Bananki Estate Homestay

This Homestay is located 8 km from Thirthahalli town and is nestled amidst the estates. Surrounded by estate the homestay offers you true malnad hospitality experience. The rooms are planned to suit the requirements of families or groups planning for a special holiday getaway. Homestay is in proximity to several sightseeing places in and around.

Special prices for groups and corporate teams visiting for longer duration stay. Take a free quote now and book rooms online.

Here’s a 2-day itinerary for exploring places around Bananki Homestay, Thirthahalli, covering nature, history, and spiritual sites.

Day 1: Nature & Adventure

Morning

• 8:00 AM – Breakfast at Bananki Homestay

• 9:00 AM – Kavaledurga Fort (30 km, ~45 min drive)

  • Trek to the historic ruins of this fort surrounded by the Western Ghats (~2-hour visit)

• 11:30 AM – Chibbalagudde Fish Sanctuary & Sri Siddhivinayaka Temple (15 km, ~30 min drive)

  • Feed the sacred fishes and visit the temple (~30 min visit)

Afternoon

• 1:00 PM – Lunch at a local restaurant in Thirthahalli

• 2:30 PM – Agumbe Rainforest & Sunset Viewpoint (35 km, ~1-hour drive)

  • Visit the Agumbe Rainforest Research Station (optional)

  • Enjoy a spectacular sunset from Agumbe Viewpoint (~1-hour visit)

Evening

• 5:30 PM – Sirimane Falls (30 km, ~45 min drive from Agumbe)

  • Relax by the scenic waterfall (~45 min visit)

• 7:00 PM – Return to Bananki Homestay

• 8:00 PM – Dinner & relax

Day 2: Heritage & Spirituality

Morning

• 7:30 AM – Breakfast at Bananki Homestay

• 8:30 AM – Kuppalli – Kuvempu’s House & Museum (15 km, ~30 min drive)

  • Visit the house of Karnataka’s greatest poet, Kuvempu (~1-hour visit)

• 10:30 AM – Mandagadde Bird Sanctuary (16 km, ~30 min drive)

  • Watch migratory birds (Best season: June–October) (~30 min visit)

Afternoon

• 12:30 PM – Lunch at Thirthahalli

• 2:00 PM – Sakkarebayalu Elephant Camp (35 km, ~45 min drive)

  • Watch elephants being bathed and trained (~1-hour visit)

Evening

• 4:00 PM – Sringeri Sharada Peetham (50 km, ~1.5-hour drive)

  • Explore the ancient temple town by the Tunga River (~1.5-hour visit)

• 6:30 PM – Return to Bananki Homestay

• 8:00 PM – Dinner & relax

FACT SHEET:

Stay Rooms on Double Sharing and Multiple Sharing Available. Cottages and Row Houses amidst Areca Plantations.  Deluxe and Premium Rooms in Cottages.

Food: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner (Veg and Non-Veg Served). Fixed Menu is served for the meals and breakfast. 

Activity: Campfire in the evening, Indoor & Outdoor Games available. 

TIPS TO TRAVELERS: 

• As the location is interior in a village you need to be aware that no supermarket or restaurants available at a close-by distance.
• You have to go to Thirthahalli town at 12 Kms for this requirement.
• Carry sufficient medicines as there are no medical shops at walk-able distance.
• Please carry your ID proof for check in to the homestay. 
• Loud music is not allowed owing to the Eco sensitivity of the area. 
• Entering the forest during Day or Night time without prior permission from the Forest Department is illegal.