Java Rain Resorts - Chikmagalur, Karnataka

Tripoto
25th Nov 2019

If you have been living for too long in your urban jungle without a break, then it is time to wake up and smell the Coffee … quite literally, as you take in lungfuls of pure, unpolluted coffee perfumed air and say Hello to nature, at the Java Rain Resorts.

Java Rain Resorts is a luxury stay tucked away in a coffee plantation that is perched in between the pleats of the Baba Budan Giri hills which form a portion of the mighty Western ghats range, one of the world’s major bio diversity regions.

Located in Chikmagalur (or Chikkamagaluru) district in the state of Karnataka in the southern part of India, this resort is one of the few luxury options that exist in this area.

Chikmagalur is known as the Land of Coffee and ‘Luxury brewed strong’ is the tag line of the resort, where they certainly seem to have Filtered out the best for you.

Ascend with me into its verdant environs and bask in the bliss that it offers, even as it balances nature with the modern, giving you state of the art comforts that blend subtly with the jungle that ensconces them.

Photo of Java Rain Resorts, Chikmagalur, Karnataka, India by currylines

About Java Rain Resorts –

The resort is a labor of love, created by Shivprasad and his wife Shubha, a couple from Bangalore who have been successfully running well known restaurants like the 100 ft (now called Bob’s) in Indiaragar and Bayleaf Restaurant and bar in Koramangala.

An overview of the resort –

Spanning 10 acres within the 40 lush green acres of coffee plantation, the resort is perched at an altitude of 1400 meters (5000 ft) above msl. Its strategic and extremely enviable location gives it the advantage of having the best of views, right from Chikmagalur city below, to 2 large and beautiful lakes on either side and of course the star of the show, the Mullyangiri peak that stands sentinel a bare 12 kms from the resort. Of course the verdant forests fill in all the other spaces, offering an unbroken vista of delight.

Photo of Java Rain Resorts - Chikmagalur, Karnataka by currylines
Photo of Java Rain Resorts - Chikmagalur, Karnataka by currylines
Photo of Java Rain Resorts - Chikmagalur, Karnataka by currylines

And how many locations do you know which offer stunning views of both sunrise and sunset from within the same resort?

Coffee is the name of the game here and the name of the Name too, if I may say so. Right from the resort to the rooms to the restaurant, coffee rules the nomenclature and Java, Fika, Mirra etc, words that will become very familiar during your stay.

The label Java Rain has been chosen to represent the aura of the place … the Indonesian Java which is synonymous with coffee … and Rain, which the region of Chikmagalur is blessed with.

The logo itself skillfully represents both themes, symbolizing a splashing raindrop and also the beautiful coffee flower inflorescence in full bloom.

Photo of Java Rain Resorts - Chikmagalur, Karnataka by currylines
Photo of Java Rain Resorts - Chikmagalur, Karnataka by currylines

Features of the resort –

The first view that greets you is the stunning and stylish Reception area which is designed to be open on all sides so as to give you unhindered views of the surrounding expanse.

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So much thought has gone into every aspect, that even the 3 pillars that hold up the roof of the lobby, are fashioned after the Java Rain logo as they surge out of the ground to eventually support the roof.

The main building stands on 2 levels, with the open air lobby at ground level and the restaurant, swimming pool, amphitheater, spa, activity area and children’s play area at a lower level, which one drops into via a winding stairway from the floor of the lobby.

Photo of Java Rain Resorts - Chikmagalur, Karnataka by currylines
Photo of Java Rain Resorts - Chikmagalur, Karnataka by currylines

To the right of all this is an open air play area, followed by all the cottages. At the edge of the premises stands the Crimson Peak Bar and restaurant.

Photo of Java Rain Resorts - Chikmagalur, Karnataka by currylines
Photo of Java Rain Resorts - Chikmagalur, Karnataka by currylines

Cottages –

There are 25 cottages/stay options at the property which are very generous in size and well appointed with amenities like flat screen TV, tea and coffee making facilities, mini bar, electronic safe, stand fan on request, iron, hairdryer, bathroom slippers etc.

The rooms are luxurious and spacious.

The cottages have coffee themed names and we have the Kaffa, Qahwa and the Fika.

Photo of Java Rain Resorts - Chikmagalur, Karnataka by currylines
Photo of Java Rain Resorts - Chikmagalur, Karnataka by currylines
Photo of Java Rain Resorts - Chikmagalur, Karnataka by currylines
Photo of Java Rain Resorts - Chikmagalur, Karnataka by currylines

Dining options –

Mirra and Crimson Peak are the 2 dining cum bar locations at the resort, apart from private candle light dinners that are organized in the gazebos. There is also a 24 hours In Room Dining service. The Mirra serves sumptuous multi cuisine fare, the Crimson peak is a bar cum snack restaurant that is 50 feet high and gives you stunning sunset views along with the Mullayanagiri peak in the background, which is the highest peak in Karnataka.

Photo of Java Rain Resorts - Chikmagalur, Karnataka by currylines
Photo of Java Rain Resorts - Chikmagalur, Karnataka by currylines

One can also book a cookery demo.

Things to do -

Apart from the amenities and games provided within the resort, they also have outdoor options like plantation walk, trekking, visiting lakes, visiting the coffee museum in the city, trips to ancient Hoysala heritage temples like Belur, Halebidu, Belavadi etc.

A quick video glimpse of the resort and amenities -

Visitor profile –

The place is suitable for any type of traveller right from families to business travellers.

Getting there –

Chikmagalur is not conveniently connected by air or rail, hence the best way is by road. The 260 km takes around 4.5 - 5 hours from Bangalore and the roads are excellent with many tea and pee possibilities en route.

This post was originally published on Currylines

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