Amara Homestay

Mr. Ajith’s knowledge and warm hospitality are the kind you remember long after leaving. His wife and the whole team were just as welcoming, and that made our last-minute trip feel special. The peaceful tent stay and the Malnad food were lovely too. We arrived on a spur-of-the-moment plan and left with full hearts. It felt less like staying somewhere and more like coming home. We’ll definitely be back. ❤️

We spent three nights and four days at Amara Homestay, and the food was a real highlight. There was breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even evening snacks, all delicious and thoughtfully made. We got to enjoy authentic Karnataka cooking, from different rice dishes and sabjis to idlis and dosas. The staff were attentive and friendly throughout, and the owner was especially welcoming and helpful. It made for a delightful, memorable stay.

We still have plenty of lovely memories from this vacation, but the food is what I keep thinking about. The local dishes were made with local produce and served all three times each day. Ajit and his family were wonderfully hospitable, too, which made the calm, serene location even better. I’d go back just to eat!

I spent a week at Amara Homestay in March 2016 while visiting the local community for work. Ajit's father was running the homestay then, and the hosts were wonderful. They really cared about their guests enjoying the stay, and you could feel that in the atmosphere they created. After a day’s work, I loved sitting outside among the trees and writing up my notes. They were very considerate about giving me a ride to the home I needed to visit each day in the forest. They also helped arrange a jeep so I could meet a community farther in, where public transport couldn’t reach. The food was simply superb. As I remember it, there are rooms as well as outdoor tents. Do stay at Amara, you’ll leave wanting to return.