Rare Earth Estate, Coorg - amã Stays & Trails

Walk through the lush coffee estate attached to our bungalows, enjoy a heavenly cup of filter coffee at the end of it, accompanied by delectable regional snacks. Immerse yourself and soak in the natural and restful ambience of the estate.

Wake up to the smell of coffee by traversing the verdant coffee trail in Coorg, home to the Arabica and Robusta coffee varieties. Get a chance to pick the finest beans during harvest seasons – April to November for Arabica produce and December to March for Robusta. You can also interact with planters to understand the history of the bean and the art of planting, cultivating and harvesting it when it is ready for that perfect heart-warming brew. And while you bask in the beauty of this elixir, you can also indulge in the aroma of vanilla, cardamom and pepper, grown as inter-crops along with coffee.
Available at:  Coorg

Enjoy a cozy and comfortable bonfire with your friends and family after a long day. Every bungalow is equipped with a bonfire area, and visitors can indulge in snacks and/or dinner (extra charges applicable) by the warmth of the bonfire on chilly evenings.

Deep within the South India, the town of Bylakuppe is one of the largest Tibetan settlements in the world. The Namdroling Monastery situated here is home to nearly 5000 monks who spend their lives learning about Buddha's life and other tales from Tibetan mythology. Presided over by an 18 meters high gold-plated Buddha, the Golden Temple greets visitors with all its glory, while the colourful flags that flutter in the gentle breeze add to the enchanting experience and make one believe they are in Tibet. A prayer-session at the monastery is a must-see for every tourist. Sit and meditate as the hall reverberates with the resonating sounds of the gongs, drums and the chanting of the young novices. You may also shop for beautiful silver jewellery and other Buddhist souvenirs from the many shops around.
Available at:  Coorg

Gurgling and cascading down rocky hills, the Irpu and Abbey Falls are Coorg’s favourite waterfalls. The gush of water along with the chirping of birds provides a wonderful break from the city sounds, while the picturesque view of the falls is sure to take your breath away. While the Abbey Falls drops down from a height of 70 feet, the Irpu Falls plunges down from a staggering height of 170 feet creating a relentless thunder in the surrounding woods. Great tourist destinations, visitors throng the place to take a dip in the waterfalls and soak in the breathtaking view.
Available at:  Coorg

A dense forest situated between Mysore plateau in Karnataka and the Nilgiri mountains of Tamil Nadu, the Nagarhole National Park, also called the Rajiv Gandhi National Park, is home to a staggering variety of wildlife species. One of Karnataka's best wildlife getaways, the park is set over a 640 square kilometers and is more appealing than the adjacent Bandipur National Park because of the fewer number of visitors it sees. Teeming with Asiatic elephants, spotted and barking deer, langurs, cheetals, gaurs, nilgais and over 270 species of birds, it makes for fantastic wildlife watching. Tourists can explore the park astride elephants, in open jeeps or a bus. The Nagarhole Park also features a dwindling number of Royal Bengal Tigers, although one has to be extremely lucky to spot the big cat.
Available at:  Coorg

For all the elephant lovers out there, this is your chance to get up close and personal with these gentle giants. Take part in a host of activities at the Dubare Elephant Camp, a must-visit for all wildlife enthusiasts. Guests can participate in the elephant grooming session - give them a good scrub and apply oil on their foreheads as they wallow in the Cauvery River. After the bath session, learn how their food is prepared and how they’re fed. Thereafter, you can enjoy a fifteen minute elephant ride into the forest! And if you’re lucky, you may get a chance to see the elephants have a go at a game of football!
Available at:  Coorg

With over 300 species of birds nestled in the region, Coorg is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts, nature lovers and seasoned birdwatchers and is as uplifting for amateurs too. Let our expert guide you on forested tracts, sharing his knowledge of the feathered inhabitants, even as you are greeted by these creatures of flight, both common and rare, be it the Great Black Woodpecker, the Hill Myna, the White-bellied Blue Flycatcher or the Indian Grey Hornbill. Enjoy the idyllic forest, resonating with an avian choir - the ever constant backdrop to life in the hills – before returning to a hot, refreshing cup of coffee.
Available at:  Coorg, Chikmagalur