Manchikere, Yellapur

Stay inside a living garden.

Gangavana Nature Homestay is a cottage stay set across 10 acres of greenery, fruit trees, flowers, forest edges, and quiet garden paths near the Dandeli forest range.

Connect with nature
Green garden pathway with plants and flowers
10 acresof gardens, fruit plants, flowering corners, and natural quiet.

About Gangavana

Reliable, comfortable, and close to nature.

The cottage design is harmonious with its surroundings. Fresh mountain air, garden views, and the overall idea of "less is more" create a genuine chance to slow down and live with the natural rhythm of the Western Ghats.

  • Garden surroundingsWake up to greenery, flowers, fruit trees, butterflies, and birdsong.
  • Seven cottages onlyA calm stay model with one cottage category and simple booking.
  • Western Ghats baseClose to Magod Falls, Sathodi Falls, Jenukallu Gudda, Sirsi, and forest routes.
7Cottages
10Acres
12PM check-in
11AM check-out

Gangavana cottage

Inside comfort, outside greenery.

The cottages are made for a simple nature stay: clean sleeping space, attached bath, fresh air, garden views, Wi-Fi, power backup, and easy access to homestay food. Outside, the cottage opens into 10 acres of fruit trees, flowers, birds, and quiet green walking space.

2/3 sharingRoom-only plans ₹2,200/headWith food Wi-FiAvailable Power backupAvailable
Room only: ₹2,000 for 2 sharing ₹2,500 for 3 sharing 2 people with food: ₹4,400 Complimentary morning tea/coffee

Activities

Forest, culture, food, and quiet evenings.

01

Jungle trekking and bird watching

Move through thick jungle paths, watch butterflies, listen to birds, and enjoy the green spell of the region.

02

Campfire and local food

Share stories around the fire and enjoy homestay meals, including special chicken tandoori on request.

03

Siddhi dance and Yakshagana

Connect with the cultural side of Uttara Kannada through folk traditions and performance experiences.

Nearby places

Waterfalls, viewpoints, temples, and forest drives.

Gangavana works as a quiet base for Magod Falls, Sathodi Falls, Jenukallu Gudda, Shirley Falls, Vibhuthi Falls, Jog Falls, Sirsi, and Mundgod Tibetan Settlement.

Magod Falls in Uttara Kannada
Near Yellapur

Magod Falls

Bedti River drops into a dramatic two-step waterfall, one of the signature places near Gangavana.

Image via Wikimedia Commons
Sathodi Falls near Yellapur
Western Ghats

Sathodi Falls

A rectangular waterfall formed by streams near Kallaramane Ghat, popular for a nature day trip.

Image via Wikimedia Commons
Western Ghats valley viewpoint
Magod village

Jenukallu Gudda

Also called Honey Stone Hill, this viewpoint gives a wide Western Ghats panorama.

Reserve your cottage

Come for the greenery. Stay for the quiet.

Share your dates, guest count, food preference, and travel mode. The Gangavana team can help with cottage availability, routes, nearby waterfalls, and activities.