A Family Stay in Chikmagalur — Private Grounds, Open Air, and Two Nights of Actual Rest
Most family trips involve a hotel corridor, a shared pool, and the constant awareness of other guests. Chikmagalur can be different — and Nature Kingdom is what that difference looks like in practice.
Nature Kingdom is a private homestay in Bommenahalli — the property is yours alone for your entire stay. No other guests. No shared spaces. Open grounds where children can move freely. Coffee estate rows running to the edge of the fence. This is a family resort in Chikmagalur that does not feel like a resort at all — it feels like staying at someone's home in the mountains.
Private Property, Enclosed Grounds, and No One Else's Schedule
When you book Nature Kingdom, the property is entirely yours. No other guests arrive during your stay. There is no shared dining area, no common pool, no lobby with strangers — just the house, the terrace, the grounds, and the estate beyond the fence. For families with children, this changes the texture of the whole trip.
The grounds are open and the property is enclosed. Children can be outside — running, exploring the edge of the coffee estate, picking up fallen pods, watching birds — without parents following at every step. That kind of freedom is harder to find at a larger resort, where the grounds are shared and the busy road is near.
The house has a living room, a terrace, a dining area, and a flat TV for evenings when the children need a quieter end to the day. Power backup means there are no outages to manage. Parking is on-site. The small details that make a family trip functional are taken care of — so you can pay attention to the parts that actually matter.
What a Family Weekend at Nature Kingdom Looks Like
A three-day weekend from Bangalore gives you two full days on the property and one long drive through the Western Ghats. Here is how most families spend them.
Day 1
Arrive, Unpack, Breathe
Most families arrive by early afternoon. Lunch on the property. Let the children find the grounds. Explore the edge of the estate before the light fades. Bonfire at sunset — this is the moment the weekend properly begins.
Day 2
The Estate and a Waterfall
Morning walk through the coffee rows while the air is still cool. After breakfast, drive to Jhari Falls — around 30 km away, a short walk from the road, manageable with children. Back for lunch, then a slow afternoon. BBQ in the evening.
Day 3
Mountains and Home
Early start to Mullayanagiri — Karnataka's highest peak, around 45 km. The road goes most of the way up. Back by midday for a final lunch. Check-out at 11 AM, or stay for lunch if you book ahead. The drive home feels different after two days of quiet.
Places That Work Well With Children
The Chikmagalur region has more within an easy drive than most families expect — and several of the best spots are genuinely accessible with children in tow.
Hirekolale Lake
~20 km · ~30 min
A calm, flat lake with mountains behind it. Good for young children — no steep paths, no current.
Jhari Falls
~30 km · ~45 min
Short walk from the road. Quiet on weekdays. Children can get to the base without difficulty.
Mullayanagiri
~45 km · ~1 hr
Karnataka's highest peak. A motorable road reaches the top — older children can walk the final stretch.
Baba Budangiri
~40 km · ~1 hr
A sacred range with a good road through it. The drive itself through the mist is worth making.
Meals, Space, and What Families Usually Ask Before Booking
Meals for children
The kitchen prepares food to order using local Karnataka produce. Simple meals for children — rice, dal, roti, eggs, fresh fruit — are always available. If your family has specific needs, tell us when you book. Breakfast is included. Lunch and dinner are arranged on request.
Space
The property has a living room, dining area, terrace, and open grounds. There is enough space for children to be in a different part of the property from the adults. It is not a small apartment — it is a house with room to breathe.
Parking and access
On-site parking for your vehicle. The road to the property is accessible by standard cars — no off-road driving required. Power backup ensures there are no outages during your stay.
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from 12:00 PM. Check-out by 11:00 AM. If you need a late check-out, contact us in advance and we will do our best to accommodate.
Before You Arrive.
Everything you need to know about planning your stay at Nature Kingdom.
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