Ajjana Mane — "grandfather's home" — is a Malnad courtyard house built new near Sagara, half an hour from Jog Falls, in the old style: a central thotti (courtyard) open to the sky, an airy chitte (foyer), teak and terracotta throughout. Underneath, it's built for comfort — air-conditioned rooms, clean modern bathrooms, and meals that are home-cooked the way they always have been.

Every room opens onto the courtyard and has its own private outdoor garden space with seating. Soft off-white walls, local hardwood furniture, a swing at the center of the room — the house has been appointed to be a home, not a hotel.

Talavata is a village of about 500 people — you'll see farms and everyday rural life all around, though the property itself stays quiet. Cattle in their shed, dogs, and a resident flock of geese on the lake next door are all part of the place. A well-lit circular path winds through the property for evening walks, and there are cycles on hand if you'd like to explore further. There isn't a schedule of "activities" here — just a working farm, a forest, and time.

Ajjana Mane sits at the edge of the Sharavathi valley, so the backwaters, Jog Falls and the old temples of the ghats are all within easy reach, and the coast is a day trip away. These are the fifteen places we most often send guests to, grouped the way we'd plan them. Drive times are approximate, from Ajjana Mane.

We're in Talavata village, near Thalaguppa in Sagara taluk, about 30 minutes from Jog Falls. The last stretch is village road, so look for the landmark: we're opposite Talavata Primary School.

Bookings and availability are handled on our booking site — pick your dates and we'll take it from there.