About us
AjjanaMane translates to English as Grandfather’s home. Traditionally, the home of grandparents has represented a sense of freedom, joy, and fond memories for people. We intend to provide a similar space for our guests to stay and reconnect with themselves.
AjjanaMane is located in the small Talavata village, close to Talaguppa (near Sagara, Sremhivamogga district). AjjanaMane is nestled in a setting where the only sounds you hear are those of nature – the wind blowing through trees, water flowing in a small stream, the rustle of leaves, the chirping of birds, the croaks of frogs, the sounds made by little insects, and various other forms of life that are indigenous to the Western Ghats of India.
Best Time to Visit
July (Heavy monsoon), August, September & October
Personal Spaces
Your Private Retreat
Each personal space combines a room, a private garden sit-out and a terrace gazebo, allowing guests to feel relaxed and a sense of openness.
Handcrafted Comfort
Rooms are spacious and well appointed with handcrafted local hardwood furniture specially designed to blend traditional style and comfort.
Outdoor Living
You can sit and have an inconsequential conversation over your favorite cup of tea in the garden outside your room, or laze in your terrace gazebo.
Shared Spaces
Indoor
The entrance foyer (Chitte), central courtyard (Thotti), the kitchen and the utility form the shared spaces in the home. The foyer is spacious and fosters vigorous conversations. It is a throwback to the ‘Katte’ style, overlooking colorful flowers and inviting you to sit anywhere you want to. We believe this will be a favorite place for guests as it also overlooks the property.
The tastefully built central courtyard makes you wish you could build such a place for yourself in Bengaluru. Enjoy the Sun, Rain, Moon and Stars from inside the home through this courtyard that can also house water for you and your kids to play in.
The large and clean kitchen is a space for full fledged cooking. You are welcome to try your culinary skills in this modern kitchen. The utility area in the back is where you will find a washing machine and a clothes dryer that you can use at a nominal cost so you don’t need to carry a truckload of clothes to stay with us. Our cookware and cutlery is all washed using a dishwasher to ensure hygiene.
Outdoor
The backyard houses our well-maintained vegetable garden, providing fresh produce for your meals. Guests are welcome to take seeds or plant cuttings. The front yard features traditional arecanut and coconut trees, giving the space a rural charm
Our cattle provide milk for consumption. The geese spend their time in the neighboring lake and visit the home on rare occasions. They, however, stroll around in the property – generally in a line – making for a tranquilizing visual. Of course, no farm is complete without our friendly dogs. We have our mild-mannered Kangana, who would accompany you for walks and her son Gunda, whose full-time job is to guard the property.
Outside property
The area is in the heart of the Western Ghats and is surrounded by hills and winding roads. You will find nature at its best here. There are walking paths, rural roads for cycling and some local trek routes that we can recommend.
