Perched on a verdant hillock in the Western Ghats and surrounded by the rich history, sundry emotions, and diverse savours of coffee. Quench your thirst along with your curiosity at our luxury resort in Chikmagalur. 

 30 kms away is the trail to hike Mullayanagiri, the highest peak in Karnataka, at 1,925 metres above sea level.

The Serai Chikmagalur is only 250 kms away, making it a perfect weekend getaway from Bangalore.

Chikmagalur was home to the very first coffee plantation in India. Today, plenty of plantations thrive on the hill slopes, often protected by dense woods that give Chikmagalur its evergreen scenery. 

Hike to the top of Karnataka. 

Mullayanagiri is the highest peak in Karnataka, at about 1,930 metres above sea level, and offers mind-boggling views of the lush Chikmagalur district. You can either trek right from the base or take a jeep up to a point from where it is only a short hike to the summit.

Duration: Half a day 

Take a stroll along the plantations in India’s own coffee kingdom. 

Legend goes that Baba Budan was the first to plant coffee beans in Chikmagalur that he brought back from his pilgrimage to Mecca. Learn about how coffee came to and has been thriving in India during this guided walk around the estate at The Serai.

Duration: 1 hour 

 A JOURNEY FROM BEAN TO CUP

Experience the journey of coffee from bean to cup starting with a tour of the curing and roasting units followed by coffee sipping at the lounge bar at The Serai Chikmagalur.

Duration: 3 hours 

 This is an exciting way to get kids interested in culinary skills from early on. Our team at The Serai teaches your children how to prepare simple dishes in this fun and safe cooking session. Moreover, these tasks also help children learn some maths and vocabulary.

Duration: 1 hour 

 Walk into your single-floored villa, with the undulating plantations as your back garden. Large glass doors and windows allow the sunshine to slant into your subtly sophisticated living area, straight out to your private pool. 

Elegance is felt at every inch of this two-tiered villa. Enjoy the view of majestic trees, ferns, plantations and paddy fields from your balcony.

 Like a red carpet, the waterside walkway leads to the Residence. It’s exclusive, expansive and
enchanting at the same time. It comes with designer bedrooms, separate living, and dining
spaces as well as a private pool.