Hornbills Nest

About Us

The property lies within the 45 acre of Bhadrakali Devarukadu, named after the deity of the adjoining temple. Spread over 10 Acres of Coffee and Pepper Plantation, with deep lush greenery, the property also is blessed with a beautiful view of the Western Ghats, as it is situate at the bottom part of the valley and hence, the property was named Parvati Valley Estates. As Homestay with birding in Coorg we also have set up Birding Hides in the property. The Malabar Grey Hornbills are our morning alarm announcing the start of the day, inspiring us to name our home "The Hornbills Nest".

A Personal Note to our Guests

Words like social distancing and contact tracing have become a part and parcel of our daily lives. Although people are eager to resume with their daily lives, we as a society must ensure we do not compromise the safety of ourselves, our loved ones as well as others around us.

Our service staff has been fully trained to comply with cleaning and sanitisation guidelines before, during and after the stay of any and all guests at Hornbills Nest. Furthermore, we have established certain guidelines of our own to ensure the safety of all our guests, such as a declaration of health, for both guests and staff members in lieu of a safe reopening of our home.

On a personal note, we at Hornbills Nest hope you, your family and all your loved ones are safe and sound. We pray that we all emerge from the current situation safely and in good health.

Making Memories

Hornbills Nest our home-stay in Coorg was designed to be a getaway from the city to recharge ourselves by just waking up to the early morning misty valley with a cup of tea to ending it around a nice inviting campfire. This is the place where we have experienced some great memories with nature and beautiful beings around our property. Bird Watching, butterflies migrate by the hundreds across the valley or just enjoying viewing the milky way while lying down on the lawn at night as the fireflies dart in and out of your vision is an experience like no other. So, we extend the invitation to you and your loved ones to come and experience this magical valley with us.

A weekend getaway here can bring you closer to nature if you decide to walk around through the coffee estates or make the most of the blessings of having untapped nature around, the experience of sometimes a visit to streams close by that are inhabited with the endangered Waynad Masheers that live in them is a refreshing feel.

Should you like to, on prior booking, we have a few places close by that have a breath-taking view of the Western Ghats. An early morning drive at an extra charge along with our person including a packed breakfast that will be served on a picturesque picnic spot after the drive is a must do.

Unwind in the evening around the campfire.. a must experience during your stay.

Experience the sunset with your with your loved ones at a scenic spot where we pack your coffee/tea and a snack with the additional 4x4 jeep drive package.

Enjoy some timeout by our water body, a 5 min. walk though the coffee estate, where you can do some bird watching or even take a mat and relax or do yoga in this serene surrounding

Our Bird Observatories

List of Birds mostly spotted at the Observatories

Bird Photography Activity

Kiran Poonacha, being an enthusiastic birder and wildlife photographer, has set up observatories ( Birding Hides) where one can enjoy seeing many birds and small animals at close quarters . These observatories give great opportunities to photograph many species of the Western Ghats here. As The birdlife in and around the property and the Devarakadu is very diverse we are a would like to say that we are a Homestay with birding in Coorg.

We have 4 observatories for birding

(Hides like some say )

2 are feeders - one for morning photography and the other for evening photography

1 is a water observatory generally evening with good opportunities to make some reflection shots of some birds that come to bathe,

And the most recent addition is a Parakeet Observatory.

Apart from the birding observatories we also have some trails that you can walk around in the estate that can also present many more opportunities for birding.

As our property touches the Devarakadu ( Gods Forest ) on one side we also have a lot of opportunities for macro photography of butterflies, insects, frogs, snakes etc depending on your interest, focus and most importantly luck on the trip.

List of Birds mostly spotted at the Observatories

Please Note -The sightings at the observatories is based purely on weather , season and luck at our Birding Hides

1. Malabar grey hornbill

2. White cheeked barbet

3. Greater Flame back woodpecker

4. Lesser Flame back woodpecker

5. Rufous Treepie

6. Red vented Bulbul

7. Hill Myna

8. Black -throated Munia

9. Racket-tail Drongo

10. Golden Fronted Leaf Bird

11. Red cheek Bulbul

12. Indian Robin

13. Yellow browed Bulbul

14. Black- naped Monarch Flycatcher

15. Oriental Magpie-robin

16. White browed wagtail

17. Puff throated Babbler

18. Dark fronted Babbler

19. Common Emerald Dove

20. Paradise flycatcher

21. Spotted Dove

22. Jungle Myna

23. Asian Koel

24. Malabar Parakeet

25. Plum headed Parakeet

A few other add-ons sometimes sighted at the observatories:

Jungle Palm Squirrel

Red Spur fowl

Peacock

OUR OUTDOOR SPACE

Birds Eye View of our Property

A sneak Peek into our Bird Observatories

We have 4 bird hides..

1 parakeet hide ..

2 are feeders - one for morning photography and the other for evening photography

1 is a water observatory generally evening with good opportunities to make some reflection shots of some birds that come to bathe,

THE BACK VALLEY VIEW

Where your family and friends can sit an observe the birds without sitting in the bird observatory..

Our Packages

Come and experience our Getaway as we, now open and are operating for a maximum of 8- 10 guests on twin sharing bases, We have 4 bedrooms with attached bathrooms .

OUR PACKAGES

Package A

All Inclusive for 2 nights 3 days

10000/- INR Per person excluding GST 12%*

*DEC & JAN TARIFF @ 6000/- per person per night

Accommodation - twin sharing basis.

All Meals included -

Day 1 - welcome Drink , Lunch, evening tea/coffee snacks, Dinner

Day 2 Breakfast tea/coffee, Lunch, Evening Tea/Coffee Snacks, Dinner

Day 3- Breakfast Tea/Coffee .

Activities - Accesses to bird observatories @950- per head each additional sitting to be booked in advance, One Sitting complementary As per Package

One campfire depends on weather

one morning trail walk,

drive to a scenic spot at additional charges.

Package B

All Inclusive 1 nights 2 days

5750/- INR Per person excluding GST 12%*

*DEC & JAN TARIFF @ 6750/ per person per night

Accommodation - twin sharing basis.

All Meals included

Day 1 -Welcome drink, Lunch, evening tea/coffee snacks, Dinner

Day 2- Breakfast Tea/Coffee ,

Activities -, Accesses to bird observatories @950/- per head each additional sitting

to be booked in advance,

One campfire depends on weather

Package C

Day birding at the property 7.30 am to 6.30 pm

6000/- INR Per person (for a group of 3 or above) excluding.12% GST*

NO Accommodation - ONLY Lavatory access

Meals included - breakfast tea/ coffee, Lunch, evening tea/coffee snacks evening

Activities included- Access 4 observatories

Package D

{ONLY FROM MONDAY TO THURSDAY}

All Inclusive 1 nights 2 days

Check in 2.00 pm check out 11 am

4500/- INR Per person excluding. GST 12%*

Accommodation - twin sharing basis.

Breakfast Complementary

Evening Tea/Coffee Snack Complementary

Lunch/Dinner buffet extra @950/ per head to be booked in advance.

Activities -, Accesses to bird observatories @950- per head each additional sitting

to be booked in advance,

One campfire depends on weather

*Above Rates valid FROM DECEMBER 1st 2023 to JANUARY 31st 2024 except for certain festive dates and public holidays.

ALL SUBJECT TO AVALIBILITY

*Children from age of eight - ten yrs charged at 50% , above 10 yrs full charges.

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Please Note

All guests must take care not to litter or damage the premises & surroundings of the home stay.
The package, is including all meals other than some snacks if required will have to be ordered by the guests in advance.
For transport to and from Hornbills nest we can make your arrangements depending on where you are travelling from at an additional cost.
Macro night walk @1500 per person for a time of an hour and half min 2 guests.
Booking of single guest per night in the double room-

Package - A - King size @7500/- INR and

Package - B - King size @7900/- INR

Three bedrooms can accommodate one person extra each if required charges below
Extra Person in a room above the age of ten, for each day would be charged including all meals

Package A - @4000/- INR per day and

Package B - @4500/- INR per day

Any type of extra bed is upon request and needs to be confirmed to us at the time of booking.
Children below eight years of Age are not chargeable.
Children age of eight - ten charged at 50% .
Check in Time is preferably at 12.30 p.m. as the check-out time is 10.30 a.m everyday
Bookings will be confirmed on payment of minimum 50% , the balance to be deposited

10 DAYS prior to the booking date. As per norms include mandatory mobile check- ins and check outs, cashless payments.

Refund of the advance

is 100% - 10 days before your booking date

50% till 10 days of the booking date and nil after that.

Do’s

· Carry a Camera

· Torch

· Poncho for rainy season

· Mosquito repellent

· Shoes for nature trails

· A pair of house slippers

· Binoculars for birding

Don’ts

· Play Loud music

· Wander into the forest without a guide

· Litter

Our Package Details

OUR Packages (can be further customized for you are NOT JUST bed and breakfast BUT ALL MEALS from check in to check out)

Package A

All Inclusive for 2 nights 3 days

Food preferences to be confirmed at the time of booking. An Itinerary would be as follows:

Day 1

12.30 pm Check-in With a welcome drink

1-2.30 pm lunch and relax/ observatory visit

4.30- 5.30 pm tea/ coffee snack served WITH THE VALLEY VIEW

Following nature walk/ birding around the property depd. on weather.

7 pm unwind under the stars with campfire Followed by dinner 8-10 pm

Day 2

8- 9.30 am tea/coffee

Breakfast-Enjoy the the back valley view

1-2.30 pm lunch served and relax/ observatory visit

4. 30 - 5.30 pm. tea/ coffee snack WITH THE VALLEY VIEW

Or optionally (seasonally), a jeep drive to a scenic spot (additional charges)

7 pm campfire optional on request seasonal

Followed by dinner 8.00 -10 pm

Day 3

8-9.30 am tea/coffee breakfast

Relax / visit to the observatory / bird walk

Check out at 10.30 am.

Package B

- Check in at 12.30 pm Day 1 and check out at 10.30 am Day 2

*All other activities will be chargeable on the guests prior booking.

*Taxes as applicable (+12%GST)

*Children from age of eight - ten yrs charged at 50% , above 10 yrs full charges.

Hornbills Nest

a birder's paradise homestay with Birding Hides

Welcome

About Us

An Invitation

A Personal Note to our Guests

Photo Gallery

Making Memories

Our Bird Observatories

List of Birds mostly spotted at the Observatories

List of Birds mostly spotted at the Observatories

List of Birds mostly spotted at the Observatories

List of Birds mostly spotted at the Observatories

List of Birds mostly spotted at the Observatories

OUR OUTDOOR SPACE

Birds Eye View of our Property

A sneak Peek into our Bird Observatories

THE BACK VALLEY VIEW

A few frames made at our property by Kiran Poonacha

The Hornbill Room

The Falcon Room

The Trogon Room

The Woodpecker Room

Our Peaceful Shared Space

Our Packages

Please Note

Our Package Details

Reviews

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