Gowri Nivas, Coorg

P.o. Box No.-138,new Extension, Kodagu,Coorg,Karnataka,571201,

An ancestral home modernised with time, at Gowri Nivas the blend of the past with the present is resplendent in the hand made floor tiles to the antique door, pillars and windows rescued from a chieftain's house and painstakingly restored.

Room Amenities
All rooms are well furnished with a colour television with satellite connection, hot water kettle and en suite bath with running hot and cold water.

Dining
The hotel's in house chef Chandra is an epicurean's delight and specialises in traditional cooking. There is a fixed menu for the day and all meals are served buffet style.

Recreational Facilities
At Gowri Nivas, you would receive guidance as to the appropriate recreational activity. You can visit the nearby village or the age old Buddhist monastery and enjoy the traditional Tibetan meal, quite unusual in this part of the country. Alternately, stay at an overnight camp or browse around Mercara such as the fort, Abbey Falls, Raja seat, Gaddige Royal Tombs and the market place. You can keep yourself busy with river rafting, parasailing, rock climbing, rappeling, trekking or pay a visit to the Elephant Camp, the King's Summer Palace and Lord Igguthappa's Temple.

Location
The Gowri Nivas is situated at the heart of Madikeri, the capital of Coorg. The nearest airport and railway station are 130 km away, while the bus stand is just 5 minutes away.