Big Banyan Vineyard & Resort

Food and Dining

• Guests dine at the Ranch, a classy on-site restaurant with both a-la-carte and buffet menus.
• The menu is quite vast with delicacies from Mediterranean, French, Italian, Middle Eastern, and Pan Asian cuisines as well as specialties from North India and the Kerala Coastal area.
• Guests can put in requests for thin-crust wood-fired pizzas, Keralite seafood, and BBQs.
• With a winery on-site, it is only natural that guests get to savour their choice of Big Banyan Wines, cocktails, vodka and whiskies at the restaurant.
• Interested guests can sign up for a tour of the winery, followed by wine tasting and food pairing sessions.

Location & Surroundings

The property is located on the outskirts of Bangalore, minutes away from the Dodda Aalada Mara, a famous banyan tree that dates back to the 17th century and spans over 3 acres.The resort in itself is sprawled across 20 acres of lush greenery with a beautiful winery, an organic farm, and multiple farm animals.Being away from the city centre and amidst such serene surroundings gives guests more reasons to stay longer for relaxing holidays.

Property Highlights

• Set against the backdrop of towering trees, the freeform pool and its lounging area offer the ideal setting for leisurely mornings.
• The farm on-site has organic produce and farm animals that range from cute little rabbits to sheep and goats.
• Turkeys, chicken, ducks and geese can be seen as you take a walk down the grounds, stroll by the pond, or take a canoe down the central stream.
• Petting the farm animals is allowed and guests can even try their hands in milking a cow or planting a sapling at the organic farm for some first-hand experience of farm life.
• Not really a farm person? Just head over to the main grounds for some fun in the sun.
• Outdoor games like cricket, volleyball, badminton and tennis are available.
• A visit to the winery is a must-do.
• For accommodations, the property offers a choice of Ranch Residences and Heritage Cottages. 
• Set away from the main area, the Ranch Residences are 2-bedroom suites with living rooms, dining areas, and kitchens.
• Heritage Cottages, on the other hand, are traditional Kerala-style cottages with red tiled roofs, intricate woodwork, and open-air bathrooms.  
• All residences & cottages are air-conditioned and equipped with all the amenities that one may need for a comfortable stay.

Activities & Nearby Attractions

• Join a winery tour and engage in wine-tasting sessions.
• Head to the farm for a glimpse of life at the farm and pet the farm animals.
• Canoe down the central stream or enjoy a walk by the pond, while watching the ducks glide past.
• Play a variety of outdoor games like cricket & volleyball.
• Visit nearby attractions like the 17th-century Banyan tree Dodda Aalada Mara (2 km). 
• Enjoy birdwatching & picnics at the Manchanabele Dam (8.5 km).
• Plan a fun day out at the Wonderla Amusement Park (12.4 km).
• Take a long drive to the Shri Panchamukhi Ganesha Temple (13.8 km).

How to Reach the Property

• The nearest airport, the Kempegowda International Airport in Bangalore is around 60 km from here.
• The closest railway station, the KSR Bengaluru City Junction is just 30 km away.