The Somannas have a small cottage near Balele, a vibrant small town in the South of Coorg. The farm that grows Coffee, Orange & pepper has a de-stressing element for the city-weary traveler. Time stands still and you can be yourself.

One could spend the day just listening to the scores of birds. A morning walk to the Laxmanthirtha 1 Km away is a must-do. The Western Ghats is seen at a distance on a clear day.

You can try your hand at basketball, cycling, fishing at the two ponds in the farm. Do not miss Nagarahole (Rajiv Gandhi National Park) and a campfire in the evening.

Sampan Somanna's family is Codanda in the Kodava lineage, among the five most well known families of Coorg.

The house can ideally accommodate a couple/ their children.

Distance from : Mysore - 90 Kms, Bangalore -230 Kms
Madikeri - 68 Kms, Mangalore - 210 Kms
Cananore - 100 Kms

Total occupancy : 4 persons

Specialty : A sense of timelessness, a quiet calm place.

Food : Kodava Cuisine
(Vegetarian on request)

Things to do : Nature walk, cycling, fishing, shuttle, basketball,
bird watching. Trekking points : Kunda, Markalbetta & Tohra Valley (Bhanu heights) Facilities available : Guide Vehicle, Camp-fire (at extra cost)

Address :

C.M. Sampan Somanna
P.B. No. 45
Balele - 571219,
South Coorg
Karnataka.
e-mail : codandasampan@yahoo.com
Telephone : 08274-272333
Mobile : 9448380611: 9448156683