Things to do · Chikmagalur

The estate doesn’t end at the door

Coffee picked at first light, a walk up the ridge, dinner cooked with your host. The things worth waking up for in Chikmagalur, each one a short step from a Stayze stay.

12 experiences to plan around your stay

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Morning coffee walk

Begin the day with a refreshing walk through the coffee estate, where cool air, greenery, and the quiet rhythm of the plantation make for a peaceful morning experience.

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12 experiences

Authentic Morning Coffee

Start your day at with freshly brewed coffee served around 7 AM, bringing the warmth and aroma of Malnad mornings to your stay.

Bonfire evening

Gather around the fire for a calm and cozy evening at Stayze, where open space, cool air, and warm conversation create a memorable outdoor experience.

Breakfast on the verandah

Akki roti, chutney pudi, and coffee from forty metres away. Served whenever you surface.

Coffee Harvest to Drying Trail (Nov–Dec)

Experience the journey of coffee at StayZe Aura, from freshly plucked cherries in the plantation to the pulping and drying process that prepares the beans.

Coffee Plantation Walk

Walk through the coffee and pepper plantations around StayZe Aura and experience the freshness, greenery, and everyday charm of Malnad’s estate life.

Mist on the verandah

Not an activity. Get up at six, take coffee to the front steps, and watch the valley fill. This is what the house was built for.

Monsoon mornings

Wake up to misty skies, cool breeze, and the soothing rhythm of rain, making Monsoon Mornings at StayZ Aura a calm and refreshing part of the Malnad experience.

Morning coffee walk

Begin the day with a refreshing walk through the coffee estate, where cool air, greenery, and the quiet rhythm of the plantation make for a peaceful morning experience.

Stargazing from the lawn

Unwind under the open night sky from the lawn at Stayze Aura, where calm surroundings make stargazing a peaceful evening experience.

Sunrise on the lawn

Begin your morning with a peaceful sunrise from the front lawn of StayZ Aura, where the east-facing view brings soft light, fresh air, and a calm start to the day.

The Aldur ridge walk

Take a scenic drive through Aldur’s quiet single roads, followed by a short plantation walk that leads to the hidden Santosh Falls.

The pool, all afternoon

It is below the house, it is quiet, and nobody will bother you. Bring a book you have been meaning to finish.