Discover This Secret Coffee Estate Getaway! Chittakki Homestay, Banakal Mudigere | Vlog 262

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It had been a while since I last spent time in a coffee estate. And so when I heard of this homestay in a coffee plantation in Banakal village in the Western ghats of Karnataka, I knew I had to visit. Run by a third generation planter’s family, Chittakki Homestay epitomizes what a home stay experience should be all about. Gracious sincere hospitality in an environment that offers a refreshing break and opportunity to soak in the plantation vibe, and delicious, traditional home cooked fare that made each meal a highlight.
If you’re looking for a coffee estate homestay experience, look no further. Hope you enjoy this watch. Stay tuned for more in this series. And subscribe to our second channel / kripalamannavlogs for more from our food, travel and life adventures.
Where we stayed:
Chittakki Homestay, National Highway 234, Mudigere, Mattikatte, Taluk, Banakal, Karnataka 577113; tel: [phone] (whatsapp only)
Google maps: maps.app.goo.gl/wUtsq6BgTtUbZ...
Prices range from Rs. 3500 per person onwards depending upon the group strength.
Links to videos mentioned in the vlog:
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[@pawankumarbatra5331]

The happiest people are the ones who care and conserve the ecology The ecology is the foundation of our lives our existence

[@travelwithjosh3548]

Thank you for giving note on protecting our nature ⛰️🍃

[@sai4blackmetal]

Such humble and yet so classy hosts who know their heritage and is able to present it so well. That's what makes Malenadu of Karnataka such a rich experience.

[@dileepkudva7953]

Yes ur rightly said people don’t have the civil sense and not the sense of patriotism. I have seen how people in other countries keep the country clean

[@jyotisunilkulkarni5561]

Nice vlog sir

[@VigneshShenoyB]

Good video. Then Jimmy looks fantastic.

[@chaithanyaln9513]

Yes Very much True about what you said our environment.. each and every person should give RESPECT to our ENVIRONMENT!!

[@sapnanandkumar2527]

A lovely home stay... this episode makes us plan a trip

[@travelwithjosh3548]

Jimny looks cool 😎 sir ....that too driving amidst nature is such a natural vibe ✨️ for traveller.

[@roopasridhar6780]

Very well said

[@gauravgumbira7673]

Very good message sir of keeping dustbin in car.

[@SandhyaPamulapati]

Message abt caring for our environment is very appreciable Mr.kripal .

[@nidhibr]

Hi Kripal. Wish to see many more of family run homestays featured. Hospitality of our Malnad region is unparalleled.

[@madhusudhanbettagere8881]

What hospitality , just destruction of nature and making money.

[@indiansoul912]

Just love it... awesome 🎉

[@VamsiKrishna-ls5fk]

Thanks for your inspirational speech. We need to save and upkeep the environment.

[@venkateshshenoy3387]

ALWAYS WAIT FOR YOUR VLOGS, AWESOME, MUDIGERE IS A GREAT PLACE, THANKS FOR SHARING KRIPAL SIR

[@paulm.k.8740]

Beautiful place, really.

[@amoghgampu]

Super place 👌

[@veerappanpl5595]

Hi Kripal, beauty of the interaction is, with whom ever you interact you keep them comfortable thought-out discussion.

[@sandeeps.b7461]

After hectic week It's so relaxing to watch your vlogs sir. Thank you

[@KripalAmannaVlogs]

Glad to hear that, Sandeep, enjoy your weekend.

[@prasadkulkarni8033]

Wonderful vlog! Such Lovely presentation and suggestions on the clearance of litter on roads ! 👌👍👌👍

[@bharatramamurthy5283]

Fantastic Vlog Kripal Sir. Would definitely love to come here. Also thanks for mentioning about conserving nature. Need of the hour👍🏽

[@radhakrishnansivaramakrish9902]

Thoroughly enjoyed nice

[@kuldeepsaini5334]

Great. Enjoyed the vlog.

[@KripalAmannaVlogs]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@travelwithjosh3548]

Beautiful 😍 homestay and nature around it ...thank you sir 🙏 for showcasing it with adding more happiness 😊 and information.

[@KripalAmannaVlogs]

Most welcome 😊

[@ravindra.bravish8127]

Thank you for visiting our hometown @Mudigere

[@ravikumar-tb1gy]

Nice vloggggg super 🤩🤩🤩🤩😍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@KripalAmannaVlogs]

Thank you 😊

[@manikandanparameswaran9963]

Good message. People should not throw waste side of the road. We have to put the waste in the right place not on the road side.

[@M.Lin_SINCADIND]

Thanks for this vlog, Amigo! It's awesome! Can't wait to see more of this beautiful estate. Looking forward to the next chapter.

[@KripalAmannaVlogs]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@crnath83]

Yes Sir, it is everyone's responsibility to keep our nature protected from litter and pass on for our future generation too to enjoy ❤

[@siyanibillinumberone4054]

Good choice made . Ultimately it is comfort .

[@sunitanair6753]

So much of serenity in that estate ❤ Keeping our India clean should be everyone's motto...❤ Food looking very yummy 😋❤... Waiting for the next Vlog ❤😊

[@poojahp1921]

❤❤❤

[@sabnisga]

Such a warm, homely place ❤️❤️

[@kaustubhchede6344]

The Way Kripal talks about cuisines is like cuisines themselves are expressing themselves through him

[@vjchamarthi9057]

Good One👌

[@KripalAmannaVlogs]

Thanks 🔥

[@Sampad_gowda]

Such a humble host

[@sumanmundkur8030]

On our way to Mangalore/ Udupi from Bengaluru we always stopped at Hotel Mayura for breakfast. My aunt stays in Banakal so we will go down that route one day and maybe checkout this homestay.

[@rupasur5514]

Very good message for the environment.. Nice homestay with a personal touch. Enjoy.

[@KripalAmannaVlogs]

Thank you!

[@pbuntyphatak712]

Namaskara Sir totally agree with you i keep a bag for the waste pack in Car or in the bike where ever we go ..... Anyways enjoy your stay, trip and ofcourse your ride....😊.... Regards Bunty Hyderabad

[@sumithabhat1331]

Beautiful coffee estate and homestay! 👌Good info about pepper processing. Hosts of the homestay are friendly! 👏

[@KripalAmannaVlogs]

Yes they are!

[@PradeepRaajkumar1981]

Excellent Anna

[@malcolmdsouza1210]

Fantastic host and lovely people!! Everyone should visit.

[@KripalAmannaVlogs]

True. Have you been there too?

[@Smith-zc9bj]

Simple crispy and authentic. Nice vlog kripal❤

[@KripalAmannaVlogs]

Thank you.

[@MyKkata]

Very beautiful, Kripal. Thanks for sharing.

[@KripalAmannaVlogs]

My pleasure!

[@bkrishnaprasadshetty9015]

👍

[@rajeshkhanna3322]

Very Very important to keep your country clean.

[@KripalAmannaVlogs]

Yes, true

[@VamsiKrishna-ls5fk]

and welcome back to your solo videos. Missed it.

[@KripalAmannaVlogs]

More to come, Vamsi. 🙃🙌

[@venkateshmurthy7035]

First view & first like

[@KripalAmannaVlogs]

Super! Do watch the video and let me know what you thought of it.

[@user.srqtls]

0:49 ...Mudigere is a Taluk not district...😊

[@user-rd1nj4ci6j]

Thank you, Kripal. You are so very correct. Each and every citizen of reasoning age is directly responsible for cleaning up after themselves. Let us carry an empty shopping bag with us and use it for all our garbage as we travel. Then we can dispose of the bag into the appropriate bin when we come across one OR into our own bin at home.

[@KripalAmannaVlogs]

Absolutely! It is all in our hands.

[@shawndsouza7463]

Hi Kripal, re litter, I live in the outskirts of Toronto in a town called Ajax and after Covid, we’re seeing the same litter- styrofoam, coffee cups, plastic cups etc. Most of this is unfortunately from recent immigrants. I’ve witnessed 2 guys in a truck in a plaza with a garbage can not more than 10 meters away but they threw their coffee cup right in front of us as we were walking our dogs down the sidewalk. It doesn’t matter if you’re in the pristine coffee estate in India or a conservation area in Canada, people are bringing their old habits to the west. Sorry to say. I do my bit and pick up the litter as well as some of our neighbours-

[@KripalAmannaVlogs]

Hi Shawn, that's sad. I always wonder why, It doesn't take much effort to keep things clean.

[@shivakumar-sk9so]

Thanks for showing karnataka side again!!

[@KripalAmannaVlogs]

My pleasure 😊

[@VamsiKrishna-ls5fk]

next time when im here Kripal. I will tell Sharath, im your dearest friend and follower :)

[@anirudhsharma6432]

Good suggestion sir Jai hind clean india

[@mohameda3637]

i m a new subscriber gentleman. good luck

[@KripalAmannaVlogs]

Thanks and welcome!

[@organiciyer2293]

Amazing vlog sir. Love from Canada

[@KripalAmannaVlogs]

Thank you.🙏

[@hiremagaluruanil1762]

Banakal the heaven 😍 ✨️ I born & bought up in this heaven called Banakal ✨️ I love this place than any other place in this world 🌎 Matthikatte is the place where we used to travel by bus in our childhood without the tickets 😂 I really miss Banakal now.. Looking forward to visit shortly & remember my childhood days with my childhood friends ❤️ Love you Banakal

[@KripalAmannaVlogs]

Lovely! Thanks for sharing these special memories from Banakal.

[@rajguleria3862]

LOVED THE Episode ....please do such hidden gems in the hills around Bangalore the Wester Ghats etc ....would love to watch !

[@veenarasika1778]

Picturesque scenery. Yes, the cleanliness of public spaces is up to the residents and visitors. I was amazed to read that in Japan, people always carry a waste bag so that they can put used food and drink waste in it and dispose of it when they get home or when they find a waste bin. As for highway speeds, 65mph to 75 mph is more typical in the USA, with some desolate stretches permitting 80mph. Therefore, 120kmph is reasonable. If your wife had accompanied you, we may have got a chance to see what vegetarian items are on offer at this homestay.😊

[@KripalAmannaVlogs]

Hi Veena, you will see some more vegetarian dishes in subsequent vlogs in this series.

[@nivedithabc]

Lovely 🥰, small correction- it’s Mudigere Taluk in Chikmagalur District 😊

[@thegreenbay..7930]

travel with sense.. keep clean our malnad. pls.

[@shivaraj17cm]

The lack of regular rain in the Malnad region too is quite concerning. The future seems ominous if we continue to experience poor rainfall this year as well.

[@KripalAmannaVlogs]

Yes, it certainly is cause for concern.

[@grjadhav8795]

Thotapuri, Mutton Fry, Coriander Leaves yella "Ginimoothi, Huridamamsa, sambar soppu "- Kannadambe nudi mutthugalu kelidashtu sogasu!

[@lalthazualakhawlhring5187]

A saying on that ' Extended dustbin' really touched me, whether it's rural or urban area. I thought that it would be clean, but it's not, so sad. Those are spoiling nature. There's no other land that God provided us but where we live. I think and feel that awareness must be given on cleanliness there. No one is going to clean our land but we. These days, the streams nearby Aizawl are also cleaned and rubbish are picked up by youth adventure clubs from high schools and colleges, even the locals too the Young Mizo Association (Y.M.A). The ecosystems and environment of rivers would be more secure from dirt in future. Just added my thoughts. That homestay is really like home, When the owner spoke about Coorg pork, I was delighted ... Here we eat smoked pork, fried pork, fresh pork etc...And almost every family eats pork on Sunday morning meals... In Mizoram our diet is Meal in the morning Tea in the afternoon and evening and dinner ... its our tradition. But, I'm accustomed to any diet style ...Breakfast , Lunch and dinner also... Thank You, Sir Kripal.

[@KripalAmannaVlogs]

Hi Lalthazuala, thoughtful initiative by the Y.M.A. to help clean the environment. The homestay was indeed like a home, enjoyed my stay there, as you will see in the other vlogs that will follow in this series. Hope you are doing well.

[@lalthazualakhawlhring5187]

@@KripalAmannaVlogs Yea, I'm fine by the Grace of God. Thank You. On Sundays, your vlog are always ready for me after Church Service. Thank You so much...

[@madhusudhanbettagere8881]

Mizo people very civilized

[@sunnysshashidhar7682]

Kripal looking forward to the details planning to spend couple of days with Family will call and check as I have special need son and a pet who accompanies us for stays. Thank you - as it is nearby and 4 hours drive. Please do update on the weather also thank you very much 🙂

[@KripalAmannaVlogs]

Hi Sunny, please do speak to the hosts, am sure they will ensure you and your family are comfortable. As for the weather when we visited early April, it was a bit warm during the day, but very pleasant and cool, even nippy in the mornings and evenings.

[@rahulkulkarni5478]

Waow ❤❤. Thanks for the another place, added to the list.

[@KripalAmannaVlogs]

Enjoy!

[@rahulkulkarni5478]

@@KripalAmannaVlogs yes sir. Thanks to you , we get to know about such a beautiful places. Also thank you for mentioning and emphasizing on keeping our nature clean and not to throw garbage. People must understand this now.high time.

[@banulalit9037]

Please show more of coffee estates, peppers, other spices.

[@KripalAmannaVlogs]

The next vlog has an interesting coffee estate tour.

[@jeewantsinghgupta6959]

I am new to Bangalore- Kripal I have learnt more Kannada thanks to you than any other means. Went to Rameswaram and told him "Tuppe Ille" and enjoyed a ghee-free Pongal :)

[@ps2564]

24:56 What a moment

[@mohansubramaniam682]

Maybe i shd chk in here in future bcoz of the lovely ambience except that i may demand only veg food during the stay...which i am sure they oblige

[@KripalAmannaVlogs]

Am sure they will. The vegetarian dishes that I tried, you will see that in my subsequent vlogs at Chittakki, were rather nice too.

[@sabnisga]

Even a simple carry bag would do the job... It's about forming a habit!!

[@pramilapriyadarshini3500]

The only drawback of the jiminy seems to be its small boot space for offroading trips

[@Pradeep_rides]

Jimny looks so classy, also do you have any plans of modifications?

[@KripalAmannaVlogs]

Not really, Pradeep, have done over 2500km thus far, haven't seen any need to yet. But let's see.

[@shivarajnayak1502]

Hi... Kripal sir after very long time watching your travel vlog nearly 6 month

[@KripalAmannaVlogs]

Welcome back!

[@shivarajnayak1502]

@@KripalAmannaVlogs thank you sir

[@Ananthvenkat01]

If Kripa’s wants to test his gimni’s off road capabilities he can come to MVIt road . If his vehicle can survive that it can survive anything. Bbmp is preserving the road for vehicle manufacturers.

[@TheUma1000]

Sir, Nice vlog. How much time it takes to reach home stay from bengaluru.

[@KripalAmannaVlogs]

I would say drive time of around 5 to 6 hours or thereabouts. It's about 275 kilometres from Bengaluru.

[@Alienbikers-in-India]

I am wondering about one paradox. I am originally from Europe - so we don't grow coffee in Europe, we only import and roast and European coffee is AMAZING (tasty). So, what the problem here in India - why we can not get here tasty coffee? Not In Coffee Day nor Starbuck nor any small coffee shop in Coorg or Chikmagalur. I think it means that roasting is the most important thing.

[@rnmurthy77]

Loved it! You have to improve your kannada pronunciation. Chitaaki sounded like a Japanese name😊. It's simple Chitta akki a tiny bird. All the best!

[@KripalAmannaVlogs]

Howdu! You are correct. 🙏

[@jyotisunilkulkarni5561]

Sir pls come to pune

[@KripalAmannaVlogs]

Nakki yenaar!

[@santoshsalawadagi6809]

Can we start at 28

[@ravishankarrs8018]

Fabulous Location and homestay. Is it pet friendly ?

[@KripalAmannaVlogs]

It certainly is. They have pets too, should be I’m guessing. The best way would be to call and enquire. Their contact details are in the video description.

[@ravishankarrs8018]

@KripalAmannaVlogs , thanks KA, we love your vlogs.

[@KripalAmannaVlogs]

🙏

[@rajeshramachandran1704]

Good afternoon dear Kripal - Last couple of days I am down with a severe stomach bug . So taking it easy . Wow your intro itself made me happy . The road is beautiful and good that you are going for a brief staycation at Chitaki Homestay in a Coffee ☕️ estate . Need to check on the Gourmet Biker - Harley estate . Good way to test the Jimny 👍 Quick pitstop for a plate or Idli with chutney and a glass of coffee ☕️. This kind of diet that my Doc has advised me to have for the next few days - light meals like Idli , Upma , Khichadi , Dal rice , curd etc . Being a foodie it’s gonna be tough . Actually this weekend I had plans to take my friends to Lonavala for my Birthday celebration unfortunately due my health condition we have postponed it . Why does it Chime at speeds over 80 KMPH. The road looks good and the suspension also seems to be good 👍 Beautiful route 👌 I was wondering why you suddenly stopped. Great idea to soak in the Coffee county . It’s so unfortunate that even educated people strew such non-biodegradable stuff . It comes with self discipline. My wife is so strict on this aspect that she would immediately go to folks who litter , spit etc and ensure that they don’t litter or spit tobacco . In fact there should be Dust bins along the way for people who want to throw the used PET bottles or other things. Oh wow the property is good and we now know that Chitaki is a small bird . Lovely room with a great view 👌 Thats their main idea that every room has a good view and you soak into the Coffee estate 👌👌 Loved the way Mr Sharath explained the process of Pepper making . Time for a late lunch and it’s indeed a feast ; Chilli Chicken , Mutton fry , Mutton Biryani , Brinjal Palya and Rasam . Super hospitable hosts 👌 So happy that you are relishing all the dishes while discussing about the delicious food and the core ingredients 💯💯💯 Well said Kripal the Homestay becomes more comfortable when the owners are passionately involved. Looks like the Mutton fry has hit the Spot 😋😋 Time for dessert ; Sabakki Payasa . Yes I knew that the Mutton fry was your favourite 👌👌 You could have got Boss to this place . She would have enjoyed it 👍 Looking forward to the next part of this Homestay series . I thoroughly enjoyed this vlog . Though the dishes made me salivate , I need to exercise a strict diet control . You take care , stay healthy . Happy Sunday and Loads of love and respect 🤗🤗🤗❤️❤️❤️

[@KripalAmannaVlogs]

Hi Rajesh, sorry to learn you were down with a stomach bug on your birthday. Can I share something with you - I too had a similar issue for my big day! 😀 Moving on to Chittakki, this certainly was a wonderful coffee estate getaway in every aspect, as you will also see in the next couple of vlogs. Wrt your query on the chime in the car, it’s standard now in all new cars, at 80, 100kmph and continued chiming at 120kmph. Take care, hope you feel better soon.

[@rajeshramachandran1704]

@@KripalAmannaVlogs Thanks for your wishes dear Kripal . I am feeling a tad better now after a couple of rounds of medication. Just to ensure that I adhere to to the strict diet regime as advised by my Doc . Anyways Chitaki is a fabulous place and would like to take my family there for sure . Sharath and Sowmya are extremely hospitable hosts 👌👌 Looking forward to next vlog on the Chitaki Homestay series . Thanks for answering my query on why the Jimny was chiming. Have wonderful Sunday evening and god bless 😇

[@mithun9290]

Suzuki should give another jimny free for your contribution towards jimny sales 😅

[@KripalAmannaVlogs]

Haha! I hope they are listening to you, Mithun.

[@Smith-zc9bj]

​@@KripalAmannaVlogsAnd if you get that giveaway to us😂

[@karthikeya_udupa]

Either people should be responsible which is not in our case, plastic related products should be banned completely! My home town is near to Agumbe and tired of seeing littering..

[@harinarayana8739]

Chittakki means small bird.

[@madhusudhanbettagere8881]

People should avoid staying in homestays and purchasing coffee , pepper from estates who encroached western ghat forests. Most of Malenadu plantations are encroached forests, gomala land even cremation grounds.

[@lucidtau2028]

It truly is sad to see tourists destroy a place by littering.

[@paulm.k.8740]

Chitta ki means may be Chitta’s!😂

[@haridasification]

Our people are the biggest litterbugs

[@k-map224]

In coorg if you are caught littering by any of the green watchers and localities they will drag you back and make them clean the place themselves and many people who have experienced it have regretted it so litterbugs better be aware when in Coorg 😂😂😂

[@KripalAmannaVlogs]

I can understand the frustration of responsible local citizens.

[@saviom8166]

8:36 not in Mizoram, apparently.

[@sayakde9547]

Gentleman hosting the Homestay has an uncanny resemblance to Superstar Rajnikanth. 😮

[@sharathbanakal2231]

Should i take that as a compliment😀

[@sayakde9547]

@@sharathbanakal2231 absolutely- and I loved how passionate you are. How seriously you take your responsibilities of a planter. Such a gentleman! 🫡

[@karpediem3155]

​@@sharathbanakal2231looks wonderful Sharath.Wish you both great health

[@saviom8166]

8:36 Not in Mizoram, apparently.

[@anilgangolli6681]

So many comments about this vlog being a promotion and no local food on offer,etc.etc. I say otherwise,for the following - the humble hosts main business is from the massive coffee estate and not from four spare rooms which serve as an extension of their culture and hospitality in addition to a bit of picket money,by their own admission.Most hosts do not necessarily cook for you or even serve you personally as they have caretakers for that.The gracious hosts showcased their own food and proudly highlighted a locally outsourced popular biryani which speaks high of being vocal for local. The warmth of this kind of homestay experience versus the cold,clinical over sanitised offerings of so called Boutique hotels amidst tea gardens and coffee plantations scattered across the country more so costing more than an arm and a leg,is a point to note. As a successful and fair influencer/vlogger,feel free to promote whomever you feel has earned it.Kripal,you have come a long way and have certainly earned that right and privelage to do so. Happy travels.

[@KripalAmannaVlogs]

You've said it well, Anil. Thank you. The hosts here are humble and gracious, personally ensuring that their guests have a great experience. As for the cynics, they will find holes to pick even there is none. I do my best to let it not faze me. 🙃 Thanks again.

[@anilgangolli6681]

@@KripalAmannaVlogs waiting for the rest of the story Kripal, especially your first foray into the world of off roading with the Jimny.

[@infinitycreations4072]

Mudigere is Taluk not a District sir

[@KripalAmannaVlogs]

Noted.

[@sudhamuralidharan6574]

As you got down you said whatever I felt Most litter is not recyclable I say uper Beauty Neeche dirty

[@ADabtU]

Seriously, where did you get this information???

[@KripalAmannaVlogs]

What information?

[@ADabtU]

@@KripalAmannaVlogs Chittakki Homestay, anybody suggested this place?? How did you get to know of this homestay??

[@orionscales]

can you plese share contact details of Chitki home stay- BTW thanks for speaking about littering

[@KripalAmannaVlogs]

Please check video description, all details mentioned.

[@user-tw8xj5vf2p]

It pains me so much to see plastics strewn all over the place. When will we all have civic sense .