A Rustic Retreat Beckons

Splashing about in a sparkling river, stealing sweet berries off bushes, chasing after cows through endless fields of paddy, and watching fascinated as the milk-woman did her magic – remember those carefree summer holidays spent with family at your grandfather’s farm all those years ago?

With Halli Mane, that is exactly the world we want to recreate. Just 60km from Bangalore, India, have built a complete village experience on a 25 acre farm.

It is imagined as the ideal getaway for families and nature lovers looking to get off the fast lane, go back to the basics and feel the connection to nature. The great outdoors holds promise for team-building activities as well.

Slice of Rural life

Space, quiet and natural beauty are in no short supply at Halli Mane. And guests get to enjoy this in the privacy of large, individual houses.

Just as in any village street, quaint mud huts are arranged in neat, welcoming rows. The earth feels cool to bare feet under the tiled roof, and windows open into stunning views of vast fields and sun-kissed hills.

Built by local artisans using traditional design and materials, the ‘thotti mane‘ will provide every comfort, without compromising on authenticity.

One can’t be blamed for believing that the air smells fresher here or the water seems sweeter. The food will definitely be tastier – made on traditional firewood stoves from vegetables guests can help forage for.

When not in the raagi fields or the fruit orchards, guests can explore local schools and markets with a local guide. The more adventurous travellers can treat themselves to walks, treks and nights under starry skies. They can get their hands dirty with pottery or relax with a traditional massage.

Halli Mane has been imagined with something for everyone. What’s common is a way of life where connection to nature, culture and community is strong.

THE CUISINE

Halli Mane brings to you a cuisine from the homes of rural Karnataka with a variety of preparations made from the organic produce grown there itself, the most important cereals being Ragi and jawar. The buffet offers a “NAATI” assortment or preparations. A sumptuous organic multi course meal from fresh salads to local sweets provides the wholesome experience.

There is a common dining area where all meals / tea / snacks are served at specific timings. The water in the dining area is filtered.

LUNCH MENU

(This is only a Sample menu. Dishes will be prepared based on availability of fresh grown

Vegetables at our organic farm)

SOUP & SALAD

Tarakari soup

(South Indian mixed vegetable soup) Kosambari

(Finely chopped cucumber mixed with lentils and seasoned with salt & pepper)

Green Salad

(Farm fresh vegetables) Hirekai chutney

(Ridge gourd chutney)

MAIN COURSE VEGETARIAN Kaalu saaru

(Mixed fresh beans curry cooked in natti style by native village women)

Bendekai huli

(okra sautéed in tangy tamarind gravy)

Beans Parippu Usli

(Beans tossed with lentil and southern spices)

Rasam

(South Indian Spiced Lentil broth)

STAPLES Raagi Mudde

(Finger millet dumplings, a popular staple food of rural folk of Karnataka best goes with Bassaru or Kaalu saaru or Natti style Kozhi saaru)

Akki Roti

(South Indian traditional Rice bread)

RICE Puliyogere (Tamarind rice) Plain Rice

NON -VEGETARIAN Natti Style Chicken Curry

(Natti style chicken curry prepared by local village women)

ACCOMPANIMENTS

Papad/Pickle/curd

DESSERT

Hesaru Bele Payasa

(Lentils simmered in jaggery water and flavoured with cardamom and ghee) Ice-cream

Fresh Cut Fruits

Vizhadele adike

(Betel leaf & nuts)

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