Trivik Hotels and Resorts, Chikmagalur

Trivik Hotels and Resorts is a resort-style hotel at Shankarapura, on the outskirts of Chikmagalur town in Karnataka, India. Chikmagalur sits in the Western Ghats and is the centre of Karnataka's coffee-growing region, and the resort is positioned to look over hill scenery and surrounding coffee country. The property serves as a base for trips to Mullayanagiri, the highest peak in Karnataka, and to Baba Budangiri, a hill range associated with coffee history and pilgrimage. Chikmagalur town is a short drive away, and the nearest major cities are Bengaluru, roughly 250 kilometres to the south-east, and Mangaluru on the coast to the west. The property is a contemporary resort rather than a heritage estate, and its design focuses on views, open spaces and a relaxed hill-station atmosphere. Accommodation includes Deluxe Rooms, Premium Suites and Villas, with the villas suited to families and longer stays. Amenities listed include a swimming pool, a spa, a restaurant, a gym and wifi, and coffee plantation views form part of the setting. The restaurant serves Indian and multi-cuisine dishes, and breakfast is generally included in room rates. Guests commonly spend their days on excursions to viewpoints, waterfalls and plantation walks, returning in the evening to the pool and spa. Service is resort-style and geared towards leisure guests and weekend visitors from Bengaluru. Rates generally fall in the INR 8,000 to 20,000 range per night. The mountain roads to Mullayanagiri can be steep and narrow, so arranging a local driver is common. Bookings and contact details are available on the resort's website at trivikhotels.com.