Pure Vegetarian Boutique Resort — Western Ghats, Karnataka
Sterling Kadumane Hills Sakleshpur
A boutique, pure-vegetarian digital-detox resort perched in the Western Ghats near Sakleshpur — handcrafted wooden cottages amid coffee estates, forest canopy, and paddy fields, reached by a signature 4×4 jeep ride.
Aerial View
Swimming Pool
Room Interior
Forest Pathway
Rasavati Restaurant
At a Glance
Location
Sakleshpur, Hassan District
From Sakleshpur Town
17 km (4×4 jeep transfer)
From Bangalore
224 km via NH75 (~5-6 hrs)
Nearest Airport
Mangaluru Intl. (~129 km)
Nearest Station
Sakleshpur (~22 km)
Food
Pure vegetarian, Jain on request
Stay Type
Handcrafted wooden cottages
Wellness
Ayurvedic spa on-site
About Sterling Kadumane Hills Sakleshpur
Perched atop the Western Ghats near Sakleshpur, Sterling Kadumane Hills is designed as a digital-detox retreat for guests who want to genuinely disconnect. Spread across 14 acres, the property offers handcrafted wooden cottages set amid coffee estates, forest canopy, and paddy fields, with panoramic valley and forest views. The final stretch to the resort is covered by a signature 4×4 jeep ride — part of the arrival experience rather than an inconvenience.
The resort is completely vegetarian, with its restaurant, Rasavati, serving Malnad-inspired regional specialities alongside North and South Indian staples. A Jain-friendly menu is available, and onion-and-garlic-free meals can be arranged on request.
Guests can spend their days on plantation walks, sunrise treks, birdwatching, zip-lining, and rope courses, or simply slow down by the campfire in the evening — a genuine escape from the city rather than a resort with a wellness label attached.
Who This Stay Is Perfect For
Digital-detox seekers
No television, screen-free encouragement, and a genuine nature-first setting for guests who want to truly disconnect.
Couples
Valley View Premier Cottages with private sit-outs make for a quiet, romantic hillside escape.
Families & small groups
The Forest View Family Cottage offers extra space for families travelling together.
Jain & strict-vegetarian travellers
Jain-friendly menu and onion-garlic-free meals on request at a genuinely 100% vegetarian property.
Rasavati — Pure Vegetarian Dining
Dining at Sterling Kadumane Hills celebrates Malnad, the coffee-growing hill region the resort sits within. Expect akki roti, kadubu, and kootu curry alongside familiar North and South Indian staples — all vegetarian, always. A Jain-friendly menu is available, and onion-and-garlic-free meals can be arranged on request for guests observing stricter dietary traditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sterling Kadumane Hills Sakleshpur fully vegetarian?
Yes. The resort's restaurant, Rasavati, serves only vegetarian food — Malnad regional specialities alongside North and South Indian dishes, with a Jain-friendly menu available.
How far is the resort from Bangalore?
Approximately 224 km from Bangalore via NH75, roughly a 5 to 6 hour drive.
How do I reach the resort from Sakleshpur town?
The final stretch to Sterling Kadumane Hills is covered by a signature 4×4 jeep transfer arranged by the resort — part of the arrival experience, about 17 km from Sakleshpur town.
Is Jain food available at the resort?
Yes, a Jain-friendly menu is available at Rasavati, and onion-and-garlic-free meals can be arranged on request.
What is the nearest airport to Sterling Kadumane Hills?
Mangaluru International Airport, approximately 129 km from the resort.
What is the nearest railway station?
Sakleshpur railway station, approximately 22 km from the resort. Transfers can be arranged on request.
What kind of accommodation does the resort offer?
Handcrafted wooden forest and valley-view cottages with private sit-outs, including a family cottage option, spread across 14 acres of hillside.
Is the resort suitable for families with children?
Yes. The Forest View Family Cottage is designed for families and small groups travelling together.
What activities are available on-site?
Plantation walks, sunrise treks, birdwatching, zip-lining, a rope course, and evening campfires are offered on the property.
Is Sterling Kadumane Hills a digital-detox retreat?
Yes. The resort is positioned as a nature-first, screen-free retreat, encouraging guests to disconnect and slow down amid coffee estates and forest canopy.
What is the best time of year to visit?
Summers range between 15°C and 35°C, winters between 10°C and 25°C. Monsoon months bring lush greenery but also leech activity on forest trails, so guests should come prepared.
How do I book Sterling Kadumane Hills Sakleshpur?
Book through Padaki Travel Desk using the enquiry form on this page, by phone, or on WhatsApp — we will confirm availability and current tariffs directly with the resort.