Bamboo Banks Farm & Guest House - Masinagudi

Eco-friendly farm guest house on a 16 hectare property at the edge of Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary in Masinagudi

Accommodations

Bamboo Banks Farm & Guest House in Masinagudi offers seven cottages spread across the farm, including the two-bedroom Jacaranda suite and the Safari-style room with a private sit-out facing a small pond. Each cottage has air conditioning, a private bathroom, and a work desk, with garden or mountain views from the verandah. A telescope on the property allows guests to observe the moon, planets, and stars through a giant lens.

Dining

The on-site restaurant serves Indian and European dishes using organic produce grown on the property, with outdoor dining areas offering views of the surrounding forest. Meals are prepared as a buffet with unlimited portions, and include local recipes like those cooked in the family-run kitchen. Bamboo Banks Farm Guest House also provides packed lunches for guests heading out on full-day wildlife safaris.

On-Site Activities & Wildlife

Guests can book a guided jeep tour of the 17 hectare property to spot chital deer, Nilgiri langur monkeys, peacocks, and Malabar giant squirrels roaming freely. Horse riding, cycling, and walking tours are available on-site, and the swimming pool is often visited by deer and horses passing by. Indoor and outdoor games include table tennis, carrom, badminton, and tennis equipment, plus a library with board games.

Family & Children

Bamboo Banks Farm & Guest House provides family-friendly adjoining cottages, a children's playground, and indoor and outdoor play areas for kids. A games room with carrom and table tennis, pony rides, and a tree platform offering a bird's-eye view of the farm keep younger guests engaged. The property also offers board games, puzzles, and a dedicated indoor play area for toddlers.

Location & Surroundings

Bamboo Banks Farm is located at the edge of Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, within the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, and is a 10-minute drive from both Mudumalai and Bandipur Tiger Reserves. The guest house is 88 km from Mysore Airport and close to the Sri Murugan Temple in Masinagudi. Free on-site private parking and electric vehicle charging stations are available for guests arriving by car.

• Location: Edge of Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, 10 min from Bandipur Tiger Reserve
• Rooms: 7 cottages including two-bedroom suites with air conditioning
• Dining: Organic meals from on-site farm, buffet with unlimited portions
• Activities: Guided jeep tours, horse riding, swimming pool, stargazing with telescope
• Family: Adjoining cottages, children's playground, pony rides, games room
• Amenities: Electric vehicle charging station, free parking, library