Ever wondered how our ancestors lived life in caves? Well, we can’t go back in time, but who says we can’t improvise? The Guhantara Resort is India’s first-ever underground resort which offers a host of activities and promises an adventure-filled day! This resort is only 35 KMS from Bangalore, making it perfect for getting away from your monotonous, boring city life. This resort has been designed artfully while preserving natural resources. It is home to a natural waterfall, a man-made lake, woods, making it perfect for a getaway. It is also solar-panelled. Still not convinced? Read on to find out more about this paradise.

How to Reach

The Guhantara Resort is only 35 KMS from Bangalore. You can travel by road to reach here. If you are driving yourself, taking the NICE Bangalore Mysore Expressway is recommended. There are also several buses plying which you can take from Bengaluru. Of course, there are always cabs available. The resort is well-connected so one doesn’t need to worry. The address of the resort is mentioned below-

18, Sy. No. 177 & 177, Off, Kanakapura Rd, Nowkal Palya, Kaggalipura, Karnataka 560082

Timings and Best Time to Visit

You can visit this resort as a one-day outing, and choose to stay at this resort too. The resort is a pleasant place all throughout the year. 

For those who are planning to make their visit a single-day outing, it is advised to visit before 9 AM to enjoy delicious breakfast, and leave after High Tea at around 5:30 PM.

Meal Timing

There’s a multi-cuisine restaurant and a coffee lounge in the resort. The resident food court of the hotel is called Sambhojna, which again, has a classy cave-like decor. Madhushala is the bar of this resort, where beers and other spirits are served. The meal timings of the resort are as follows-

Breakfast- 9:00 – 9:30

Lunch- 13:00 – 14:00

High Tea- 16:30 – 16:45

Dinner- 21:00 – 22:00

Accommodations

The resort provides different types of accommodation which are all designed keeping in mind the resort’s underground theme. However, don’t let the primitive theme fool you. All the rooms have every modern amenity. The types of accommodations are listed below-

• Primitive Room
• Primitive Room Single (With Breakfast)
• Primitive Room Double (With Breakfast)
• Lithic Double Room (With Breakfast)

Activities- What is Included and What is Not

There are many activities which you can enjoy here at Guhantara Resort at no extra cost like swimming pool, rain dance (30 minutes), and games like billiards, table tennis, badminton, tug of war, cricket, kite flying etc. Bonfire is available on-demand too.

This resort even comes with a spa called Agastya Kuteera whereto can relax in the Ayurvedic magic that the therapists give you and let go of all the stress and the thoughts bothering you. Additionally, there’s a special fish pedicure too. These facilities are however not included and has to be paid by the guest.

Rangamandapa is a 700 people capacity auditorium where the folk artists can indulge you in some traditional entertainment. It also comes with Samvaad, a state of the art conference room.

However, to enjoy some specific activities you’ll have to pay a little bit extra. We have curated a list of those activities for you.

Things to Carry

• Nylon Swimwear
• Extra pair of clothes, even for those who are planning a single-day trip
• Plastic cover for wet clothes
• ID Proof
• Water bottle
• Toiletries 
• Medical Kit
• Flashlight

Activities Outside The Hotel

• The visitors can check out attractions nearby- 
• The Art of Living International Centre (2.4 mi) 
• Enchanting Acres (2.6 mi)
• Sri Varasidhi Manjunathaswamy Temple. 
• Brigade Meadows Bird Park (9 km)
• Thottikallu Falls. (12 km)

Additional Tips

• Pets are not allowed inside the hotel.
• There’s a bar in the hotel where you can drink beer and other spirits.
• Changing and locker rooms are available
• There’s a doctor available at all times on the resort.
• Although this resort is family-friendly, children should be accompanied by parents at all times. 
• Nylon swimwear is mandatory to use pool facilities. 
• No entry fee for children below the age of 5
• Child package available for children between the ages of 5-10