Pepper & areca plantation · about 13–15 km from Dandeli · packages from Rs 1500–1800 per person
4.4Good · 574 reviews
Amenities
Restaurant
Swimming Pool
Free Parking
Rain Dance
Doctors on call
Transportation
Campfire
Cycling
About this stay
Pepper Paradise Homestay Dandeli is a rustic farm-stay on the Joida route at Amarde / Sangave, set inside a pepper and areca plantation about 13–15 km from town. Guests book tent, maharaja tent, dormitory and cottage options for couples, families and groups.
On the property you get kayaking, boating, river swimming, a swimming pool, trekking, nature walks, archery, cycling, campfire and rain dance (weather permitting). The open dining pavilion is the usual meal and hangout spot. The team can also help with sightseeing toward Moulangi, Disney Park (Dandakaranya), Crocodile Park, Supa Dam, Magod / Syntheri / Sathodi Falls, Kavala and Ulavi Caves, Sykes Point, Pansoli and the tiger reserve safari.
The safari gate is roughly 10 km away (tickets at Pansoli; about Rs 400–600 per person depending on the listed slot). Listed room rates are typically Rs 1500–1800 per person — confirm the latest price on WhatsApp before you pay.
How to reach
From Dandeli bus stand: about 13–15 km / 30–40 minutes by cab toward Amarde / Sangave on the Joida route.
From Alnavar or Dharwad: share your train time and we will suggest a pickup.
Self-drive: pin “Pepper Paradise Homestay Amarde Sangave Dandeli”; the last stretch is a plantation / village road.
Package details
1-night / 2-day stay with meals and property activities. Rafting, safari and sightseeing cabs are extra.
Included
Stay in the selected tent, cottage or dormitory (2 days / 1 night on the 1-night plan)
Breakfast, lunch and dinner (veg / non-veg on request)
Kayaking, boating and river swimming (subject to water level and staffing)
Swimming pool access
Trekking, nature walk and archery
Campfire and rain dance (weather permitting)
Cycling on / near the property (subject to availability)
Free parking
Not included
White-water rafting on the Kali (short / mid / long slots are payable; no pre-booking on the listed package)
Tiger Reserve jungle safari tickets (Pansoli checkpoint; about Rs 400–600 per person)
Entry to Disney Park, Crocodile Park, Magod Falls, Syntheri Falls, Kavala or Ulavi Caves
Airport / railway / bus-stand cabs beyond property transport
Extra mattress or extra person beyond room occupancy
Soft drinks, bottled water and snacks
Tips and personal expenses
Any activity not listed as included
Itinerary
Pick a stay length. Room prices below are per person for that plan.
2 days · the listed Pepper Paradise package with meals and property activities
Day 1
Arrive, lunch, water activities
Check in from 11:00 AM
Lunch around 1:30 PM
Water activities 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM (kayak, boat, river swim, pool)
Archery, cycling or a short plantation walk
Campfire with light music and dinner 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Day 2
Nature walk, breakfast and checkout
Nature walk around 7:00 AM
Breakfast around 8:30 AM
Indoor / property activities 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Checkout by 10:00 AM
3 days · extra morning for safari without rushing the activity day
Day 1
Arrive, lunch, property activities
Check in from 11:00 AM
Lunch, then pool / kayak / rain dance
Campfire and dinner
Day 2
Safari or sightseeing day
Optional tiger reserve jungle safari via Pansoli (payable extra)
Or Magod / Syntheri / Kavala / Sykes Point with a local cab (payable)
Back for lunch, pool and a second campfire
Day 3
Breakfast and checkout
Nature walk or a slow plantation morning
Breakfast
Checkout by 10:00 AM (bag hold on request)
4 days · room for rafting, safari and a full rest day
Day 1
Arrive, settle, property evening
Check in from 11:00 AM
Lunch, then pool or kayaking
Campfire and dinner
Day 2
Rafting day
White-water rafting on the Kali (payable extra — short / mid / long)
Lunch and rest at the stay
Archery, cycling or rain dance
Day 3
Safari or waterfall day
Jungle safari at the tiger reserve (payable extra)
Or Magod / Syntheri / Kavala / Ulavi with a cab (payable)
Campfire and dinner back at the stay
Day 4
Checkout buffer
Breakfast
Checkout by 10:00 AM
To-do list
A short checklist so the stay and add-on activities actually happen.
Before you leave
Carry a government photo ID (Aadhaar / passport / driving licence). PAN alone is not enough.
Pack light cottons, trekking sandals, swimwear and a raincoat in monsoon.
Share train or bus arrival time if you need a pickup toward Amarde / Sangave (Joida route).
Tell us meal preference, veg or non-veg, and any allergies on WhatsApp.
On arrival
Check in from 11:00 AM on the listed package. Early check-in depends on the previous guest.
Ask which water activities are running that afternoon (kayak, boat, river swim, pool).
Confirm any extra safari or rafting slot with us the same evening.
Keep valuables in the room; plantation roads can have patchy signal.
Before checkout
Checkout is 10:00 AM on the listed 1-night plan. Ask if you need a bag hold after a morning safari.
Settle extras (safari, rafting, sightseeing cabs) at the desk, not only on WhatsApp.
Allow about 30–40 minutes back to the Dandeli bus stand from Amarde / Sangave.
Choose your room
Prices are per person for the itinerary you selected above. Tap a card to select it.
Tent Stay
Dome tent under shelter · Sleeps 2
Plantation tent
Meals
Activities
₹2,000₹1,500per person
Food included
Breakfast, lunch and dinner (veg / non-veg on request)
Food menu
Breakfast: upma / sheera, idli-wada / puri bhaji, tea / coffee. Lunch & dinner: white rice, jeera / masala rice, chapati, chicken curry, vegetable bajji, salad, sweets. Confirm the day’s menu on WhatsApp.
Activities included
Kayaking, boating, river swimming, swimming pool, trekking, nature walk, archery, cycling, campfire, rain dance
Extra activities (payable)
White-water rafting (short Rs 600 / mid Rs 1200 / long Rs 1500), jungle safari at Pansoli, Magod / Syntheri / Kavala / Sykes Point, sightseeing cabs
Maharaja Tent Stay
Raised tent platform · Sleeps 2
Covered porch
Meals
Campfire
₹2,100₹1,600per person
Food included
Breakfast, lunch and dinner (veg / non-veg on request)
Food menu
Breakfast: upma / sheera, idli-wada / puri bhaji, tea / coffee. Lunch & dinner: white rice, jeera / masala rice, chapati, chicken curry, vegetable bajji, salad, sweets. Confirm the day’s menu on WhatsApp.
Activities included
Kayaking, boating, river swimming, swimming pool, trekking, nature walk, archery, cycling, campfire, rain dance
Extra activities (payable)
White-water rafting (short Rs 600 / mid Rs 1200 / long Rs 1500), jungle safari at Pansoli, Magod / Syntheri / Kavala / Sykes Point, sightseeing cabs
Dormitory Stay
Shared bunk / group room · Sleeps 8
Group bunks
Meals
Budget
₹2,200₹1,700per person
Food included
Breakfast, lunch and dinner (veg / non-veg on request)
Food menu
Breakfast: upma / sheera, idli-wada / puri bhaji, tea / coffee. Lunch & dinner: white rice, jeera / masala rice, chapati, chicken curry, vegetable bajji, salad, sweets. Confirm the day’s menu on WhatsApp.
Activities included
Kayaking, boating, river swimming, swimming pool, trekking, nature walk, archery, cycling, campfire, rain dance
Extra activities (payable)
White-water rafting (short Rs 600 / mid Rs 1200 / long Rs 1500), jungle safari at Pansoli, Magod / Syntheri / Kavala / Sykes Point, sightseeing cabs
Cottage Stay
Laterite / garden cottage · Sleeps 3
Cottage room
Meals
Pool
₹2,400₹1,800per person
Food included
Breakfast, lunch and dinner (veg / non-veg on request)
Food menu
Breakfast: upma / sheera, idli-wada / puri bhaji, tea / coffee. Lunch & dinner: white rice, jeera / masala rice, chapati, chicken curry, vegetable bajji, salad, sweets. Confirm the day’s menu on WhatsApp.
Activities included
Kayaking, boating, river swimming, swimming pool, trekking, nature walk, archery, cycling, campfire, rain dance
Extra activities (payable)
White-water rafting (short Rs 600 / mid Rs 1200 / long Rs 1500), jungle safari at Pansoli, Magod / Syntheri / Kavala / Sykes Point, sightseeing cabs
Ratings and reviews
4.4Good · 574 reviews
Guest review · Google · 5/5
Quiet plantation stay. Tent under the palms felt forest-y, and the open dining hall was good for a group dinner after kayaking.
Family stay · Google · 5/5
Cottage was simple and clean. Meals were unlimited as listed. Kids liked the pool and campfire evening.
Group trip · Google · 4/5
Dormitory worked well for our batch. Confirm which river activities run on your dates — levels change with the season.
Weekend guest · Google · 4/5
Good budget base near the safari belt. Special package from about Rs 1500 — reconfirm the latest price on WhatsApp before you pay.