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Homestay · Amarde / Sangave

Pepper Paradise Homestay Dandeli

Pepper & areca plantation · about 13–15 km from Dandeli · packages from Rs 1500–1800 per person

4.4 Good · 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

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.

Dome tents at night at Pepper Paradise Homestay Dandeli

Tent Stay

Dome tent under shelter · Sleeps 2

  • Plantation tent
  • Meals
  • Activities
₹2,000 ₹1,500 per 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
Raised tent platform at Pepper Paradise Homestay Dandeli

Maharaja Tent Stay

Raised tent platform · Sleeps 2

  • Covered porch
  • Meals
  • Campfire
₹2,100 ₹1,600 per 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 bunk room at Pepper Paradise Homestay Dandeli

Dormitory Stay

Shared bunk / group room · Sleeps 8

  • Group bunks
  • Meals
  • Budget
₹2,200 ₹1,700 per 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
Garden cottage at Pepper Paradise Homestay Dandeli

Cottage Stay

Laterite / garden cottage · Sleeps 3

  • Cottage room
  • Meals
  • Pool
₹2,400 ₹1,800 per 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

4.4 Good · 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.

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Stay policies

Check-in
11:00 AM (listed package)
Check-out
10:00 AM (listed package)
Minimum stay
1 night
ID
Any government photo ID. PAN card is not accepted as the only ID.
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner (veg / non-veg). Tell us allergies on WhatsApp.
Advance
Reservation may need an advance (about Rs 1000). Confirm the cutoff on WhatsApp.
Cancellation
Strict cancellation rules may apply. See our refund policy and confirm the cutoff on WhatsApp before you pay.

What’s nearby

  • Dandeli town / bus stand About 13–15 km

    Along the Joida route toward Amarde / Sangave. Share arrival time for a pickup suggestion.

  • Dandeli Tiger Reserve jungle safari About 10 km

    Tickets at the Pansoli checkpoint. Listed safari is about Rs 400–600 per person.

  • Disney Park (Dandakaranya) / Crocodile Park Day trip

    Easy add-ons with a local driver.

  • Supa Dam / Kali backwaters Day trip

    Backwater views near the forest belt.

  • Magod / Syntheri / Sathodi Falls Day trip

    Allow a half day and a cab (payable).

  • Kavala Caves / Ulavi / Sykes Point Day trip

    Forest viewpoints; permits may apply.

₹1,500 1 night · per person
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