Frequently Asked Questions
Do you arrange jeeps to Kodachadri and Hidlumane water falls? If so, what are the charges?
Yes, We do. We don’t charge anything for that. However you will need to pay jeep charges, which will be Rs.2200/jeep/8 members for Kodachadri and
Rs.1800/jeep/8 members to Hidlumane water falls.
Do you arrange trekking to Kodachadri?
Yes, we do. There are 3 routes to Kodachadri peak.
a.via jeep track.
b.via Hidlumane water falls.
c.via khareghati.
Is there any discounts on the tariff mentioned in the website?
At Simha Farms, we strive to keep the lowest possible Tariffs. We would not be able to give further discounts on the prices mentioned in the website.
Is mobile phone connectivity available at Simha Farms?
Mobile connectivity is very limited, we have installed signal boosters, so in some parts you get BSNL and Airtel. But they are not completely reliable. Except that there are no other network service providers. So please don’t forget to inform in your home about this while coming to our farm. However, you can make calls from our landline.
Where is the nearest petrol bunk and ATM?
Nearest petrol bunk –
Kollur, which is 27 k.m. away from our farm. Towards Bangalore, you can find it in Hosanagar which is 18 k.m. away from our farm.
Nearest ATM –
Towards Hosanagar, at Sampekatte which is around 4 k.m. from our farm.
Towards Kollur, at Nittur which is around 6 k.m. from our farm.
Where is the nearest Railway station?
Nearest railway station is Shimoga, which is 100 kms from our farm
Are there any direct buses from Bangalore to your farm?
Yes,
1. Rajahamsa travels from Bangalore to Kundapura via our farm. It departs from Majestic at 8:33 P.M and passes by our farm early in the morning 5:30 AM. Online
booking -http://www.ksrtc.in
2. Durgamba bus which departs from Rajajinagar Metro Station at around 10:15 P.M. Online booking – http://www.durgambabooking.com
What are the indoor and outdoor games you have at your farm?
We have a big campus, so quite a few outdoor games like cricket, badminton, volleyball can be played. We also have quite a few indoor games like carrom and chess
Details about the food
Currently we serve only vegetarian food, especially Malnad style food, giving our guests an opportunity to savor it. Food is served as a buffet. Timings are
Breakfast- 8:30- 9:30.
Lunch- 1:30- 3:00.
Dinner- 8:30- 10:00.
How do we get in touch with you?
You can call us on any numbers given on the site, either the mobile numbers or the landline numbers. If you are not able to call us, then you can drop a mail to contact@simhafarms.com and drop us a message to +91 949652173. We will get back to you as soon as we receive the message.
How safe is Simha Farms?
Extremely safe. No big animals in and around the farm. Nothing to worry of them. People are mostly soft and we have never bothered to lock our car. However we advise you take basic care.
Where is the nearest hospital in case of emergency?
There are private doctors in the vicinity of 7-8 k.m. They can treat in emergency situations.
Are there leeches in Simha Farms?
Yes, like most of the places in western ghat there are leeches, but only during monsoon. You will encounter them only if you step inside the farm where there lot of rotten leaves.
Do you have 24 hour hot water facility?
Yes, we have.