The homestay is located in a beautiful stream bed in the midst
of the
Western Ghats.
Atavi means forest. The name of the place is Doddagaddhe Horatti
which is named after a large paddy field known as
Doddagaddhe in the backyard of the Homestay.This valley is surrounded by vast
wooded mountains,
grasslands and great flora and fauna with rare species of birds, animals and
other natural wildlife habitats.
Western Ghats are known for its rich biodiversity and are one
amongst worlds 18
mega biodiversity hotspots.The environment keeps the region cool and
pleasant. It is a great travel destination.The homestay started with the
intention of creating awareness among people about conservation of “The Western
Ghats”. Away from the densely populated, heavily polluted cities tourists can
rejuvenate themselves with silence,sounds of nature, fresh air & water a
totally different environment.
This waterfall is within the boundary of the homestay.
The water games like swimming,
water volleyball etc can be played.
The owner of the homestay Mr.Kiran Kumar has installed a small
Hydro electric turbine and produce 1.5 KV of electricity.
In the whole year nearly nine months he gets free nature provided
electricity with
uninterrupted capabilities.
This type of micro hydro-electric plants gets
subsidy from the government because they are clean energy sources.
This also encourage people to use such kind of renewable energy sources. The
micro
hydro-electric plant needs sufficient water flow & height to gain much higher
capacities.