Journey Into Serenity: Rejuvenate at Gorukana Eco Wellness Centre
Escape the demands of daily life and immerse yourself in the tranquil embrace of Gorukana Eco Wellness Centre, nestled within the pristine wilderness of the BRT Tiger Reserve (Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple Tiger Reserve). Here, ancient Ayurvedic healing traditions harmonize with nature’s tranquility, offering a journey of deep rejuvenation for your body, mind, and spirit.
Conveniently located just 180 km from Bangalore and 90 km from Mysore, Gorukana is the ideal destination for those seeking renewal. Rejuvenate with restorative Ayurvedic therapies, unwind in sustainable accommodations, and immerse yourself in rich cultural experiences—each designed to bring lasting balance and serenity to your life.
Discover Wellness Amidst Nature’s Tranquility
Explore the Wilderness of BRT Tiger Reserve
A Haven for Nature Lovers
The BRT Tiger Reserve is a vital ecological bridge between the Western and Eastern Ghats, home to rare wildlife and rich biodiversity, including tigers, elephants, and various bird species. Declared a Tiger Reserve in 2011, this sanctuary offers wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers a pristine environment for exploration.
Immerse yourself in nature’s beauty at Gorukana, while contributing to conservation efforts protecting the region’s flora and fauna.
At Gorukana, we harness the restorative power of Ayurveda, one of the world’s oldest healing traditions, in our Ayurvedic wellness retreat. Our therapies are carefully crafted to promote relaxation, balance, and vitality. Whether you seek stress relief, rejuvenation, or peace of mind, our treatments will help you reconnect with your inner self. Enjoy a holistic approach to wellness that focuses on the body, mind, and spirit.
Experience the Restorative Power of Ayurveda for Rejuvenation
Rejuvenation Through Timeless Healing Traditions
Stay in Eco-Friendly Cottages and Treehouses
Serene Accommodations in Harmony with Nature
Our eco-friendly accommodations, including cozy cottages and a unique treehouse, are designed to blend seamlessly with the natural surroundings of BR Hills. Built with local materials and energy-efficient practices, these retreats minimize environmental impact while offering you comfort and tranquility—ensuring a peaceful stay amidst nature.
An integral part of your journey at Gorukana is engaging with the local Soliga community, an indigenous group that has lived in harmony with nature for generations. Experience their sustainable practices and cultural heritage, gaining insight into their unique way of life. By choosing Gorukana, you actively support initiatives that empower the Soliga people and preserve their rich traditions.
Discover the Rich Culture of the Soliga Community
Empowering Communities, Preserving Heritage
Explore the Wilderness of BRT Tiger Reserve
A Haven for Nature Lovers
The BRT Tiger Reserve is a vital ecological bridge between the Western and Eastern Ghats, home to rare wildlife and rich biodiversity, including tigers, elephants, and various bird species. Declared a Tiger Reserve in 2011, this sanctuary offers wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers a pristine environment for exploration.
Immerse yourself in nature’s beauty at Gorukana, while contributing to conservation efforts protecting the region’s flora and fauna.
Experience the Restorative Power of Ayurveda for Rejuvenation
Rejuvenation Through Timeless Healing Traditions
At Gorukana, we harness the restorative power of Ayurveda, one of the world’s oldest healing traditions, in our Ayurvedic wellness retreat. Our therapies are carefully crafted to promote relaxation, balance, and vitality. Whether you seek stress relief, rejuvenation, or peace of mind, our treatments will help you reconnect with your inner self. Enjoy a holistic approach to wellness that focuses on the body, mind, and spirit.
Stay in Eco-Friendly Cottages and Treehouses
Serene Accommodations in Harmony with Nature
Our eco-friendly accommodations, including cozy cottages and a unique treehouse, are designed to blend seamlessly with the natural surroundings of BR Hills. Built with local materials and energy-efficient practices, these retreats minimize environmental impact while offering you comfort and tranquility—ensuring a peaceful stay amidst nature.
Discover the Rich Culture of the Soliga Community
Empowering Communities, Preserving Heritage
An integral part of your journey at Gorukana is engaging with the local Soliga community, an indigenous group that has lived in harmony with nature for generations. Experience their sustainable practices and cultural heritage, gaining insight into their unique way of life. By choosing Gorukana, you actively support initiatives that empower the Soliga people and preserve their rich traditions.
Nature’s Serenity: Discover Rejuvenation and Embrace Inspiration
Elevate your stay with our exclusive wellness experiences crafted to bring you peace and relaxation amidst nature’s tranquility.
A Social Enterprise of Vivek Karuna Foundation
Empowering Change. One Community at a Time
At Gorukana Eco Wellness Centre, wellness meets purpose. A social enterprise initiative of Vivek Karuna Foundation, Gorukana is dedicated to empowering the Soliga community and fostering sustainable development. By integrating employment, skill development, and cultural preservation, we create meaningful opportunities while safeguarding the region’s rich biodiversity.
Every guest’s stay and Ayurveda wellness experience directly contribute to local livelihoods and community welfare initiatives in collaboration with Karuna Trust and VGKK. Immerse yourself in nature’s serenity and be part of a cause that nurtures both people and the planet.
VIVEKANANDA GIRIJANA KALYANA KENDRA
Nurturing Lives, Empowering Communities
KARUNA TRUST
Extending Care Beyond Boundaries
THE SOLIGA COMMUNITY
A Legacy of Resilience and Culture
Vivekananda Girijana Kalyana Kendra (VGKK) serves as an extended family to the Soliga community residing in the BR Hills. Founded in 1981 by Dr. H. Sudarshan, a Right Livelihood Awardee and Padma Shri recipient, whose inspiration stems from the teachings of Swami Vivekananda.
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VGKK is dedicated to the holistic and sustainable development of the Soliga tribal communities, employing rights-based approaches across health, education, livelihood security, and biodiversity conservation efforts. The organization’s ethos lies in empowering the tribal community through education and livelihood opportunities, fostering self-reliance, while preserving their rich traditions and coexistence with the environment.
Through its unwavering dedication and holistic approach, VGKK continues to be a catalyst for positive change, embodying the timeless ideals of compassion, empowerment, and sustainability.
Established in 1986 and affiliated with VGKK, Karuna Trust emerged with a mission to extend its services beyond the confines of BR Hills, particularly addressing the pressing issue of leprosy in the Yelandur Taluk. With a dedicated focus on disease control, Karuna Trust achieved remarkable success,
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drastically reducing the incidence of leprosy from 21.4 cases per 1,000 people to less than 0.28, ultimately eliminating it altogether.
Karuna Trust’s impactful reach extends to over 1.5 million individuals across seven states in India, facilitated by its operation of 70 Primary Health Centres. Through strategic Public-Private Partnerships, the organization ensures access to quality healthcare for marginalized populations. This widespread presence underscores Karuna Trust’s steadfast commitment to promoting health equity and serving communities in need.
The Soliga community, indigenous to BR Hills region, boasts a cultural legacy deeply intertwined with their forest habitat. Traditionally, the Soliga people sustained themselves through hunting, gathering, and small-scale swidden agriculture, their way of life intricately woven into the rhythms of the forest.
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However, the declaration of wildlife sanctuaries in 1974 disrupted their traditional lifestyle, pushing them into settled hamlets called podus and challenging their livelihoods and cultural identity. Despite these challenges, they showed resilience and advocated for recognition of their rights under the Forest Rights Act, eventually reclaiming some autonomy over their ancestral lands.
The Soliga community stands as a testament to the resilience and adaptability of indigenous peoples, as they navigate the challenges of modernization while striving to maintain their cultural identity and connection to their ancestral lands.
VIVEKANANDA GIRIJANA KALYANA KENDRA
Nurturing Lives, Empowering Communities
Vivekananda Girijana Kalyana Kendra (VGKK) serves as an extended family to the Soliga community residing in the BR Hills. Founded in 1981 by Dr. H. Sudarshan, a Right Livelihood Awardee and Padma Shri recipient, whose inspiration stems from the teachings of Swami Vivekananda.
read more
VGKK is dedicated to the holistic and sustainable development of the Soliga tribal communities, employing rights-based approaches across health, education, livelihood security, and biodiversity conservation efforts. The organization’s ethos lies in empowering the tribal community through education and livelihood opportunities, fostering self-reliance, while preserving their rich traditions and coexistence with the environment.
Through its unwavering dedication and holistic approach, VGKK continues to be a catalyst for positive change, embodying the timeless ideals of compassion, empowerment, and sustainability.
KARUNA TRUST
Extending Care Beyond Boundaries
Established in 1986 and affiliated with VGKK, Karuna Trust emerged with a mission to extend its services beyond the confines of BR Hills, particularly addressing the pressing issue of leprosy in the Yelandur Taluk. With a dedicated focus on disease control, Karuna Trust achieved remarkable success,
read more
drastically reducing the incidence of leprosy from 21.4 cases per 1,000 people to less than 0.28, ultimately eliminating it altogether.
Karuna Trust’s impactful reach extends to over 1.5 million individuals across seven states in India, facilitated by its operation of 70 Primary Health Centres. Through strategic Public-Private Partnerships, the organization ensures access to quality healthcare for marginalized populations. This widespread presence underscores Karuna Trust’s steadfast commitment to promoting health equity and serving communities in need.
THE SOLIGA COMMUNITY
A Legacy of Resilience and Culture
The Soliga community, indigenous to BR Hills region, boasts a cultural legacy deeply intertwined with their forest habitat. Traditionally, the Soliga people sustained themselves through hunting, gathering, and small-scale swidden agriculture, their way of life intricately woven into the rhythms of the forest.
read more
However, the declaration of wildlife sanctuaries in 1974 disrupted their traditional lifestyle, pushing them into settled hamlets called podus and challenging their livelihoods and cultural identity. Despite these challenges, they showed resilience and advocated for recognition of their rights under the Forest Rights Act, eventually reclaiming some autonomy over their ancestral lands.
The Soliga community stands as a testament to the resilience and adaptability of indigenous peoples, as they navigate the challenges of modernization while striving to maintain their cultural identity and connection to their ancestral lands.
Join Us in Making a Difference
Your stay at Gorukana Eco Wellness Centre is more than a retreat; it’s a step toward meaningful change. Every moment spent here contributes to the empowerment of the Soliga community, supporting sustainable livelihoods, skill development, and the preservation of their rich cultural heritage.
Together, let’s create a lasting impact and build a deeper connection to the land, its people, and their traditions. By choosing Gorukana, you become part of a journey that uplifts a community and sustains the harmony between humanity and nature.
Your Stay, Their Change – Empowering the Soliga Community.
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I had good experience amidst nature..Enjoyed every moment..will share with frnds and family
Dr Ravindrakumar Mysore
13/01/2025 -
One of the best Resort I have ever seen. Best treatment.
Harshil Kumar
13/01/2025 -
Pros - 1. The resort is very beautiful and you feel like you are staying amidst dense jungle 2. the food is very organic and homely. 3. Cultural activities are good 4. Spacious rooms Cons - 1. Rooms are basic
Mh5
06/01/2025 -
Wonderful place amidst nature. Best for 1-2 days gate away from the hustle of the city life. Rooms are great with a unique architecture. Buffet food options are nice as well. This resort is 4km from the br hills point and temple. This place is run by the local soliga community and the profits are invested back for uplifting the community which was nice to know. The cultural event in the evening was great as well. Will definitely recommend.
Shubajit Saha
06/01/2025 -
Cons: No room service, no flexible food timings, accessibility to elderly is very difficult, very few activities, support staff weren't that flexible with service, expensive comparison to services available. Pros: beautiful place/location, close to nature and serenity, neat rooms, less options but good/hygienic food taste, boat ride for kids only was a good option to explore.
Ravindra S
06/01/2025 -
One of the best accommodations that I have visited. It is very evident that the Management takes extra pain to preserve the pristine environment around the cottages and would like to extend my appreciation for their efforts. The cottages are designed aesthetically and look very pleasing. Each cottage is located in such a way that there is no disturbance from the adjacent cottages. We slept peacefully through out the night. We are light sleepers and always have difficulty in other accommodations due to the noisy families :), but here in Gorukana, we experienced tranquility. Staff at the accommodation are very kind. Hospitality and food were excellent, Thanks to the Management and staff.
Naga Sumanth Prasad
30/12/2024 -
Our recent stay at Gorukana was truly wonderful. We were three families, and we all had an incredibly enjoyable and comfortable experience in the cottages. The tree house, with its breathtaking view overlooking the lake, was an unforgettable experience. However, it was a bit challenging for my tall sons, who found the small bed a bit cramped. The atmosphere at Gorukana is magical, especially waking up to the sound of birds and enjoying the chill December weather, which added to our overall joy. The food was homely and tasty, making us feel right at home. Jayprakash, the manager, was exceptionally hospitable and made sure we had everything we needed. One thing to be aware of is the presence of tiny insects, but this is a minor inconvenience compared to the overall experience. Overall, it was a very lovely trip with family, and we look forward to visiting again!
Reena Premkumar
30/12/2024 -
Absolutely enjoyed my stay at Gorukana, Cosy rooms, Peaceful environment and lovely weather. It was a good getaway from the city, Felt refreshed and got the de stress I needed. Food was decent just wished there were more options but overall It was satisfactory. Came here with family members so it made the experience enjoyable and fun. Would definitely recommend this place to others but consider coming with family members so your experience is enjoyable.
Ash Denzel
30/12/2024 -
Visiting on a weekday felt like having the entire place to ourselves, which significantly enhanced our experience. We were the only guests during our stay, adding to the tranquility. The treehouse room was charming, though I’m not entirely sure it justified the ₹11k price tag, as it could have been better maintained—particularly the bathroom. That said, it provided a cozy, peaceful night’s sleep. Exploring the property was equally calming, offering a serene escape that truly soothes the mind. Meals are served three times a day, along with tea and snacks in the evening—all included in the price. The food was consistently good, with no major complaints, although the cleanliness of the dining tables and chairs could be improved. The nearby BR Hills Temple is worth a visit. The mini-trek to the temple is enjoyable, and returning to an evening tea afterward makes for a satisfying end to the day. Overall, it was a relaxing experience. Highly recommended for anyone looking to unwind or even for a quiet workation.
Abhishek Anantharaju
20/12/2024 -
Very good value for money. Not too far from Bangalore. Nice local food. Activities like short bird watching walks were organised.
Manoj Vaswani
20/12/2024
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I had good experience amidst nature..Enjoyed every moment..will share with frnds and family
13/01/2025 -
One of the best Resort I have ever seen. Best treatment.
13/01/2025 -
Pros - 1. The resort is very beautiful and you feel like you are staying amidst dense jungle 2. the food is very organic and homely. 3. Cultural activities are good 4. Spacious rooms Cons - 1. Rooms are basic
06/01/2025 -
Wonderful place amidst nature. Best for 1-2 days gate away from the hustle of the city life. Rooms are great with a unique architecture. Buffet food options are nice as well. This resort is 4km from the br hills point and temple. This place is run by the local soliga community and the profits are invested back for uplifting the community which was nice to know. The cultural event in the evening was great as well. Will definitely recommend.
06/01/2025 -
Cons: No room service, no flexible food timings, accessibility to elderly is very difficult, very few activities, support staff weren't that flexible with service, expensive comparison to services available. Pros: beautiful place/location, close to nature and serenity, neat rooms, less options but good/hygienic food taste, boat ride for kids only was a good option to explore.
06/01/2025 -
One of the best accommodations that I have visited. It is very evident that the Management takes extra pain to preserve the pristine environment around the cottages and would like to extend my appreciation for their efforts. The cottages are designed aesthetically and look very pleasing. Each cottage is located in such a way that there is no disturbance from the adjacent cottages. We slept peacefully through out the night. We are light sleepers and always have difficulty in other accommodations due to the noisy families :), but here in Gorukana, we experienced tranquility. Staff at the accommodation are very kind. Hospitality and food were excellent, Thanks to the Management and staff.
30/12/2024 -
Our recent stay at Gorukana was truly wonderful. We were three families, and we all had an incredibly enjoyable and comfortable experience in the cottages. The tree house, with its breathtaking view overlooking the lake, was an unforgettable experience. However, it was a bit challenging for my tall sons, who found the small bed a bit cramped. The atmosphere at Gorukana is magical, especially waking up to the sound of birds and enjoying the chill December weather, which added to our overall joy. The food was homely and tasty, making us feel right at home. Jayprakash, the manager, was exceptionally hospitable and made sure we had everything we needed. One thing to be aware of is the presence of tiny insects, but this is a minor inconvenience compared to the overall experience. Overall, it was a very lovely trip with family, and we look forward to visiting again!
30/12/2024 -
Absolutely enjoyed my stay at Gorukana, Cosy rooms, Peaceful environment and lovely weather. It was a good getaway from the city, Felt refreshed and got the de stress I needed. Food was decent just wished there were more options but overall It was satisfactory. Came here with family members so it made the experience enjoyable and fun. Would definitely recommend this place to others but consider coming with family members so your experience is enjoyable.
30/12/2024 -
Visiting on a weekday felt like having the entire place to ourselves, which significantly enhanced our experience. We were the only guests during our stay, adding to the tranquility. The treehouse room was charming, though I’m not entirely sure it justified the ₹11k price tag, as it could have been better maintained—particularly the bathroom. That said, it provided a cozy, peaceful night’s sleep. Exploring the property was equally calming, offering a serene escape that truly soothes the mind. Meals are served three times a day, along with tea and snacks in the evening—all included in the price. The food was consistently good, with no major complaints, although the cleanliness of the dining tables and chairs could be improved. The nearby BR Hills Temple is worth a visit. The mini-trek to the temple is enjoyable, and returning to an evening tea afterward makes for a satisfying end to the day. Overall, it was a relaxing experience. Highly recommended for anyone looking to unwind or even for a quiet workation.
20/12/2024 -
Very good value for money. Not too far from Bangalore. Nice local food. Activities like short bird watching walks were organised.
20/12/2024
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Choosing to stay with Gorukana means a positive impact on social change for the Soliga community.
Stay Address
Gorukana Eco Wellness Centre
(A Social Enterprise Initiative of Vivek Karuna Foundation)
Opp. Yerakanagadde Colony,
BR Hills, Chamarajanagar Dist.,
Karnataka – 571441
Office Address
Vivek Karuna Foundation
#81-82, Mysore-Ooty Road,
Near JSS College, Mysore,
Karnataka – 570025
For Reservations Contact
+91 63607 47973 (Monday – Saturday 9:30 am to 7:30 pm)
+91 89719 11612 (Monday – Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm)
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