Your Gateway to Nature’s Serene Haven
SERENE CAMPUS STAY
Rest, Simplicity, and Mindful Living
Gorukana Eco Wellness Centre offers a peaceful campus stay in the BRT landscape, where life follows a gentler pace and the days unfold in a calm, unhurried way. Surrounded by greenery, open spaces, and coffee and pepper plantations, the setting encourages simple living, quiet reflection, and a closer connection with the natural environment.
Spread across eight acres, the campus rests among silver oaks entwined with pepper vines and stretches of coffee that shape the hills of this region. Built with natural materials and simple eco-friendly design, the cottages and treehouse blend gently into the land, offering a quiet place to stay, slow down, and experience a more mindful way of living.
Whether walking along quiet trails, taking part in wellness practices, learning from the natural surroundings, or simply sitting in reflection, time at Gorukana invites a slower rhythm, where rest, simplicity, and a deeper connection with nature come naturally.
Current Offers
Cottages: Cozy Wilderness Living
Balcony with view
The cottages at Gorukana are built in harmony with the surrounding landscape, featuring thatched roofs, stone-clad exteriors, and rustic wooden interiors that reflect a simple, eco-friendly style. Each cottage is named after local wildlife, inspired by the biodiversity of the BRT region..
- Designed for Families and Small Groups: A queen-sized bed with an upper wooden loft that accommodates additional beds, making the space comfortable for families or small groups sharing a quiet stay in natural setting.
- Private Balcony with Scenic Views: The balcony opens out to views of plantations, hills, and greenery across the campus, offering a quiet place to sit, unwind, and take in the surroundings.
- Airy Design with Natural Light and Ventilation: High sloping roofs, tall glass windows, and natural ventilation keep the cottages comfortable in the hill climate, in keeping with the eco-friendly design of the campus. Skylit ensuite bathrooms bring in natural light, while clean, simple fittings provide everyday comfort.
High sloping roofs, tall glass windows, and balcony sit-outs open the cottages to light and greenery, creating airy spaces that feel calm and unhurried.
Tree House: Elevated Tranquility
Wide openings and the raised sit-out keep the space airy and open, with the sounds of birds, wind, and leaves becoming part of the stay. Located at the far edge of the campus, the Treehouse offers a stay raised above the ground, and surrounded by trees with open views of the hills greenery, and the lake below. Set apart from the cottages, it offers a sense of seclusion and a natural stillness within the BRT landscape.
- Elevated Among the Trees: The space includes a queen-sized bed with an attached outdoor-style bathroom and toilet, designed to keep the stay close to nature while maintaining basic comfort. Wide openings and the raised sit-out keep the space airy and open, with views of the lake and the sounds of birds, wind, and leaves becoming part of the stay.
With its elevated design and open surroundings, the Treehouse remains bright, airy, and closely connected to the trees and water below, creating a calm and unhurried space for those who value quiet, privacy, and time close to nature.
Balcony with lake view
Life at Gorukana
Mindful. Simple. Natural.
A stay at Gorukana follows a simple and mindful way of living, in harmony with the natural surroundings of the BRT landscape. The campus is designed to remain quiet and eco-friendly, encouraging rest, reflection, and a slower rhythm of life.
- Natural Surroundings: The campus is set among plantations, trees, and open land, and insects, frogs, or small reptiles may occasionally be seen in and around the rooms. This is part of the natural environment we live in and care for.
- Simple Living & Natural Comfort: The cottages are naturally ventilated and do not have air conditioning. Built to stay in balance with the climate of the hills, the spaces remain airy and comfortable without excessive use of energy.
- Simple Meals, Fresh Ingredients: Meals are prepared using fresh, local ingredients and served in a simple, home-style manner, reflecting the centre’s focus on wellbeing, balance, and sustainable living.
- Low-Distraction Stay: There are no televisions in the cottages, and mobile network connectivity is limited, creating a quiet, low-distraction environment that encourages time away from screens and closer connection with nature.
- Sustainable Practices: To reduce waste and conserve resources, we limit single-use plastics. Items such as dental kits and linen changes are provided on request as part of our effort to keep the campus environmentally responsible.
- Quiet & Smoke-Free Campus: To maintain a peaceful atmosphere, the campus is smoke-free and alcohol is not permitted. The stay is best suited for those who are comfortable with a simple, nature-based setting rather than a luxury resort experience.
Your stay at Gorukana also supports our social enterprise initiative, which provides livelihood opportunities for the Soliga community while promoting conservation and sustainable living.
Amenties
Our amenities are thoughtfully curated to enhance your stay while minimizing our environmental impact
With these amenities, we aim to provide a comfortable and eco-friendly experience that allows you to fully immerse yourself in the tranquility of nature.
Other Facilities
- Conference Room with AV facilities
- Multipurpose room with indoor games.
- Free parking and driver accommodation on the property
- Open-air performance area