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Madkekar's Parashurama Experience is an exclusive health
and heritage holiday resort designed to give a memorable taste of
the Karavali (Coastal Karnataka) region.
This small group resort, is part of the Madkekar's Sullia Estate
with the Madkekar Family bungalow as the nucleus. The family run
resort aims at giving every visitor a complete picture of India
in a beautiful blend.
The resort is developed keeping in mind the health aspects, comfort
and security as the focal points. Traditional and modern health
measures are followed in maintaining a clean environment, good sanitation,
healthy food and safe recreational facilities, of which , the health
club is our pride. Your special experience will include a fascinating
stay in the estate resort in a quiet village with all modern amenities
and an insight into Indian village life, history, culture, Ayurveda
and Yoga.
Location:
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This resort is in the
picturesque evergreen coast of South - western India, 30 kilometers
from the city of Mangalore, in Manchi Village, Bantwal Taluk,
Dakshina Kannada District, Karnataka State in South India. |
Your host :
The Madkekar family of Manchi Sullia based at the 19th century bungalow
will ensure a refreshing holiday experience for you.
The madkekar family that migrated from Goa five centuries ago, has
been active in social and traditional activities over generations.
The estate bungalow - home of Madkekar family - hosts a variety
of rituals that reflect the Indian culture and tradition.
We practice environment friendly measures such as organic farming,
soil erosion prevention, ground water recharging and use of non-conventional
energy sources.
Research in the Ayurveda,the Indian Medicine, in the context of
modern medicine is being pursued by the family.
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How to get to us?
The resort has a convenient road access and is just 5 kilometers
from the Melkar Junction on the National highway No.48 that connects
Bangalore and Mangalore. Mangalore is well connected to all the
cities in India. Nearest Transport
Pick-up Service:
We have a free pick up and drop service for our guests from any
place within a radius of 50 kilometers which includes Mangalore
city. We can also pick or guide you to the resort from any place.
When to visit?
Life is most colourful between October and February
with various activities such as festivals , marriages, harvesting,
cultural activities etc.
The monsoon brings to life beautiful water falls and rich vegetation
that includes precious herbs between June and September.
The summer, from March to May, offers a variety of
tropical fruits - banana, mango, gauva, pineapple & jackfruit.
The resort is open round the year. During the dry summer between
April & May, some of the services may not be available.
Weather Information
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Season
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Months
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Temperature in
degree Celsius
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Average Rainfall
in centimeters per month
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Max
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Min
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| Autumn & Winter |
October-Febraury |
28 - 32
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17 - 22
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5 - 15
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| Summer |
March - May |
32 - 35
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22 - 25
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0 - 5
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| Monsoon |
June - September |
28 - 32
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22 - 25
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100
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Duration of Stay:
We recommend that you spend minimum of one week in the region so
as to get a realistic taste of what it has to offer. However, two
week stay will be ideal.
Disabled Traveller : Facilities are available for the comfort
of disabled travelers. Please inform your needs in detail in advance.
Our Highlights: Small group( maximum 20 guests ), family
run, village resort amidst an organic farm developed with health
as a main theme. The day trips, food and cultural programmes are
designed to give you the best of the region and India in general.
Further Travel: Travel North from Coastal Karnataka to Goa
( 6 hours journey by the beautiful Konkan railway) for the world
famous beaches,Portuguese heritage, Sea food and Goan "Fenny"!.
Southwards, Kerala is just an hour's drive away. It has one of the
most advanced Ayurvedic and Astrological sciences in addition to
the beaches, wild life and hill stations.
Inland Eastwards, explore rest of the fascinating Karnataka famous
for the Sandalwood, fragrance sticks, Waterfalls, Wildlife, hill
stations and Archeological sites.
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Booking:
Bookings can be done by telephone, telefax, Mail, E-mail or through
the Contact Us page of this website.
Our Emblem - "Tulsi" (Osimum sanctum):
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The many uses of the
plant, medicinal to lightening arrester, have made it a compulsory
part of every Indian house.
The medicinal use of Tulsi is include water purification, treatment
of cardiovascular and Infertility conditions. |
"Annual offerings (Tulsi pooja) for the Tulsi
plant" "Holiest of holy plants in India"
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