The stay

Earth-toned rooms, Arunachala views

Each room is a calm, earth-toned cocoon: two separate teak-wood cots with crisp cotton linens, soft lighting, and hand-woven rugs create a warm, minimalist elegance. Large windows frame an uninterrupted view of Arunachala, while quiet air-conditioning, ceiling fans, and natural ventilation keep the space cool.

An attached bath with hot-water geyser, eco-friendly toiletries, and ample storage completes the restful setting — inviting you to settle in, breathe deep, and simply be.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in house at Annalaya — sattvic, seasonal and mostly grown in our own gardens.

Twin bed room with teak cots, cotton linens and handwoven rugs

A glimpse of the retreat

Stone pathway winding through the retreat gardenTwin bed room with mud-plastered walls and handwoven rugsDining table set with steel ware and fresh fruitPalm-lined walkway leading to the guest cottagesWarmly lit guest room with terracotta tiled floorOpen grounds and farmland at ArunamangalaAnnalaya dining hall with thatched roof and carved wooden doorsGreen lawn shaded by frangipani and palm treesMeditation hall with mud-plastered walls, wooden pillars and a round window