Nature
Gardens, a rock waterfall, bird watching at Birdwatch Haven and quiet lawns — an environment free from loud music, 18 km from Tumakuru.
Resort & Nature Park near Tumakuru
Saakshi Retreat
A nature getaway for day outings, overnight stays, celebrations and photoshoots — 18 km from Tumakuru, 90 km from Bengaluru.
- 18 kmfrom Tumakuru
- 90 kmfrom Bengaluru
- 3×Best Nature Park Award, Horticulture Dept.
Why Saakshi?
One nature park, four reasons to come.
Stay
AC cottages, an eco-hut-style dormitory and camping tents, with multi-cuisine meals from the Harvest Kitchen.
Experiences
Nature walks, archery, badminton, the pool, a campfire in the evening and meditation halls for the morning.
Photography and events
Exquisite backdrops for shoots, plus lawns and an open-air lawn for weddings, parties and corporate days.
Choose your Saakshi experience
Come for a day, stay the night, or bring the celebration.
Day Out
Stay
Cottages, dorms and tents
- From ₹2,100 per person
- Check-in 1:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM
Photoshoot
Exquisite backdrops
- Pre-wedding, maternity, baby, family, fashion
- Parking, changing rooms & restrooms
Events
Weddings, parties and corporate days
- Event lawns & open-air lawn
- Multi-cuisine catering
Experiences
Things to do at Saakshi.
Activities are included in every package. Pool access is until 7:30 PM; the campfire runs until 10:30 PM.
- Nature walks
- Archery
- Badminton
- Swimming pool
- Bird watching
- Campfire
- Meditation
- Photography
- Open-air Lawn
- Wisdom library
- Children’s play area
The spaces of Saakshi
Every corner has a name and a purpose.
From the Harvest Kitchen’s copper thalis to the Zen Garden, each space in the park is built for one kind of rest.
Harvest Kitchen
Dining hall & kitchen — multi-cuisine meals, most vegetables and fruits from our own farm
Sadhana
Meditation hall with audio-video facilities for thirty participants
The Grove
Open-air lawn under the trees for dance and music
Play Arena
Small playground — archery and badminton
Ember Circle
Campfire circle for music and celebrations
Camping
Pitched tents for the night, a campfire and breakfast in the park
Zen Garden
Zen garden with a pergola — a spot to sit with Tibetan tea
Birdwatch Haven
Birdwatcher’s retreat — bird watching and photography
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Serene Stays
The accommodation avenue — AC cottages and the eco-hut-style dormitory
The Pool
Swimming pool — open until 7:30 PM
The Waterfall
Rock cascade, lit up at dusk
Stays & packages
Day visits and overnight stays.
Day rates are per person; AC cottages are quoted for the couple. Children below 5 years are free. Cottages and huts: check-in 1:00 PM, check-out 11:00 AM.
Day visits
Day visit · 10 AM – 6 PM
Day Out
₹945 per person
Including GST
Child (6–12 years) ₹630 · Below 5 years: free
- Welcome drink
- Lunch
- High Tea
- All activities
Evening · 6 PM – 10 PM
Pool Party
₹945 per person
Including GST
Child (6–12 years) ₹630 · Below 5 years: free
- High Tea
- Dinner
- Campfire
- All activities
Overnight stays
Overnight · Serene Stays
Premium AC Cottage Double occupancy
₹7,000 per couple
GST exclusive
Child (6–12 years): ask us · Below 5 years: free
Check-in 1:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM
- Welcome drink
- Lunch
- High Tea
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- All activities
Overnight · Serene Stays
Deluxe AC Cottage Double occupancy
₹6,400 per couple
GST exclusive
Child (6–12 years): ask us · Below 5 years: free
Check-in 1:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM
- Welcome drink
- Lunch
- High Tea
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- All activities
Overnight · groups
Eco-hut-style dormitory 7-bed and 10-bed huts
₹2,500 per person
GST exclusive
Child (6–12 years): ask us · Below 5 years: free
Check-in 1:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM
- Welcome drink
- Lunch
- High Tea
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- All activities
Overnight · under canvas
Camping Tent Double occupancy
₹2,100 per person
GST exclusive
Child (6–12 years): ask us · Below 5 years: free
Check-in: confirm when booking · Check-out 11:00 AM
- High Tea
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- All activities
- Day Out and Pool Party are priced per person; AC cottages are quoted for the couple.
- Children below 5 years are free on every package.
- Groups, schools and corporate teams are quoted as a bundle — send your dates and numbers.
- Swimming pool access until 7:30 PM · campfire until 10:30 PM.
- Nylon swimwear is mandatory in the swimming pool, for safety and hygiene.
Groups, schools and corporate teams — tell us your dates and numbers and we will put a bundle together.
Group BookingEvents
Celebrate in the open.
Lawns for a ceremony or a canopy, an open-air lawn for music and dance, a campfire circle for the evening, and multi-cuisine catering from the Harvest Kitchen.
- Weddings & receptions
- Engagements & ceremonies
- Birthdays & parties
- Family gatherings
- Corporate events & team outings
- Special occasions
The dance floor is available at selected times — please check the schedule with our staff.
Photoshoots
Tumakuru’s photography destination
Exquisitenatural & designed backdrops
Lawns, the rock waterfall, pergolas, painted doors and the cottage avenue — one property, many settings, all within a short walk of each other.
- Pre-wedding
- Post-wedding
- Maternity
- Baby
- Family portraits
- Matrimonial
- Fashion
- Creative shoots
- Ample parking
- Changing rooms
- Restrooms
Pause. Breathe. Reconnect.
Meditation and reflection at Saakshi.
Saakshi Inner Retreat is our own meditation programme, facilitated by Prithvi Mallanna. The Zen Garden and its pergola are a short walk from the halls.
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Saakshi Retreat
A day to pause, reconnect and come home to yourself.
Facilitated by Prithvi Mallanna
Next camp
Date to be announced
- Release stress
- Relax & rejuvenate
- Open the heart
- Meditate & be still
- Connect with nature
- Discover purpose
- Live & serve
What to expect
- Dynamic meditation (selected sessions)
- Breath and mind relaxation
- Heart connection and gratitude
- Guided meditations (10–20 minutes each)
- Nature walk and silence
- Self-reflection and sharing circle
- Tools for a more peaceful and purposeful life
Who can join
- Business people, professionals, families and individuals
- Anyone seeking peace and inner well-being
- Beginners and experienced meditators alike
- Nature lovers and seekers of silence
- Open to all — any background or belief
Participants: 18 years and above only
- Open to all
- No prior experience needed
- Simple practices, deep experience
Our meditation spaces
Sadhana
A spacious meditation hall with audio-video facilities for up to thirty participants.
Mouna
A meditation hall dedicated to silent sitting.
Books for sale
The wisdom library — books on yoga, meditation, Indian and Western philosophy, plus meditation and discourse recordings.
About Saakshi
A resort and nature park near Tumakuru.
Saakshi Retreat is a resort and nature park on NH-48, just outside Tumakuru, where nature, comfort and warm hospitality come together. Set among lush gardens, the retreat features AC cottages, an eco-hut-style dormitory, a rock waterfall, a swimming pool, meditation halls and spacious open lawns. A unit of Prithvi Restaurant, Tumakuru, our kitchen brings the restaurant’s culinary heritage to every plate, serving a delicious variety of cuisines made with fresh, organic vegetables and fruits, most grown on our own farm.
Saakshi’s own story is titled Barren to Green (ಸಾಕ್ಷಿ ಬೆಳೆದು ಬಂದ ದಾರಿ).
- 3×Best Nature Park Award,
Horticulture Department - 18 kmfrom Tumakuru
- 90 kmfrom Bengaluru
No loud music
No smoking in common areas
Multi-Cuisine Kitchen
A unit of
Prithvi Restaurant, Tumakuru
Prithvi Restaurant, Tumakuru
The people
Three pillars of Saakshi.
Prithvi Mallanna
Founder · Prithvi Restaurant & Saakshi Retreat
Runs Prithvi, a traditionally styled North Indian restaurant in Tumakuru, leads Saakshi Inner Retreat, his own meditation programme, and writes on spirituality. He built Saakshi to give visitors a holistic experience of nature.
Nadeem Ahamed
MSc Agriculture · Landscape
Landscaping expert who designs, plans and builds the outdoor spaces — drawing on horticulture, soil science and design so they stay functional and in harmony with the surrounding ecosystem.
Sadevan
The Artist
Brings native art to the walls, gates and gardens — painting, sculpture, pottery and storytelling drawn from our own cultural heritage.
Distinguished guests
Friends who have visited Saakshi.
Over the years, writers, artists and leaders in public life have spent time with us at Saakshi — most of them alongside our founder, Prithvi Mallanna.
With founder Prithvi Mallanna
Literature & art
K. B. Siddaiah & K. T. Shivaprasad
The late poet and thinker K. B. Siddaiah, a defining voice in Kannada literature and social thought, with the late K. T. Shivaprasad (1947–2026) — artist, architect and photographer, revered as the “People’s Painter” for portraying the dignity of rural life, farmers and workers.
With founder Prithvi Mallanna
Public life
Satish Jarkiholi
Minister of Public Works in the Government of Karnataka and MLA for Yemakanmardi since 2008 — one of the most prominent leaders from Belagavi.
With founder Prithvi Mallanna
Law, service & society
Prof. Ravi Varma Kumar, Arkesh & Y. Mahesh Kumar
Professor Ravi Varma Kumar, academic and former Advocate General of Karnataka; Arkesh, retired Inspector General of Police; and Y. Mahesh Kumar, former MLC from Mysuru — a memorable gathering of figures from law, public service and society.
With founder Prithvi Mallanna
Theatre
B. Jayashree
Veteran theatre actress, director and singer (born 1950) who has also acted in films and television and worked as a dubbing artist. Creative director of Spandana, the Bengaluru theatre company founded in 1976, and a Padma Shri recipient (2013).
Kannada cinema
S. Shivaram
The late S. Shivaram (1938–2021), a veteran of Kannada cinema for six decades — actor, producer and director, remembered for Nagarahavu, Shubhamangala and Yajamana. A passionate photographer, he is seen here on a photo shoot at Saakshi.
Spirituality
Swami Veereshananda Saraswathi & Swami Paramananda
Swami Veereshananda Saraswathi and Swami Paramananda from the Ramakrishna–Vivekananda Ashrama, Tumakuru, visited Saakshi Retreat. Their visit was a memorable occasion, reflecting the values of spirituality, service and harmony inspired by the teachings of Sri Ramakrishna and Swami Vivekananda.
Guest reviews
What our guests say.
Excerpts quoted verbatim from public reviews on Google and Justdial.
Hospitality
“Highly recommend Sakshi Retreat for anyone looking for a peaceful place with amazing hospitality and genuinely good people.”
Nature & greenery
“Amazing ambiance, calm, serene, greenery, love the best food, trees, cool breeze, just love the hospitality and amazing experience.”
Calm & food
“The feeling is very home like and it feels very calm and relaxing. … The food is pure veg and is very hygienic.”
Family outing
“A wonderful place to visit especially with family. No alcohol and complete vegetarian resort. Cool and peaceful environment.”
Swimming pool
“It was nice stay.. my son and daughter played and enjoyed in swimming pool. food is tasty.. scenary is good..”
Photography
“Wonderful place to relax and have fun with your family … It has the pure vibes of village life. and best place for photography. And the food is next level.”
Peaceful stay
“Had a wonderful stay at Sakshi Retreat, Tumkur. The place is peaceful, well-maintained, and perfect for relaxing away from city noise. Rooms were clean and comfortable, staff was polite and helpful, and the overall atmosphere felt calm and refreshing.”
Cottage stay
“Four of us stayed one Night. Premium Rooms where we stayed it is very clean & posh. Food is excellent, hospitality is very good. … Morning we enjoyed nature walk. It is worth visiting again.”
Ratings and counts as published on each platform on 19 September 2026; tap a rating to see the live figure. Reviews are quoted without alteration.
Gallery
Around the retreat.
Drone viewThe whole retreat from above
PlayRope bridge across the water
NatureThe rock waterfall by day
BackdropPainted door
PoolThe swimming pool
FamilySwings under the trees
EveningsCampfire corner
StayPremium AC cottage
StayDeluxe AC cottage
Drone viewCelebration lawn under the ribbon canopy
StayNative art in the rooms
EventsOpen-air stage on the lawn
BackdropThe heart garden
StayEco-hut-style dormitory
StayCamping tents
PlayThe lawn
BackdropPhoto-frame swing
EventsOpen-air wedding
BackdropDecorated bullock cart
MeditationSadhana meditation hall
NatureThe waterfall at dusk
FoodHarvest Kitchen dining hall
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Nearby attractions
Worth the drive from Saakshi.
Narasimha Swamy Temple, Seebi
Historic temple where Lord Narasimha is worshipped in the form of a shaligrama, facing north-east.
Siddarabetta
The "Hill of Saints" — a hill with an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Sira Fort
A historic fort in the town of Sira, known for its architecture and the tunnels beneath it.
Kaggaladu Bird Sanctuary
The second-largest painted-stork sanctuary in South Asia after Kokkarebellur.
Sutth Kanive (Mini Madikeri)
A green valley in the hills east of Chikkanayakanahalli.
Distances as published by Saakshi Retreat, measured from the resort.
Before you come
Questions guests usually ask.
Where is Saakshi Retreat?
On NH-48, Sira Road, at Bellavi Cross near VRL Hotel, Tumakuru, Karnataka 572128 — 18 km from Tumakuru and 90 km from Bengaluru. Get directions.
How far is it from Tumakuru?
18 km on NH-48 (Sira Road).
How far is it from Bengaluru?
90 km by road via NH-48.
What are the Day Out timings and price?
The Day Out runs 10 AM – 6 PM. It is ₹945 per person including GST, with a welcome drink, lunch, high tea and all activities. Children 6–12 years are ₹630; children below 5 years are free.
What are the Pool Party timings?
The Pool Party runs 6 PM – 10 PM and is ₹945 per person including GST — high tea, dinner, a campfire and activities.
What are the swimming pool timings?
Regular pool access is available until 7:30 PM. The evening Pool Party is a separate package from 6 PM – 10 PM.
What is the check-in time?
Check-in for cottages and the eco-hut-style dormitory is at 1:00 PM. For camping tents, please confirm the check-in time when you book.
What is the check-out time?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
What stay options are available?
Premium and Deluxe AC cottages for two, eco-hut-style dormitories with 7 and 10 beds, and camping tents for two — from ₹2,100 per person. Each card above shows its own rate, what it includes and how GST applies.
Is there child pricing?
Children below 5 years are free on every package. On the Day Out and Pool Party, children 6–12 years are ₹630. For child rates on overnight stays, please ask us when booking.
What meals are included?
Day Out: welcome drink, lunch, high tea. Pool Party: high tea and dinner. Cottage and eco-hut-style dormitory stays: welcome drink, lunch, high tea, dinner and breakfast. Camping: high tea, dinner and breakfast. All meals come from our multi-cuisine kitchen.
Are there dress rules for the pool?
Nylon swimwear is mandatory in the swimming pool, for safety and hygiene.
Do I need to book in advance?
Please confirm your preferred date and the number of guests at least 48 hours in advance. Please make the required advance payment before the scheduled date.
Are the facilities shared with other guests?
Exclusivity of facilities cannot be guaranteed — other guests may be using the same amenities at the same time.
Do you take group, school or corporate bookings?
Yes. Groups, schools and corporate teams are quoted as a bundle rather than per head — send us your dates and numbers. Enquire about a group booking.
Can we do a photoshoot at Saakshi?
Yes — pre-wedding, post-wedding, maternity, baby, family, matrimonial, fashion and creative shoots, with exquisite natural and designed backdrops. Parking, changing rooms and restrooms are available. Ask about a photoshoot.
Can we host an event?
Yes — weddings and receptions, engagements and ceremonies, birthdays and parties, family gatherings and corporate events, on the lawns and the open-air lawn. Plan your event.
What is the cancellation policy?
Please contact Saakshi Retreat for the current cancellation policy before you book.
What is the refund policy?
Please contact Saakshi Retreat for the current refund policy before you book.
How do I pay?
Bookings are confirmed with an advance. Pay through UPI by scanning the PhonePe QR on this page, or ask us for the bank transfer details when you book. Please verify the details with us by phone before you pay. Payment details.
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90 km from Bengaluru. 18 km from Tumakuru.
NH-48, Sira Road, Bellavi Cross, Near VRL Hotel,Tumakuru, Karnataka 572128
- Day Out10 AM – 6 PM
- Pool Party6 PM – 10 PM
- Pool accessuntil 7:30 PM
- Check-in1:00 PM
- Check-out11:00 AM
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- Bank & branch
- State Bank of India (1863) – Vasanth Narsapur
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- 29AKPPM5795D1ZH
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