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Tour boat on the Sharavathi backwaters with palm-covered banks
2 nightsCouples & friends

Backwater Weekend

Best for: A first taste of the backwaters

  • Single room
  • Breakfast
  • Sharavathi boat ride
  • Campfire night
Murudeshwar beach and hills seen from the temple tower
3 nightsExplorers

Coastal Explorer

Best for: Seeing the whole coast in one trip

  • Single room
  • Breakfast
  • Boat ride
  • Car day trip to Murudeshwar & Gokarna
Apsarakonda Falls near Honnavar
2 nightsFamilies

Jungle & Falls

Best for: Kids, waterfalls and forest paths

  • Family room
  • All meals
  • Guided jungle walk
  • Apsarakonda Falls visit
Campfire in the yard at night
CustomGroups & parties

Group Getaway

Best for: Birthdays, reunions and celebrations

  • All rooms
  • Catering for the group
  • Party boating
  • Campfire & decorations

Prices are indicative and confirmed by the host on WhatsApp.

Rooms in Honnavar: single and family rooms Best homestay in Honnavar, compared honestly Photos of the rooms and the boats

Experiences

Add-ons and services

Stay, eat, boat and explore with one family. Every experience below can be added to your stay.

A boat gliding down a palm-lined channel, mirrored in the water01₹1,500 for 1 hr · ₹2,500 for 2 hrs

Backwater Boating

Glide through the Sharavathi backwaters and mangroves on Pauli's own boats, at government-fixed rates per private boat. Free reschedule if the weather turns.

Murudeshwar beach and hills seen from the temple tower02On request

Travel Tours

Day trips to Murudeshwar, Gokarna, Jog Falls, Apsarakonda and the beaches, planned and driven by locals.

Campfire glowing beside a tent under a starry night sky03On request

Campfire Nights

A fire in the yard under the palms, with music, snacks and the sound of the river. Arranged on request.

Walker on a green forest trail in the Western Ghats04On request

Jungle Walks

Guided walks through the Western Ghats forest, hidden waterfalls and village paths around Honnavar.

Mangalorean fish meal on a banana leaf with rice, curry and fried fish05On request

Food & Catering

All types of food, veg and non-veg, coastal Karnataka style. Catering for groups, birthdays and events.

Yellow auto rickshaw on a red-earth road through the forest06On request

Car, Auto & Bike Hire

Rental cars with driver, auto rickshaw rides and two-wheelers to explore at your own pace.

Some experience photos are from Wikimedia Commons contributors under CC licences.

Contact

How booking works

  1. 1

    Message us

    Send your dates, number of guests and the package you like on WhatsApp.

  2. 2

    We confirm

    Pauli replies with availability, the final price and what is included.

  3. 3

    Pay a small advance

    A UPI advance holds your room. The rest is paid at the homestay.

  4. 4

    Arrive and relax

    Pick-up from the bus stand or station on request. Then the boats are waiting.

Good to know

Package questions

Can I mix and match?

Yes. Every package is a starting point. Add a boat ride, a car day or catering to any stay.

Do prices include meals?

Breakfast is included where listed. Lunch and dinner are cooked at home on request and priced per head.

What if it rains?

Boat rides are rescheduled free of charge. The house, the food and the campfire under the roof still happen.

Is there a minimum stay?

No. Packages are shown for two or three nights, but a single night is fine on most dates.

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We take bookings and questions only on WhatsApp. Tell us your dates, number of guests and what you'd like to do.

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