For our monthly getaways the BH has started looking at places that allow dogs. And in the process we are discovering beautiful places. Homestays where the intent is not just to make money, but mainly to ensure that you have a good time. Where the people are nice and give a truly homely feeling.
Such was Mugilu. Near to Sakleshpur. Its about a 5hr drive from Bangalore. The homestay is run by a couple in their thirties. Very warm and friendly, they actually make an effort to make you feel comfortable. They have three cottages and can accomodate more people if needed. They'll provide spare mattresses etc if you are going as a group. The balconies in the cottages were to die for. Two easy chairs and a view of their estate.They have three dogs- a German Shepherd, a very friendly Rottweiler and a local breed. The dogs keep to themselves unlike the ones at Rappa. So even if you are scared of dogs don’t worry. They just sniff around and then go off to do their own thing. The best thing about such places are the total ease and comfortable feeling that you get. Cocoa gets to run around freely ( she is never chained) and she just enjoys these outings.
Sightseeing per say, we didn’t do much. Went to the Hemavathy backwaters in the evening, had fun playing in the knee deep water. Cocoa as usual went berserk with all that water around. The food was good tasty Kannada stuff. We really hogged!Nothing new about that, I know :-) The next day early morning went for a hike. Halfway into the hike we decided to not trek up to the top, but took a detour to a private waterfall. Slipped and slithered over the rocks, it was an adventure for us city people :-) played in the water and then got back with a HUGE appetite. We got back and dug into stacks of toast and omlettes, rava idlis and curries. Conversation was resumed after only a hour or so.
It was a very short trip. Reached there on sat afternoon. Started back by Sunday morning after breakfast. Got back to banaglore by evening. The perfect weekend.

[The meadows next to the homestay- Ideal place to play ball or just laze around with a book]