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HOLIDAY RESORT PROJECT BUSINESS PLAN

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Executive Summary

The purpose of this business plan is to raise for the development of an five star catagoery clubhouse and resort while showcasing the expected financials and operations over the next five years. The Hotel and Resort, Inc. (Dzthe Companydz) is a Bengaluru based corporation that will provide customers with an outstanding resort experience. The Company was founded by TSCR KRISHNAPPA. BUSINESS GOAL

The goal of the project is to develop a club house and resort facility in the proposed land.

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Proposed land

The proposed parcel of land is located 14 kms from the city of Hassan towards Chikmaglur Ȃ town. The land is bounded by the scenic view hill top wind mills towards east, road towards south, greenery towards west and lake view towards north.

Physical characteristics

The parcel of land is generally flat with a maximum height variation of approximately 5 meters from the highest to the lowest points. it is very conducive for hospitality development as the cost of land formation etc.is limited. The property has a tremendous location being located at above said features of the location. It lacks views of the external facing vistas and the entire resort must be internal facing and hence design will play an very important role in on this project.

Local access

Local access to the site is private taxis, jeeps, buses, tourist cabs, personal vehicles and chauffeur driven vehicles

Hagare overveiw

The hospitality industry is the largest industry in hagare as the city is the base for Hassan tourism. Situated at a distance of 208 kms from , Hassan is tranquil little town in the south state of . This quiet picturesque town is an ideal base to visit , Belur and Halebid. Hassan in Karnataka is the oldest town of of 11th to 13th century AD in India. Hassan has recently become a tourist destination for its unique style of architecture. Tourists stay at this small town to visit the nearby travel destinations of Belur and Halebid famous for their antique . Hassan overview

Hassan (: ʭ) is a district in Karnataka state, India. The district headquarters are Hassan. was the seat of the Hoysala Empire which at its peak ruled large parts of from Belur as its early capital and as its later capital during the period 1000 - 1334 CE. Today Hassan is primarily known worldwide for its and is a veritable treasure trove of about fifty sculptural marvels tucked away in several villages and towns of the district. Hassan is also known as the location of the Master Control Facility of the Indian Space Research Organization's Indian National Satellite System.

Hoysala architecture The Hoysalas claim to immortality arises from their contribution to Kannada culture, and their own unique style of architecture. Historians such as Henry Cousens and James Furgusson observed that the Hoysala style of architecture is essentially an extension and culmination of the vesara style initiated by theBadami Chalukyas and further enhanced by the Kalyani Chalukyas. In fact, the carved doorways, lathe turned pillars and pierced window screens used frequently by the Hoysalas is also commonly seen in earlier Kalyani Chalukya temples of north and central Karnataka. The Star shaped platform on which many Hoysala temples were constructed, the Jagati, the Zig- Zag character of the walls and the density of sculpture on gray soap stone (chloritic schist) is however a unique features of Hoysala architecture.

Geography

Lying between 12° 13´ and 13° 33´ North latitudes and 75° 33´ and 76°38´ East longitude, Hassan district has a total area of 6826.15 km². It is divided into 8 taluks, 38 hoblies & 2369 villages. The geography is mixed with the malnad or mountainous region to the west and south west called Ghat and the maidan or planis regions in the north, south and east. There are some areas of degraded forest ranges in central portion of the district.

The general level of Hassan district is it slopes with the course of Hemavathi river from the western ghat ranges towards the bed of Cauvery river near Hampapura in the south east. Its chief tributary is Yagachi from Belur taluq which joins it near Gorur. Hemavathi passes through Holenarsipur taluq in a southerly direction and joins with Cauvery river near Hampapura close to the border of Hassan district. Hassan and Belur stands around 3,084 and 3,150 feet (960 m) above the sea level respectively.

The district is surrounded by District to the north west, District to the north, District to the east, District to the south east, to the south, to the south west and district to the west.

Demographics

According to the 2011 census Hassan district has a population of 1,776,221,[1] roughly equal to the nation of The Gambia[2] or the US state of .[3] This gives it a ranking of 270th in India (out of a total of 640).[1] The district has a population density of 261 inhabitants per square kilometre (680 /sq mi) .[1] Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 3.17 %.[1] Hassan has a sex ratio of 1005 females for every 1000 males,[1] and a literacy rate of 75.89%.[1]

Kannada is spoken by a vast majority of the people in the district. Economy

Tourism and are the two main sources of income of Hassan district. Coffee is grown in the malnad areas of Sakleshpura. Other than this, farmers grow black pepper, potato, ragi, paddy and sugarcane. Hassan district has forty five monuments that receive protection from authorities. Twenty four of these are protected by Karnataka state archaeological department while the remaining twenty one are protected by the Archaeological Survey of India and are hence of national importance.

Concerns

According to estimates, in the year 2005, 800,000 tourists visited the temples of Hassan district. However concerns remain that the true and full tourism potential may not have been exploited in the district. Some of the sculptures and monuments in Channakeshava at Belur and the Hoysaleshwara temple at Halebidu have been damaged by vandals. The ASI has blamed lack of manpower to fully guard the premises effectively. A blame game between the Department of Tourism and ASI has been ongoing.

Concerned people have complained that some of the protected temples are not in good condition including Keshava and Someshwara temples at Harnahalli, Nageshwara and Channakeshava temples at Mosale, Channakeshava (Allanatha) Temple at . Some temples which are really worth visiting should be on the tourist circuit too they said. These are the Lakshminarasimha temple at Nuggehalli, Lakshmidevi temple at Doddagaddavalli and Lakshminarayana temple at .

Proposals

 A proposal has been sent to the government for the development of some Hoysala temples and tourist places, including Ramanathapura, Shanthigrama, Sriramadevarakatte and the Gorur Dam.  Develop eight parisara vana or environmental parks in eight taluks of the district.  Lion safari at Gendekatte forest in an area of 120 hectares.  Develop an 'eco-tourism at Belasinda forest area of taluk on 100 acres (0.40 km2) of land.  conservation centre on 2,000 acres (8.1 km2) at Sriramadevarahalla of Belur taluk.  Eco-tourism in Bisle forest area of taluk.  Medicinal plants park at Hirekallugudda forest area of taluk. Transport By air Hassan airport is expected to be operational by 2015 and is expected cater to a passenger capacity of 3 million and cargo capacity of 100,000 ton yearly. The airport will be an aircraft maintenance and modification (AMM) hub.

Bengaluru international airport

Mysore airport

Manglaore airport

By Road

Hassan is well connected to Bangalore, Mysore, , , and Chickmagalore. It is around 187 km from Bangalore and 115 km from Mysore. One can get frequent Govt. buses to Hassan from these cities/towns.

By Rail

Hassan is connected by rail to Bangalore, Mysore, , and Mangalore. Culture of Hassan

Much of culture of Hassan district in the past is linked with the Hoysala and Ganga dynasty rulers who ruled over this area. Initially the Gangas were but by the time of king Shivamara II 785 CE., took to . The Hoysalas were Jains too and the mythical founder of the empire sala was said to be blessed by the Jain sage Sudatta Muni. Some of the successive rulers were also Jains untilRamanujacharya came to Hassan to escape persecution from the Cholas in early 12th century. During this time was influenced by Ramanujacharya and accepted , though his wife Shantaladevi continued to follow Jainism, setting an example of religious tolerance. In fact the Channigraya temple in Belur was commissioned by her during the time the nearby famous Chennakeshavatemple was being built. This tolerance is alive even today and can be seen in the importance given by the district administration and people in general to Jain religious events like , long after Jainism has ceased to be the main religious practice of this region. While Most of the Hoysala monuments in Hassan are Hindu, and date between the 11th c. - 13th c. CE, the monuments ofShravanabelagola are a colossal effort of the Jain Ganga dynasty who ruled from about 350 - 999 CE. and is one of the most important Jain pilgrimage sites for in India.

Today, Hassan is a largely agrarian community with a charm that is essentially similar to that of , except the palaces and colonial buildings of Mysore are replaced with exquisite vesaramonuments built by the Hoysalas. One does not have to travel more than a few kilometers to visit the next monument on the list.

Its cuisine is a mix of Mysore, Kodagu and Dakshina Kannada districts resulting in tasty specialities like midigayi pickle (small raw mango), sandige, avalakki (beaten ), Kadabu (different types of Kadabu's are prepared from rice and cereals) and talipittu (akki rotti made of rice flour). About 5% of the total population are Muslims. A community of Hebbar Iyengars an ancient community who settled in this area for more than a thousand years. An inscription in Shantigrama indicates that the founder was a Brahmin from Kashi. Hassan Iyengars, a different Brahmin community are well known all over for their tasty condiment preparations like cakes, puffs, biscuits and breads etc. Iyengar bakeries are a common feature in most towns and cities of Karnataka. Hassan is also called as Poor man's Ooty. Its Bisle ghat area has the same scenic beauty of the Nilgiri district of without the rapid and extensive commercialization. Hassan is a place where Kannada literature finds famous personalities like Gorur Ramaswamy Iyengar. Tourist attraction

Aregal Basadi:Built in the 12th century, Aregal Basadi is a Jain Basadi situated in Jinanathapura, in Hassan District of Karnataka. This basadi has been built in the lines of Hoysala temple architecture. This highly decorated basadi enshrines a white marble idol of Lord Parshwanath.

Chavundaraya Basadi:The Basadi, built around 982, is one of the oldest basadis on the . This basadi is believed to have been constructed by Chavundaraya, the eminent general of the Ganga King Rachamalla Sathyavakya. It is dedicated to Lord Neminath, the 22nd Tirthankar.

Hongere :Built during the Hoysala's period in the 12th century, Hongere Jain Temple is a famous pilgrim center in Hassan District. Bhagvan Mahavir, the main which is 30 inches tall and black in color is found in posture.

Bhandari Basti:Bhandari Basti is one of the main Jain temples on Chandragiri Hill in Karnataka and is south-east of Sravanabelagola.This Jain temple is the largest of its kind in area and the temple architecture resembles Hoysala style.

Hole Narsipur Temple:Neminatha Temple is an ancient Jain temple located at Hole Narsipur in Hassan District of Karnataka. Built in 915 by Sri Chavundaraya, the shrine is dedicated to Bhagvan Neminatha.

Belur: Belur is famous for the Chennakeshava temple built by Hoysala king Vishnuvardhana. It located around 38 km from Hassan town and other spots like Veeranarayana temple may be visited. Here you can stay at the Karnataka state government run Hotel Mayura Velapuri. Halebidu: Halebidu is famous for the Hoysaleshwara temple. It is located 27 km from Hassan town. At Halebidu you can stay at Tourist Cottages of Tourism Department.

Indragiri Hills:Indragiri, also known as Vindhyagiri, is a famous hill situated at Shravanabelegola in Hassan District. It lies adjacent to the Chandragiri Hills, 50 km from Hassan and 10 km from Chananrayanpatna. This picturesque hillock is 143 m high and there are about five hundred steps which lead to the top of the hill.

Yagachi River: Yagachi, a river flowing through Hassan District, is one of the two main tributaries of . It originates from the and finally dips into Hemavati, which in turn merges with river Cauvery near Krishnarajasagar.

Shravanabelagola: Shravanabelagola is important religious center of jains. One has to climb around 600 steps to reach the hill top where a huge monolithic statue of Gomteshwara or Lord is located. This is the largest monolithic statue in the world. Also, you can find various stautes of jain thirthankaras. Mahamastakabhisheka is a grand festival here, which takes place every 12 years.

Bisle reserve forest or Bisle ghat: This area is famous for trekking.

Sakleshpur: Sakleshapur is a small town and is a mini hill station. It can be a weekend escape from the cities like Bangalore, Mangalore or Mysore. It is also know for coffee and spice cultivation.

Gorur Dam: Gorur dam is made by embanking river Hemavathi. It located around 12 km from Hassan town on the way Arakalagud. The back water of Gorur dam is also known Hemavathi Reservoir. Here can also visit the temple of Yoganarasimha.

Manjrabad Kote or fort: Manjrabad fort is locared on the top of Adanigudda, 6kms from Sakleshpura on the road to Mangalore. Its purpose is not to enclose any town but is to serve as a point of political strategy in the form of a protection and control point on the enemies to the rulers. In order to subdue or attack the enemies who would infiltrate from Madikeri and Mangalore sides. Tippu sultan developed this fort around 1782 AD as a watch tower rather then a full fledged defense point.

Aregal Basadi:Built in the 12th century, Aregal Basadi is a Jain Basadi situated in Jinanathapura, in Hassan District of Karnataka. This basadi has been built in the lines of Hoysala temple architecture. This highly decorated basadi enshrines a white marble idol of Lord Parshwanath.

Chennakesava Temple:The Chennakesava Temple is located at Belur in Hassan District of Karnataka. It was built by a local ruler, who belonged to the Hoysala dynasty during the 11th century to commemorate the victory of the Hoysala's over the Cholas at Talakad. The temple is exceptionally large and many of the decorations were added later in the 12th and 14th centuries. The temple is enclosed in a paved compound and includes a well and a water tank. The Chennakesava Temple consists of a shrine, an open hall and a platform and is built in the Hoysala architectural style. Chennakesava literally means "handsome Kesava" and is a form of Hindu God . Belur is well-known for its marvelous temples, built during the rule of Hoysala dynasty, making it and nearby Halebidu, a favored tourist destination in Karnataka.

Hoyasaleswara Temple:Hoyasaleswara Temple is located in Belur city of Karnatka. It is dedicated to Lord . The construction of the monument was started in 1121 by Ketamalla, a general of King Vishnu Vardhana of the Hoysala Dynasty, the ruler of the erstwhile , in Karnataka. Hoyasaleswara temple is decorated with sculptures depicting scenes from epic Ramayana. Janardana Swamy Temple(Also known as ǮDakshina Gayaǯ):Built by the Chalukyas around the 14th century, Lakshmi Janardana Swamy Temple is situated in Palya village of taluk, about 20 km from Hassan. The temple enshrines Lakshmi Janardana Swamyǯs idol which is made out of single black stone carving, four and a half ft high. The idol resembles , Vishnu and Shiva. Main temple comprises Anjaneya swamy temple, Lakshmi Devi temple, and Venugopal swamy temple.

Shantigrama Jain Temple:Located near Hassan, at Shantigrama, Shantigrama Jain Temple was built during the Hoysala period in the 12th century. The temple is dedicated to Bhagvan , whose black idol is enshrined here.

Javagal Lakshminarasimha Temple:Lakshminarasimha Temple is situated at , about 5 km from Arasikere in Hassan District of Karnataka. It is a fine specimen of Hoysala architecture with three shrines dedicated to Keshava, Gopala and Lakshminarasimha.Brahmotsava is the main festival celebrated here.

Lakshmi Venkataramana Swamy Temple:Lakshmi Venkataramana Swamy Temple is situated at Amaragiri Malekal Hill near Arsikere in Hassan District of Karnataka. The presiding deity is Lord Vishnu, along with His consort Goddess Lakshmi. Here Lord Vishnu is widely known as Venkataramana Swamy.

Bisle Ghat:Bisle Ghat is an ideal place for trekkers, located in Hassan District of Karnataka. It is about 65 km from Sakleshpur, on Sakaleshpur-Subramanya road. The place is a panoramic scenery.

Archaeological Museum:Archaeological Museum is located at Halebid, about 17 km from Belur, in Karnataka. The museum exhibits a rich collection of 12th-13th sculptures, idols, coins, inscriptions and wood carvings. Informational lectures are conducted regularly. The museum has a well-stocked library.

Amaragiri Malekal Tirupati Hill:Amaragiri Malekal Tirupati Hill is situated near Arsikere in Hassan District of Karnataka. There is a famous temple called Shri Lakshmi Venkataramana Swamy temple. One can also see a stone mantapa atop this hill.

Hemavati Reservoir:Hemavati Reservoir was constructed in 1981 across the river Hemavati at Gorur. The reservoir is situated at 12°4'N and 76°3'E at an elevation of 840 m above mean sea level. Hemavati originates from the Western Ghats at Bellalarayanadurga in . This place is a lovely picnic spot.

Chandragiri Hills: Chandragiri Hills in Sravanabelagola is famous for 14 shrines and the tomb of Chandra Gupta Maurya, the famous patron of Jainism. Of the temples, the Chamundaraya basti of 982 is the most outstanding.

Ramanathapura, A Sacred Places:Known as Dakshina Kashi, this village is a noted pilgrimage center on the left banks of the river Cauvery. It is nearly 50 km away from the district. The old Hoysala structure, Prasanna Rameshwara Temple, is the most important temple here.

Keshaveshwara Temple: Keshaveshwara Temple, popularly known as Betteshwara, is situated at Agraharabelguli in Hassan District, about 25 km from Channarayapatna. It is an outstanding Hoysala structure with intricate artworks and carvings, consecrated by Kesiraja, a commander under the Hoysala Emperor Ballala II, in 1209.

Lakshminarayana Temple:Lakshminarayana Temple is located at Nuggehalli in Hassan District.Built around 1246, the temple shows influence of Hoysala architecture and the main deity is Lord Keshava (Lord ). The frontage presents Hajara and Navaranga. The Navaranga with its square granite pillars were built during Vijayanagar Empire.

Nuggehalli is 18 km north-east of Channarayapatna.

Hassan district is full of Hoysala architecture scattered all over the country side. This may never come to the notice of the typical tourist. Some of the are as follows: y Hulikere (ornate stepped tank or Kalyani) y (Mallikarjuna, temples) y Doddagaddavalli (Lakshmidevi temple) y Koravangala (Govindeshwara, Nakeshwara and Bucheshwara temples) y Kondajji (Vishnu temple) y Adagur (Lakshminarayana temple) y Chatachatahalli (Chatteshwara temple) y Javagal (Narasimha temple) y Haranahalli (Keshava and Someshwara temples) y Arasikere (Ishwara temple) y Hullekere (Channakeshava temple) y Shantigrama (YogaNarasimha and Channakeshavaswamy temple) y Sakleshpura (Sakaleswara temple) y Manjarabad (fort and dungeons) y Ramnathapura (Rameshwara temple)and Pattabi ,Subramanyeshwara y Gorur (Yoganarasimha temple, Paravasudeva temple and Dam over river) y Basadihalli (Adinatha Basadi, Parshwanath Basadi and Saantinatha Basadi) y Malekal Tirupathi (Venkata Ramanna and Govidaraja temple) y Shantigrama (Yoganarsimha, Dharmeshwara and Keshava temples) y (Chennakaesava temple) y Mallarajapatna (Lakshmaneshwara temple) y Mavathanahalli (Mahalingeshwara temple) y Anathi (Lakshminarayana temple) y Hebbalalu (Singeshwara temple) y Jinanathapura (Shantinatha basadi) y Ambuga (Prasanna Chennakeshava temple) y Heragu (Kirthinarayana temple) y Mosale (Nageshwara and Channakeshava temples) y (Ranganathaswamy temple) y (Narasimha temple) y Honnavara (Keshava temple) y Ruined Keshava Temple Honnavara,HassanHirekadalur (keshava temple) y Ruined Keshava Temple Hirekadalur,HassanHalmidi (Inscription) Karnataka overview

Karnataka has been ranked as fifth most popular destination for tourism among states of India. It has the second highest number of protected monuments in India, at 507.

Kannada dynasties like Kadambas, Western Gangas, Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas, Hoysalas, and the Kingdom of Mysore ruled from what is today Karnataka. They built great monuments to , Jainism, . These monuments are preserbed at , , ,Mahakuta, , Lakshmeshwar, , , Mahadeva Temple (), , , Gadag, , , , Chaudayyadanapura,, Belur, Halebidu, , Shravanabelagola, Sannati, Nanja ngud, Mysore, Hills, , Mudabidri, Gokarna, Bagali, Kuruvatti and many more. Notable Islamic monuments are present at , , , and other part of the state. Gol Gumbaz at Bijapur, has the second largest pre-modern dome in the world after the Byzantine Hagia Sophia. Karnataka has two World heritage sites, at Hampi and Pattadakal.

Karnataka is famous for its waterfalls. of is one of the highest waterfalls in Asia. This state has 21 wildlife sanctuaries and five National parks and is home to more than 500 species of birds. Karnataka has many beaches at , Gokarna, Murdeshwara, Surathkal. Karnataka is a rock climbers paradise. Yana in , Fort in Chitradurga, Ramnagara near Bangalore district, Shivagange in Tumkur district and tekal in are a rock climbers heaven.

South Karnataka is a unique combination of spectacular vesara style Hoysala architecture, colossal Jain monuments, colonial buildings and palaces of the Kingdom of Mysore, impregnable fort atChitradurga and densely forested wildlife sanctuaries that offer some of the best eco-tourism available in the country. Belur, Halebidu in Hassan District, Somnathpura in Mysore District, , and Amrithapura in Chikmagalur District, in Shimoga District offer some of the best of Hoysala architecture dating from the 11th - 13th century CE., while Shravanabelagola in Hassandistrict and Kambadahalli in have well known 10th century Jain monuments. Scenic forests and the high density of wild animals of this region are a popular attraction for those interested in the wilder side of life. Bandipur National Park, Nagarahole, Biligirirangan Hills, Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary and Bannerghatta national parks are a few popular places for jungle safaris.

The river flows east from Kodagu District and along its way one finds important tourist destinations like Shivanasamudra and nearby Sivasamudram Falls,

Srirangapattana and Melkote etc. Mysore, the cultural capital of the state is home to palaces, colonial buildings and cultural activities including , theatre. Bangalore the capital is a cosmopilitian city with parks, pubs, restaurants, shopping and fast paced technology rich lifestyle.

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Site plan for the proposed property

The proposed facility entails resort with aclub house with guest rooms,banquet facility and a 00 car parking area as discussed in the previous paragraph .all resident guests will be provided temporary membership for the utilization of the facilities and hence will have a comman entrance and parking.the banquet halls and party areas shall be located facinig eastern periphery of the parcel with completely seprate entrance and approach.parking for approximately 00 vechiles will be provided in an unpaved area of the parcel of land.common back of the house areas will be service entrance will be provided .this common back of the house facility will be function as a dividing spine,between the club chambers and banquet.the quality of a resortǯs physical improvements has a direct impact on the marketability and attainable utilization and income generated from utilization.the design and functionality of the structure can also affect operating efficiency and overall profitability.

The proposed name for the property is AMANTHRANA, to the royal heritage.the genral themes for the design of this facility are

y Ecological y Heritage of Karnataka y Royality of the

Summary of the facilities

The detailed space program below along with the table of the break up of spaces as envisaged for the facility may be used as a brief architectural design.a certain amount of retail space will be provided at the facility,which will be leased out to a pvt sector company

Building overview

LAYOUT PLANNING The following are the proposed layout required for the Hotel and Resort:

Resort

Rooms & Suites

The hotel will be of stylish, comfortable, well-furnished and air-conditioned rooms with contemporary luxury and gracious service. Banquet and Conference

The Resort will have a banquet hall with a capacity of 150 and 400 for parties,banquet hall also be used for exhibitions/events. Thebanquet hall is very essential for the Resort and will be donein a western concept. There will be 1 conferencing hall for business meeting, conference and gathering etc. the hall will be equipped with all the modern conferencing aids.

Restaurant and Bar

The resort will be having 1 nos. of restaurant, a Lounge Bar Cum a coffee shop, which will be offering a choice of continental, Chinese and variety of food from , with live piano music, and one open restaurant with the above amenities for the outside visitors. The bar will be well stocked with best of spirit and wine where guests can spend their time with gossiping watching television.

Other Facilities in Resort

Travel Desk

The Resort will also have a Travel Desk, which will help visitors to gather information and sketch a tour for visiting the tourist place.

Pick up Facility

The resort will also having a Pick up facility, the company will be buying vehicles to pick the guests from the suitable place.

Business Center

The business center is equipped with the latest office automation equipment to provide secretarial services and allied services like courier services, E-mail services, Telecommunication services and other support services.

Currency Exchange Facility

The resort will also provide the currency exchange facility to overseas guests.

Resort Complex Cottages

The Resort will be having 38 nos. of cottages with a refreshing mix of style and spacious elegance, our guest rooms and suites will be offering peace and tranquility as well as the comforts of modern day living.

Ayurveda Centre

The resort will be having a center. Ayurveda is the alternative medicine of Indian tradition, originated in ancient times. It is a natural healing scinece for cure,prevention or rejuvenation of the body, based on the use of herbs or herbal medicines.

Kids Arena and Board Games

The Resort Complex will be having a separate area for the kids; Kids Arena for children to have fun and play all the time while visiting the Resort.The Resort will be having an area for board games, which will provide additional options for the guests to spend excellence time in the Resort.

Banquet and Conference The Resort will be having a banquet hall with a ca parties of 120 for parties, banquet hall also be used for exhibitions/events. The banquet hall is very essential for the Resort and will be done in a western concept. There will be 1 conferencing hall for business meeting, conference and gathering etc. the hall will be equipped with all the modern conferencing aids.

Lounge Bar The resort will be having a Music Lounge & Coffee shop- Equipped with the latest sound & a Light system, . GYMNASIUM

A gymnasium will be surrounded by state of the art equipments.Equipment will be is available to tone up body muscles and rejuvenate. Visitors can sweat outsuperfluous body fat and discover the fresh self within.

SWIMMING POOL, JACUZZI, SPA, AND STEAM SAUNA

A swimming pool, which is also an important part of the club. The swimming pool facility is a must for any club and thus it will be instrumental for the popularity of the club. It will be 1 of the main basis of marketing the club facilities. There will also a small nearby kidǯs swimming pool. There will be a juice and snack bar along with the swimming pool to add to the service provisions.

Garden In the proposed project there is also a beautiful and decorated Marriage Garden and its well kept gardens infuses a breath of fresh air and fill both young and old with vitality, which will be provided on rent for the Marriage Purpose or Big Parties. The capacity of the garden will be around 1000 people with huge car parking capacity.

Additionaly The Company has already acquired 3.5 acres of land in same place opposite to the resort facility and started applied project work with intent to establish a vocational university offering courses in tourism, hospitality and hotel management, which will be linked with the Hotel training/ vocational training in Resort

CAPACITY PLANNING Following are the Capacities Planned for the Club and Resorts HOTEL No Types of Rooms - Superior rooms 16 - Garden villas 11 - Family villa 03 - Presidential Suite villa 01 - Pond view Villas 07

Banquet Hall 01 Restaurant 01 Lounge Bar & Coffee Shop 01 Gymnasium 01 Kids Arena 01 Ayurveda Centre 01 Administrative Office 01 Laundry 01 Staff Quarters 01

PLEASE REFER BOOK 1

Construction Cost estimate The construction costs for the proposed property have been estimated using current cost index for the Hassan market. The general price of steel and cement has stabilized and the horizon is likely to remain unchanged for next 2 years. Costs have been estimated at todayǯ INR Values and have not been adjusted for inflatation for the construction year.

The area program as provided in section 3 acts as the basis for the square footages necessary to calculate the complete cost of construction. The total built up area for this facility is estimated to be approximately 00000 square feet .The balance remaining square footage, approximately 000000 sq ft will be developed as gardens, sports field Children Park and parking cars

Primarily construction costs have been divided into main catagories, hard costs and soft costs.

Hard costs

Hard costs consist of the cost of the land and associated fees and construction costs. The cost of the land has been pegged at 0000000 inr and the construction cost inclusive of all civil works, outdoor area works, furniture, fixtures and lodging systems has been estimated at 000000 Inr bringing the total hard cost value to 000000 inr. The following table explains the break up.

PLEASE REFER BOOK 2 The section also includes hard cost and soft cost contingencies estimated at 10% of the above mentioned costs.

The total project cost is estimated at 00 million inr,rendering the cost of rs 0000 per sq.ft of built up area

Taxes : new projects shall be exempt from luxury tax for ten years from the date of commencement of commercial operations,according to the Karnataka government

Property tax forecast: upon research it was discovered that rs.2 per square foot of land will be leived on the property as tax

Zoning :according to the Hassan city planning department the proposed propertyǯs land is in super corridor which is a specialized zone.we do not take responsibility for the proposed propertyǯs conformance with local zoning regulations recommend an independent verification.furthermore,we

Assume that all necessary permits and approvals will be secured,(including an appropriate liquor liscense)and that the proposed property will be constructed in accordance with local zoning regulations,building codes,and all other applicable ordinances.the zoning review should be verified before construction of the club commences Utilites

For the purpose of this market study,we have assumed that the subject site will be served by all the necessary utilites.

Improvements conclusion

We have assumed that the property will be constructed using quality materials and construction techniques and that the furniture,fixtures and equipment will be consistent with the standards promulgated for a recognized branded upscale facility.we have further assumed that the rooms and public areas will be designed in accordance with modern standards for the first class club facilities.

We have also assumed that the property will meet at least three star brand standards,as well as all applicable building,fire and life safety codes.Further it will have lauandry facilities and heating,ventilation and airconditioning systems that will be capable of meeting peak demand,and that the property will have sufficient storage space and adequate vertical transportation

Finally,for the purposes of this market study and financial projections report we have assumed that upon opening ,the property will be maintained in a competitive condition over its remaining economic life

MARKET AREA ANALYSIS

The economic vitality of the market area surrounding the subject property is an important consideration in forecasting demand and income potential. Economic and demographic trends that reflect the amount of visitation provide a basis from which to project demand. The purpose of the market area analysis is to review available economic and demographic to determine whether the local market will undergo economic growth, stabilization or decline .in addition to predicting the direction of the economy, the rate of change must be qualified. These trends are then correlated based on their propensity to reflect variations in demand, with the objective of forecasting the amount of growth or decline in transient visitation by individual market segement (e.g.commercial, gambling, meeting, group and leisure)

In India it is very difficult to the get authentic staticsǯ and information on individual market segmentation this is due to poor maintenance of traveler records. Hence we have used our experience in the industry and available information from our detailed research.

Market area definition

the market area of any facility is the geographical region where the sources of demand and the competitive supply are located.a facilityǯs market area is genrally defined as area also,encompasses the propertyǯs demand genrators and compettatorǯs .the economic and demographic profile of the defined market area is typically revelent in gauging the strength of the marketǯs demand.however sometimes particularly for hotel/cottage/spa/banquet hal,the feeder markets and competation of the same type ,close to the feeder market ,that generate to the location are more pertinent for analysis.

The propsed site is located in the district of Hassan, in the state of Karnataka. The siteǯs primary market area is urban in character ; the proposed propertyǯs market consists of

Bangalore,chamrajnagar,Chikmaglur,dakshinkannada,Hassan,kodgu,mandya,mysore,mangalore,

District Hq : Hassan. No.of Taluks/Blocks : 8 (Hassan, Alur, , Arsikere, Belur, Channarayapatna, Holenarasipura, Sakleshpura) No.of Gram Panchayaths : 258 No.of Villages : 2,559 Area : 6,845 Sq.Kms Total Population : 17,21,669 Urban Population : 3,04,673 Rural Population : 14,16,996 Population Density : 251 Population Growth Rate : 9.66 % Sex Ratio : 1004 Literacy Rate : 60.67% No.of Households : 3,64,806 No. of Medical Colleges : 2 No. of Dental Colleges : 1 No. of Engg.Colleges : 5 Imp. Tourist Places : Belur, Halebeed, Shravanabelagola,Sakleshpura & Chikmaglur

POPULATION AND GROWTH TRENDS:

As per the 2001 census the population of Hassan district is 17, 21,669. Out of which 14, 16,996 is the rural population and 3,04,673 is urban population. The percentage of rural and urban population to the total population of the district is 82.31 and 17.69 respectively. The percentage of rural and urban population to the total population according to 1981 census (1357014) was 85.37 and 14.62 respectively. Between 1981 to 1991 there is an increase of 2.76 percent in urban population. The decadal growth rate works out to 15.67 percent (1981-91). The decadal growth rate was highest between 1951-61 and it was 25.57 percent. It reduced to 23.05 percent during 1961-71, increased to 23.10 percent during 1971-81 and reduced to 15.67 percent during 1981-91. There is a decrease in 7.43 percent of growth in population between 1981-91. The district has a balanced male, female ratio (996) as per 2001 census.

The density of population varies considerably amongst the taluks. With a density of 385 persons per sq.km Hassan taluk tops the list and this is followed by Arkalgud (295), Holenarasipura (290), Channarayapatna (266), Arasikere (238), Belur (217), Alur (199) and the lowest density of 129 persons per sq.km is noticeable in the case of Sakaleshapura taluk according to 2001 census. The density of population per square kilometer for the district is 251.

Access to local demand generators

Local Demand generators Industries Ȉ There are 8 Large and Medium industries in the district with an investment of Rs 589.58 crore Ȉ There are 19 Factories in Hassan Prominent Players Ȉ Airel India Pvt Ltd Ȉ Himatsingka Seide Ȉ Fesco Food Pvt Ltd Ȉ Unitex Apparels Pvt Ltd Ȉ Joyfill India Ltd Ȉ Hindustan Infrastructure Projects & Engineering Pvt Ltd Ȉ Jupiter Aviation Logistics

Banks =Stae bank of mysore,state bank of india,canara bank,vijaya bank,axis bank,icici bank,bank of Baroda, bank of india,idbi bank, Indian overseas bank,ing vysya bank,karnataka bank,punjab national bank,ste bank of hyderabad ,tamilnadu mercantile bank,fedral bank,union bank of india,central bank of india,corpration bank,uco bank, vysa bank,canara india,hdfc bank provide with atm facilities Investment Opportunities j The District has potential for the promotion of over 3,372 tiny / SSI units, 55 large & medium industries (including 50 in SEZ). Total investment that can be catalyzed during the five years period 2006-11 is estimated at Rs. 1,226.90 crores. This would involve a total capital investment of Rs. 581.23 crores and will need a credit aggregating Rs. 645.67 crores. Such developments are expected to result in creating direct employment for about 42,000 persons and indirect employment to about 14,000 persons (approximately). j Opportunity for attracting investment in food & agro based, Building materials, glass & ceramic products, Plastic, Rubber, Leather & Sports products, Tourism, Textiles, Engineering and Service / Innovative Activities etc.

Potential Investment Opportunities

Hassan District has eight taluks viz. Alur, Araklagud, Arasikere, Belur, Channarayapatna, Hassan, Holenarasipura and Sakaleshpura. Hassan District is emerging as one of the potential investment destination. Hassan is identified as Industrial Growth Centre, Agri Export Zone and Special Economic Zone (SEZ), which may fuel accelerated growth of general and agro processing industries. A Special Economic Zone for Textiles in Hassan has already been approved. There is also a proposal for establishing two more SEZs in Hassan viz. SEZ for Bio Pharma sector and SEZ for Food Processing. The District has well known historical background. The Hoysala architecture and sculpture at Belur & Halebeedu are the treasures of the District. The greatest monument of Shravanabelagola is another pilgrimage and Potential investment opportunities in Hassan District have been suggested based on the following:

y Resource base y Demand in the location & surrounding areas y Entrepreneur skill/possible 'footloose' investment opportunities y Innovative projects and emerging service sector y Scope for Tourism based enterprises y Developments in industrial and infrastructural sectors y Investments in Special Economic Zone (SEZ) y Scope for supply of goods & services to existing and upcoming Medium, Large and Mega Projects in the District y Existing industrial base and present rate of growth

The investment opportunities have been identified separately in respect of tiny & SSI and Special Economic Zones, keeping in view Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam's suggestions for Karnataka's prosperity. Today, Hassan is more than just a tourist destination. Its rich tradition in education, fine arts and culture remain deeply etched in its people and place. The enchanting natural scenery of hills, hillocks and green dales, rivers and streams, dense forests, flora & fauna, forts, temples and historical places, sandalwood and spices, add to this mouth-watering cuisine and touching hospitality

TOURISM SCENARIO IN INDIA GENERAL Tourism has been a major social phenomenon of the societies all along. It is motivated by the large natural urge of every human being for new experience, adventure, education and entertainment.The motivation for tourism also includes social, religious and business interests.The importance of the tourism as an instrument for economic development and employment generation, particularly in remote and backward areas has been recognized the world over. It is the largest service industry globally in terms of gross revenue as well as foreign exchange earnings. Tourism is one economic sector in India that has the potential to grow at a higher rate and can ensure consequential development of infrastructure of the destinations. It has the capacity of to capitalize on the success of the country in the service sector and provide sustainable models of growth. It has the potential to stimulate other economic sectors through its backward and forward linkages and cross sector like , horticulture, poultry, handicraft, transport and construction etc. expenditure on tourism induces the chain of transactions requiring supply of goods and services from the related sectors. The consumption demand, emanating from tourist expenditure, also induces more employment and generates a multiplier effects on the economy. As a result, an additional income and employment are generated through such linkages.Tourism is overwhelmingly an industry of private sector providers and the public sector has a significant role to play in infrastructure areas either directly or through public private partnership mode. Another important feature of the tourism industry, which is of particular significance to India, is its contribution to national integration and preservation of national as well as cultural environment and enrichment of the social. Worldwide in 2009, it is expected to post US$7,340 bn of economic activity (Total Demand) and this is forecast to grow to US$14,382 bn by 2019. Whereas South Asia Travel & Tourism is concerned, the demand is expected to reach US$116.1 bn in 2009, growing to US$323.0 bn in 2019. In the case of India - In 2012, Travel & Tourism is expected to post INR 4,412.7 bn (US$91.7 bn) of economic activity (Total Demand), growing to INR14,601.7 bn (US$266.1 bn) by 2019. There was a 9.2 per cent rise in Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) during the Month of January, 2012 which to 6.81 lakh as compared to FTAs of 6.24 lakh during the month of January, 2011 and 5.69 lakh in January, 2010. The trend of positive growth in FTAs observed during the year 2011 continued in January, 2012 too with a growth rate of 9.2 per cent. The growth rate of 9.2 per cent in January 2012 over January 2011 was higher than 5.2 per cent growth rate observed in December, 2011 over December 2010, a tourism Ministry spokesperson said. Foreign Exchange Earnings (FEE) during the month of January 2012 were Rs 8623 crore as compared to Rs 5777 crore in January 2011 and Rs 5593 crore in January 2010. The growth rate in FEE in rupee terms in January 2012 over January 2011 was 49.3 per cent as compared to 3.3 per cent in January 2011 over January 2010. FEE in US Dollars terms during the month of January 2012 were 1,681 million USD as compared to FEE of 1,273 million USD during the month of January 2011 and 1,215 million USD in January 2010. The growth rate in FEE in US Dollars terms in January 2012 over January 2011 was 32.1 per cent as compared to the growth of 4.8 per cent in January 2011 over January 2010.

TOURISM SCENARIO IN KARNATAKA GENERAL PROFILE Karnataka is bounded by Arabian Sea to the west, to the northwest, Maharashtra to the north, Andhra Pradesh to the east, Tamil Nadu to the southeast, and to the southwest. According to the 2001 census, the total population of Karnataka is 52,850,562 out of which 33.98 percent constitutes urban population and the population density is 275.6 per sq. km. At the same time the state covers an area of about 191,791 sq. km, which constitutes about 5.83 percent of the total geographical area of the Nation.Karnataka comprises of 29 districts and it is the eighth largest state by area, the ninth largest by population.With respect to tourism the State by virtue of its varied geography and long history, Karnataka hosts numerous spots of interest for tourists. There is an array of ancient sculptured temples, modern cities, scenic hill ranges, unexplored forests and endless beaches. Karnataka has been ranked as the fourth most popular destination for tourism among the states of India. Karnataka has the second highest number of nationally protected monuments in India, second only to Uttar Pradesh, in addition to 752 monuments protected by the State Directorate of Archaeology and Museums. Another 25,000 monuments are yet to receive protection. Prominent among them is at Mysore which is one of the most visited monuments in India. The districts of the Western Ghats and the southern districts of the state have popular ecotourism locations including , Madikeri and . Karnataka has 25 wildlife sanctuaries and five national parks. Popular among them are Bandipur National Park, Bannerghatta National Park and . The ruins of the Empire at Hampi and the monuments of Pattadakal are on the list of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites. The cave temples at Badami and the rock-cut temples at Aihole representing the Badami Chalukyan style of architecture are also popular tourist destinations. The Hoysala temples at Belur and Halebidu, which were built with Chloritic Schist (Soap Stone) are proposed UNESCO World Heritage sites. The Gol Gumbaz and Ibrahim Rauza are famous examples of the Deccan Sultanate style of architecture. The monolith of Gomateshwara at Shravanabelagola is the tallest sculpted monolith in the world, attracting tens of thousands of pilgrims during the Mahamastakabhisheka festival. In addition to it the waterfalls of Karnataka and Kudremukh National Park are listed as must-see places and among the "1001 Natural Wonders of the World. Jog Falls is India's tallest single-tiered waterfall with , , and among other popular waterfalls. Several popular beaches dot the coastline including Murudeshwara, Gokarna and Karwar. In addition, Karnataka is home to several places of religious importance. Several Hindu temples including the famous Udupi Krishna Temple, the Marikamba Temple at Sirsi, the Sri Manjunatha Temple at and Sharadamba Temple at Sringeri attract pilgrims from all over India. Most of the holy sites of Lingayats, like and Basavana , are found in northern parts of the state. Shravanabelagola, Mudabidri and are famous for Jain history and monuments. The Jain faith had a stronghold in Karnataka in the early medieval period with Shravanabelagola as its most important center. Recently Karnataka has emerged as a hot spot for health care tourism. Karnataka has the highest number of approved health systems and alternative therapies in India. Along with some ISO certified government-owned hospitals, private institutions which provide international-quality services have caused the health care industry to grow by 30 percent during 2004-05. Hospitals in Karnataka treat around 8,000 health tourists every year

OVERVIEW OF TOURISM SCENARIO As stated earlier in the above section that Karnataka is situated in the southern part of India and the province of the same spreads over the . It is also the eighth largest state in India in both in terms of area and population and it is also formerly known as Mysore. The topography of Karnataka is largely a reflection of the geology of the state. The Sahyadris are covered with evergreen forests. They drop abruptly towards the Arabian Sea, thus forming a natural barrier between the plateau and the coastal regions. There are four Ghats in Karnataka namely Subrahmanya Ghat, the Ghat, the Shiradi Ghat, and the famous Agumbe Ghat which provide access to the coast. The Western Ghats slope gently towards the Bay of Bengal. Karnataka hold many attractions in terms of tourist interest such as wildlife sanctuaries, Hill stations, beaches, plantations, historical monuments & monolithic statue and water falls. The details pertaining to the same are mentioned in below. The wild life sanctuaries at Bandipur, Nagarhole, , and Ranganathittu Bird's Sanctuary. 5 Km. from which is itself a well known tourist center, hill stations like Nandi Hills and Kemmannagundi and Mercara, beach resorts like Karwar, Ullal, Malpe and , the world famous Brindavan Gardens at , the monolithic statue of Gommateshwara at Sharavanabelagola, Gol Gumbaz with its whispering gallery at Bijapur, the Jog falls and other water falls at Shiva Samudram, Magod, Unchelli or Lushington near Siddapur, Lalguli at and other places indicate the variety and richness of the attractions that Karnataka State holds out to the visitors There are many places of historic and religious importance. The great , Shankara, Ramanuja and Madhwa, preached in this region. Great reformers like Sri Basaveshwara, mathematicians like Baskaracharaya, commentators like Sayana, saint poets like Purandaradasa and Kanakadasa, great writers like Pampa, and Kumara Vyasa have all enriched the heritage of Karnataka.

Trend in Tourist Arrival: The Karnataka State currently ranks as the 4th most popular destination in the country. Around 33,746,454 domestic tourist and 564,853 foreigners visited the state during 2006.

Past Tourist Arrivals in major tourist destinations in Karnataka: As per the information gathered from Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India, Karnataka accounted for 4.95 percent of the total foreign tourists visiting India during the year 2006 and ranked 8th among all the Indian states. In the case of domestic tourist, the overall contribution is 8.14 percent. Mysore accounts for the highest tourist arrivals in the State. The other major tourist destinations are Belur, Halebid, Jog falls, and Bijapur which together attract more than 75 percent of the total tourist arrivals in the State. Jog falls has shown the highest growth in the total tourist arrivals in the last few years. A negative growth rate in the recent past has been observed in tourist arrival in the destinations like Bijapur, Badami, Aihole , Hampi (world heritage center), Chitradurga, and Nandi Hills. Barring few places like Shravanabelagola, Bijapur, Aihole, Nandi Hills. Whereas the destinations like Mysore, Belur, Halebid attract maximum number of domestic tourists as well as foreigners visiting the State. The overall growth of the above said location which fall under the project are been briefly described in the below section. The overall growth of tourist (Domestic & Foreign) inflow in the State is shown in the table below. Table 2.4: Overall Growth of Tourist Inflow in Karnataka Year Foreign Domestic Total Growth Rate (%) 1997 246,862 11,760,836 12,007,698 -- 1998 249,836 11,996,053 12,245,889 1.98 1999 229,720 15,902,666 16,132,386 31.74 2000 208,000 18,000,000 18,208,000 12.87 2001 140,703 14,117,464 14,258,167 -21.69 2002 59,545 8,678,670 8,738,215 -38.71 2003 249,908 11,175,292 11,425,200 30.75 2004 530,225 27,194,178 27,724,403 142.66 2005 545,225 30,470,316 31,015,541 11.87 2006 564,853 33,746,454 34,311,307 10.63 2007 534,563 37,665,437 38,200,000 11.33 2008* 620,000 27,000,000 27,620,000 -27.7 Categorization of Existing & Potential Tourism Destinations: The State government has already taken up some tourism projects on priority basis. These projects include development and protection of world heritage centers of Hampi and Pattadakal, Jog development in Shimoga district, development of beaches in coastal Karnataka, and luxurious Palace on Wheel project covering the key places of tourist interest in the state. In addition, GoK is also planning for reactivation and renovation of all the minor airports in the State. The detail pertaining to the same are mentioned in the below section. Beside developing interesting and convenient regional or Hub and spoke type tourist destinations, a lot of efforts are also being taken to form theme based circuits like Coastal circuit, Hill circuit, Wildlife circuit, Southern circuit, Northern circuit, Golf circuit, Jain pilgrimage circuit, Temple circuits, Mixed circuits, etc. Presently under the current State Tourism Policy, the government has reclassified the tourist places of Karnataka under category A, B, C, D & E. Apart from the existing and potential tourism area, the government has also identified Special tourism

Table 2.5: Special Tourism Areas in Karnataka District Area Bijapur Bijapur Taluk, Hungund Taluk Bidar Bidar Taluk, Taluk Chitradurga Chitradurga Taluk Hassan Hassan taluk, Belur taluk, Channarayapatna taluk, Arakalgud taluk Kodagu Madikeri taluk, Somawarpet taluk, taluk Mandya Srirangapatna Taluk Mysore Mysore Taluk except Mysore Corporation Limits, Gundlupet Taluk, T. Narasipur Taluk, Taluk, Taluk North Canara One km width of entire coast line from the high tide line Shimoga Sagar Taluk One km width of entire coast line from the high tide line except the area covered by Mangalore City Corporation limits Development of Tourism Circuits: Based on the availability of the huge variety and diversity in the places of tourist attraction with in the state, an effort has been given to identify and develop tourism circuits based on certain criteria, so as to enable the tourist to extract maximum pleasure. The Criteria for selection of circuits in brief are as follows; _ Should provide the tourists with an unique experience _ Multiple source of attractions _ The entry and exit points should be popular tourism hubs/major connecting cities _ Well developed infrastructure and good means of accessibility _ Should possess the carrying capacity and ability to withstand tourist inflow _ Should not hamper the ecological balance of the region Depending on the nature and the types of tourists the state receives, the identified circuits have been further grouped into following heads: _ Regional Circuits with Hubs and Spokes: Presently 11 Circuits have been identified by tourism department of Karnataka, with 3 circuits based on Mangalore as a hub, 2 circuits based on Karwar as a hub, 2 circuits based on Mysore as a Hub and the rest based on Udupi, Bijapur, Hampi and Chikamagalur as huts. _ Theme based Circuits: These circuits have a theme focusing a) Wildlife; b) Temple; c) Jain Pilgrimage; d) Eco Tourism; e) Plantation; f) Spiritual; g) Hill; and h) Coastal. _ Inter State Circuits: Five interstate circuits covering the states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Goa have been identified. Presently Karnataka Tourism is on the fast track and tourism business has gained momentum. Compared to 2005-06 tourist arrivals to Karnataka have increased by 3.68 percent and 10.75 percent growth in foreign and domestic tourist. For further promotion of tourism in the state, the GoK has identified four tourists¶ circuits; and the details pertaining to the same are briefly explained in below chapter. Regarding infrastructure facilities, GoK has taken initiative to improve and develop connectivity, 6 airports and 22 helipads are being proposed. For the above side proposed development, the GoK has allocate INR 1.48 billion for development of tourism during FY 2007-08 and this will give big boost to the State Tourism.

Hotels in Hassan

Hotel Hassan Ashok,

Gopiǯs Farm

Hotel Sri Krishna

Hotel Southern Star

Hotel Suvarna Regency Hassan

Hoysala Village Resort Rappa

Palaka Resort

Hotel Harsha Mahal

Hotel Apoorva

Hotel Hassan Ashok

Hotel Hassan Ashok, a three star hotel in Hassan is perfect for the tourists who are willing to visit Halebid and Belur, the temple cities of Karnataka. The hotel offers all the required comforts to the visitors in Hassan compelling you to return again and again. The double rooms in the hotel have many in - room amenities, which include an attached bath, running hot and cold water, direct dial telephone and cable colour television. Accommodation includes 23 Air - conditioned, 22 Non Air - conditioned, 1 suite Air - conditioned. Hotel Hassan Ashok, a three star hotel in Hassan is perfect for the tourists who are willing to visit Halebid and Belur, the temple cities of Karnataka.

y Airport : 185 km.(Bangalore) y Railway Station : 1 km. y Bus Station : 5 km (Central Bus Stand)

Rooms & Suites

Total No. of rooms: 46

Ȉ Double A/c: 32

Ȉ Double Non A/c: 13

Ȉ Suites: 1

Restaurents & Bar

Restaurents : 1 Bar : 1 Cusine : Multi-cuisine, Indian, Continental, Chinese, Regional Cuisine Manglorean. Business Services Leisure and Other Services Recreation y Banquet Hall y Beauty parlour / Hair y Running hot y Conference Hall salon and cold y Credit cards and money exchange y Doctor-on-call. water y Doctor on Call. y Express laundry / dry y Safe Deposit y Internet access cleaning. Lockers y Money Changer. y Travel desk service y Shopping arcade.

y Spacious Car Parking y Telephone with direct dialling y Television in the room with satellite channels

Hoysala Village Resort

Hoysala Village Resort Hassan Karnataka India.

Overview

Hoysala Village Resort at Hassan, a prime enterprise of Nirvana Group of Hotels & Resorts Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi, is now open offering comfortable and splendid accommodation, exquisite cuisine and entertainment in a relaxed ambience.A 3 hour drive from Bangalore city, surrounded by beautiful, serene countryside and lovely quaint villages is the Hoysala Village Resort - Hassan. The Resort is ideally suited for a visit to Belur and Halebid, the seat of the famous Hoysala dynasty. Getting There

Hassan is a 3 hour drive from Bangalore city, through beautiful, serene countryside, and lovely quaint villages. The Hoysala Village Resort is 5km away from Hassan.

Distance Details

y BANGALORE (185 Kms) ± Nelamangala ± Kunigal ± Nilligere ± Channarayapatna ± Hassan. y MANGALORE (175 Kms) ± BC Road ± Mani - Shakleshpur ± Hassan. y MYSORE (120 Kms) ± Yelwal ± Bilekere ± Krishnarajanagara ± Hole Narsipur ± Hassan. y BANGALORE (185 Kms) and Mangalore (175 Kms) are the nearest airports. y The nearest rail junction is at Hassan.

Rooms & Suites

Standard Room The resort is built on the lines of a local village and reflects the local flavour. The standard cottage is a twin occupancy cottage replete with all modern amenities.

Suite Room The suite room at Hoysala Village Resort has a living room with a sit out area which offers excellent view of the resort.The rooms are rustic ,large and comfortable - a perfect respite at the end of a vibrant day.

Restaurant

The stone pillared spacious multi cuisine restaurant Belur is set around the swimming pool.

Business Services Leisure and Other Services Recreation

y Swimming pool y Running hot and cold water

y Swimming pool. y Telephone with direct dialling y Television in the room with satellite channels

Hotel Southern Star

B. M. Road Hassan Karnataka 573201

Overview

The location of Hassan has been strategically chosen for the New Hotel Unit of Usha Shriram Hotels as this forms as important destination for domestic and Inbound tourists alike. The location is also an important religious and pilgrim destination for `Jain pilgrims' with its close proximity to Sravanabelagola.

Getting There

Hassan is conveniently connected by Road to important tourist locations in Karnataka like Bangalore, Mysore and Mangalore. Regular Bus and Taxi Service are available from locations to Hassan.

Distance from Hassan

y Bangalore : 195 km y Mysore : 125 km y Belur : 38 km y Halebid : 27 km y Sravanabelagola : 51 km y Mangalore : 190 km Rooms

y 49 rooms with attached bath y Running hot and cold water y Direct Dial Telephones y Satellite TV y ISD-STD facility y Purified drinking water y Laundry Service

Restaurant & Bar

y Coffee-Shop (Mercara) y Multi-cuisine Restaurant (Karwar) y Bar

Business Services Leisure and Other Services Recreation y Conference Hall y Car hire service y Running hot y Doctor on Call. y Doctor-on-call. and cold water y Travel assistance. y Safe Deposit

Lockers

y Spacious Car Parking y Telephone with direct dialling y Television in the room with satellite channels

The Palaka Resort

Sri Ramadevara Dam,Holenarasipura Taluk,Hassan District Karnataka,india

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Palaka Resort is situated beside Sri Rama Devara Dam View on the Hassan -Mysore Highway.Set amidst swaying coconut and arecanut plan tations,within lush green farm landscapes,Palaka Resorts boasts of cozy cottages,multi-cuisine restaurant confrence hall,swimingpool,pool table,children's park,open air auditorium & boating facilities.

Location

1.Bengalooru to palaka resorts=176kms. 2.Mysore to palaka resorts=96kms. 3.Hassan to palaka resorts=27kms.

Rooms & suites

The resort has 10 spacious & well-appointed rooms,each offering a panoramin view of coconut trees surrounded by a viel of mist.

Business Services Leisure and Other Services Recreation y Conference Hall y Car hire service y Air Conditioning Room y Doctor on call y Running hot and cold

y Laundry service water y Restaurant y Spacious Car Parking y Room Service y Swimming pool y Telephone with direct y Travel assistance. dialling y Television in the room

with satellite channels

Gopis Farm Type: Home Stay

Overview

Gopi s Farm is the ideal retreat from everything synonymous with the city life. It is a running organic eco-friendly coconut farm, where you can experience typical Karnataka rural agricultural life. The farm house is surrounded by lush greenery and tall coconut trees. All of which help you to re ±connect with nature and fill you with the real sense of peace and serenity. The farm house itself is the main attraction, its walls are built of sun burnt bricks and clay and local stones. The most attractive feature of the house is its high roof Mangalore tiled house, which is full of sunlight and surrounded by greenery both inside and outside Room Details

There are three beautifully decorated, spacious rooms each with its own separate attached bathrooms with modern amenities ensuring your stay is in comfort. One room comes with two separate twin beds; the other two rooms come with the large king size beds. All these in a well maintained 40-acre campus surrounded by coconut trees and a beautiful garden.

The Rappa

Arali Marada Koppalu, Hassan 570103, India

ategory An island eco lodge just 210 kms. away from Bangalore

5 swiss cootages on the ground with attached bathrooms Inv n n e tory of accommodatio 3 swiss cottages on machans ± separate bathroom & toilets but not attached

Rs. 1,500/- + 12% luxury tax per person on twin sharing with all meals & Rs. 1,200/- Tariff + 12% luxury tax per person on multiple sharing with all meals Accessibility

Facilities & Services Restaurant & dining area

Activities offered Boating & kayaking

Cottages Neat & clean