Winner of 2018 Carl Zeiss Award for Conservation of Wildlife in India
The Rainforest
Retreat at Mojo Plantation is a unique
project that combines eco-tourism with sustainable
agriculture and environmental education. Our
internationally renowned eco-lodge is situated on a
certified Organic farm in the tropical montane rainforests of
the Western Ghats of Kodagu (Coorg) district in southern Karnataka.
We welcome environmentally conscious travelers who want to experience a harmonious existence with nature. Surrounded by rolling hills and densely forested valleys, this area is a paradise for nature lovers. Experience the amazing biodiversity of the Western Ghats as you explore remote idyllic valleys and tropical forests or learn how coffee, cardamom, pepper, vanilla are sustainably cultivated under the shade of rainforest trees. This region offers some of the finest trekking and birding in Southern India.
Proceeds support WAPRED, an environmental NGO dedicated to nature by promoting organic farming and biodiversity conservation.
Since its inception in 2000, the Rainforest Retreat has attracted an interesting mix of visitors from all walks of life – scientists, artists, farmers, students, drop-outs, hippies, young and old etc — all linked together by a love and respect for nature.
Together, we have grown organically into an educational platform to raise awareness about environmental issues and the urgent need for conservation of biodiversity.
As the year draws to a close, we’ve made a tough and challenging decision.
It’s been 30 years of nurturing Mojo Plantation and 24 years of running Rainforest Retreat; the first of its kind of an agroforest with sustainable and eco-friendly tourism in Kodagu. This journey has been one of immense learning and growth, some of which has been described periodically on our website and social media pages.
After much deliberation we have decided to close this chapter of our lives and halt operations for the regular tourism. We do, however, propose to continue with long term stays, workshops and school educational programs.
So, for those who wish to holiday with us and soak in the forest energy one more time, we welcome you till the end of December 2024.
Over the years we have interacted with thousands of guests who have enriched our lives and we hope, in turn, we have given them fond memories of their stay at RR. We also want to take this moment and thank every friend, employee and partner who has been a part of our story. Your support and engagement has meant the world to us.
Once again, thank you all for being a part of our journey.