Garigekhan Estate

Document refEST-GAR

Founded1976

Altitude1,410 m~4,593 ft

GI zoneBababudangiris Arabica Coffee

Cultivation environment

LocationMallandur

DistrictChikkamagaluru

StateKarnataka

Altitude across the twelve estates

1,410 m

1,130 m1,615 m

The coffee

SpeciesArabica, Robusta

Arabica varietalSLN 795

Processing offered

HoneyWashed

Harvest method

Handpicked

Heritage & stewardship

Name meaningKannada, "Garige" refers to the two large Red Cedar trees that greeted D. A. Graham on arrival

FounderD. A. Graham

Ownership transitions2002 Acquired by Kelachandra

Current stewardsKelachandra Coffee

Worker programme

Land & ecology

Shade canopyFicus

BiodiversityGaur, Tiger, Elephant, Bear, Wild boar, Peacock, Honey bees

Companion cropsPepper, Turmeric, Orange, Lemon

Estate notes

CertificationsRainforest Alliance

NeighbourBhadra Tiger Reserve, Muthodi range

Cluster estatesGarigekhan, RR Plantation, Dongekhan, Kithlekhan

Lots from Garigekhan Estate