Located 4,000 ft above sea level, Melkodige Estate is nestled in the serene mountain ranges of the Kudremukh Bio-reserve in the Western Ghats, one of the top-ten biodiversity hotspots in the world.
The Southern Wing Butterfly, the largest in India, is also the inspiration for our logo. It is one of the many species of butterflies, flora and fauna that make their home at Melkodige Estate.
9,200 plant species
504 bird species
139 animal species
Melkodige is blessed with up to 120 inches rainfall annually. Our coffee is planted on 45 – 60 degree slopes under a three-tier shade system that is unique to India, and results in a distinctive microclimate. The taller native shade trees are of the ficus, syzygium and lagerstroemia species. The lower temporary shade is made up mainly of erythrina species, which enrich the soil by nitrogen fixation.
