With a deep respect for its storied past and an unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability, the family has strived to preserve and recreate the experience of living in a coffee estate in a bygone era.
The Property
The stately Mangles Bungalow and the meticulously planned plantation are a testament to the legacy that has been left behind.
Carefully restored by its current custodians, the Buhari family, the property radiates warmth and hospitality that makes every guest feel at home.
Legacy
Hallery Estate, nestled in the historic village of Haleri, was once the regal seat of the Haleri Kings, the last sovereigns of Coorg before British rule. In 1863, Frank Mangles pioneered coffee cultivation here, introducing European farming techniques that transformed Coorg into a major coffee-growing region. The estate later housed prominent figures like Major John Arthur Graham, Managing Director of Mangles Corporation and other distinguished individuals.
In 1968, The Hallery Estate was bought by its present owners, the Buhari Brothers who hail from Kilakarai, southern Tamil Nadu.
Venturing into the coffee business, the two brothers bought Hallery Estate from the Mangles and the Old Kent Estate (originally called Horoor) from the Wrights, another British family well known for coffee cultivation in Coorg. It was decided among them that the younger brother, Syed Abdur Rahman Buhari, would inherit the Hallery Estate and Old Kent would be passed on to the family of the elder brother, Syed Abdul Cader Buhari.
In the following five decades the estates have been enjoyed by the family’s second, third and fourth generations as a cherished holiday home and a treasure chest of fond childhood memories, which they decided to open and share with discerning guests, history enthusiasts and nature lovers
Immerse yourself in the captivating history of Coorg at Hallery Estate, where the enduring legacy of the Haleri Dynasty and British Planters resonates through time.
Immerse yourself in the captivating history of Coorg at Hallery Estate, where the enduring legacy of the Haleri Dynasty and British Planters resonates through time.
Plantation
The Mangles Brothers had more than 2450 acres of forest land for coffee cultivation under their management across South India. Hallery was one of the prized estates, initially spanning over 400 acres, today the plantation is spread across 265 acres and is home to some of the oldest cultivars of coffee, and spices in India.
Plantations managed by the Mangles Brothers were characterised by extensive intercropping and two tier shade-grown canopy system, farming practices that became successful and contributed to Coorg’s rise as a significant coffee-growing region in India. The efforts of the Mangles Brothers not only helped shape the coffee industry but also influenced the region’s economy and landscape.
The ecology of Coorg and the Western Ghats is diverse and encompasses a wide variety of plant and animal species. The Hallery blends sustainable, eco-tourism in a lush rainforest vegetation under the canopy of large timber trees such as teak, rosewood and mahogany, truly making it a must visit luxury property in Coorg.
