Shwaas
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Private pool villas · Srirangapatna, near Mysuru

Sleep inside
a shell.

Four hand-built concrete shells among two hundred coconut and teak trees, designed by architect Utsav Mathur and hosted by his family.

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4.8 / 5 from 98 guest reviews on StayVista

The shells of Shwaas lit from within under a crescent moon, framed by coconut palms

01 The Shells

A breath, held in concrete.

Shwaas means breath. Every roof here is a single sweep of thin-shell concrete, built with Utsav Mathur's patented technique. The shells rise out of the lawn like something grown, across 40,000 sq ft on an ancient riverine island near Srirangapatna.

The Dome came first. Utsav built it when he was twenty, and its surface bends three ways at once: positive, negative and zero Gaussian curvature. Speak inside it and the Dome answers back. It holds the clubhouse: a 2,000 sq ft dining hall and reading library with an island kitchen.

The story of the shells

The Dome: a white curved concrete shell rising behind granite boulders
Curved skylights cut into a concrete shell, open to the palms
A tall arched shell with a glass front and lawn seating under a parasol
A stepping-stone path winding across the lawn towards the shells
A stone path through the tropical garden to the Dome's entrance

02 The Villas

Wake up inside the arch.

Four villas, each 1,400 sq ft and shaped by the same curve. Floor-to-ceiling glass frames swaying palms by day and lets the moonlight in at night.

  • Ensuite bathrooms, 225 sq ft and open to the sky
  • Air-conditioning, Wi-Fi and a workstation
  • Dressing area, wardrobe, kettle, extra mattress
  • Two adults and one child under seven per villa
Villa bedroom with a pointed-arch window framing a coconut palm
A sunlit villa bedroom inside the shell, with a floor-to-ceiling arched window
A villa bathroom open to the sky, with a rain shower under glass
A daybed at the foot of a villa bed, beneath the arched window
The lounge inside the Dome, with teal ottomans and armchairs

03 The pool

Turquoise, under the palms.

The pool was shaped to remind you of a white-sand beach. The water is turquoise and there's a water curtain at one end. It's lit at night, and coconut trees stand all around. Hammocks and loungers wait on the lawn beside it.

By the water there's a bar counter, made for long evenings and good company.

Please note: Shwaas does not serve alcohol.

  • Private to your group when you book the whole property
  • Open 8 am to 10 pm
The turquoise pool, lit at night beneath palms beside a shell
The pool deck at dusk, with the Dome and palms reflected in the water
Sunlight through fan palm leaves

04 The Grounds

Climb, swing, pick a coconut.

The lookout
The highest point on the property. The pool and the shells lie below you, and the coconuts are within reach.
The pergola
A green canopy around the pool, with swings. It's made for buffets and long lunches outdoors.
The Lawn
A gazebo, a hammock and room for fifty for birthdays, reunions and small celebrations.

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Children playing on the stepping-stone path across the lawn
An easel and a woven stool set out on the garden lawn
A basket of yellow marigolds on the grass
A bowl of fresh fruit and an open book on a slow morning

05 Spa & healing

Slow down to the speed of breath.

Shwaas is run by Pinky and Piyush Mathur, who are both Reiki Masters. The spa has an indoor therapy room laid with blue riverine stones, where you hear running water. There's also an open-air treatment space by a cascade fountain, facing the Dome. Many of the therapies and wraps are family recipes, made for pain relief, rest and a quieter mind.

  • Ayurvedic massage
  • Body scrubs
  • Mud therapy
  • Wraps & packs
  • Aromatic baths
  • Reiki & aura cleansing
  • Sound & music therapy
  • Colour therapy
  • Crystal healing
  • Ayurvedic cooking
A sound-healing session with a handpan beside a tall window
The spa therapy room, with a low table and rug on a mint floor
Spa towels, slippers and oils set out in a basket

06 The Table

Home-cooked, and cooked for you.

Pinky Mathur plans the menus around whole grains and fruit and vegetables from the garden or the farms nearby. Some meals come on a banana leaf and some off a candlelit grill. The food is healthy with room for indulgence, and it looks as good as it tastes.

  • Breakfast is included
  • Vegetarian and mixed menus for lunch and dinner
  • Tell us your preferences 48 hours before you arrive

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A South Indian meal served on a banana leaf
Kebabs and skewers on the grill, lit by tea lights
A home-cooked spread laid out on the lawn
Fritters for the children, served in wooden toy trucks

07 The boutique

Take a little of it home.

Pinky Mathur runs a small boutique of Indian craft. You'll find designer and resort wear, hand-embroidered textiles, and lifestyle and home pieces, all made by artisans from across the country.

Hand-embroidered floral textiles from the Shwaas boutique

08 After dark

Then the shells begin to glow.

At sunset the sky over Karighatta turns violet and the shells light up from within. The coconut palms along the horizon go black against it. Away from the city lights, the sky stays clear enough to see the stars.

The concrete shells glowing at dusk under a violet sky
Moonlight breaking through clouds above a lit shell and palms

09 Plan your stay

Come, and breathe.

Shwaas is best with the whole property to yourselves: all four shells, the pool, the lawn and the Dome, for family, friends or a celebration. Designed by Utsav and hosted by the Mathur family, it carries on a family tradition of hospitality.

Recommended for groups

The whole of Shwaas

4 villas · 4 ensuite bathrooms · up to 16 guests

The private pool, the lawn, the Dome and every shell, just for your group.

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Weekdays & small groups

Svelte @ Shwaas

2 villas · 2 ensuite bathrooms · up to 6 guests

A smaller stay with the pool and lawn shared.

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Good to know

Getting here

  • About 2.5 hours from Bengaluru airport
  • 34 km from Mysuru airport
  • 18 km from Mysuru railway station
  • 8 km from Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary
  • Directions and the address

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Shwaas, near Manasa Canteen,
Karigatta, Srirangapatna,
Karnataka 571807
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Reservations office: Mon–Fri 9 am–6 pm, Sat 9 am–noon

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