Author Profile

Akhil Shetty

CEO, Hotel Parijatha Inn · Dharmasthala, Karnataka

Akhil Shetty runs Hotel Parijatha Inn in Dharmasthala — a 38-room property near Shri Kshetra Dharmasthala Temple, established in 2021. He has over 10 years of working experience in the Karnataka hospitality industry, with a focus on building guest-first hotel operations that combine modern service standards with the warmth of regional hospitality.

At Hotel Parijatha Inn, Akhil oversees all hotel operations including room bookings, guest relations, team management, and brand development. The property includes 38 rooms across AC, non-AC, and family categories (₹1,700–₹8,000/night), Parijatha Veg — a 100% pure vegetarian restaurant — free parking, a travel desk, and free Wi-Fi across all premises. Jothi. K manages day-to-day operations on-site.

One of Akhil's key contributions is the lobby redesign at Hotel Parijatha Inn. He planned and executed the interior transformation using 3D space visualization — the result features a symmetrical layout with premium seating, royal golden wall textures, and a traditional lamp element placed above an under-marble rangoli design at the centre. The design reflects his approach of grounding modern hospitality spaces in Karnataka's cultural traditions.

Akhil also oversees Parijatha Conventional Hall — a marriage hall at the same Nethranagara property with 5 hall configurations for 50–250 guests, including purohit and valaga facilities for Hindu arranged marriages.

Areas of expertise

• Hotel operations and guest experience management
• Boutique hospitality brand building in Karnataka
• Interior design and 3D space visualization for hospitality
• Pilgrim and family travel accommodation near Dharmasthala
• Regional hospitality with cultural integration

About Hotel Parijatha Inn

Hotel Parijatha Inn is a private hotel at Near Nethravathi Bridge, Nethranagara, Dharmasthala, Karnataka — 574 216. The property is 2.4 km from Shri Kshetra Dharmasthala Temple (a 25-minute walk or 5-minute auto ride). It is not affiliated with the Dharmasthala Temple Trust. Check-in is at 2:00 PM, check-out at 12:00 PM (noon). Full refund on cancellations made 48 hours before check-in. Children below 12 years enjoy free food and stay with parents.