Hadajana is on the southern edge of Mysuru, at the foothills of Chamundi Hills and close to the Mysore airport at Mandakalli. It sits on the city's quieter side, where new layouts give way to farmland and the hill rises over everything. Mornings here are calm and green, and the temple on Chamundi Hills is never far from view. For many retirees, that setting is what Mysuru is about.
Senior living in Hadajana suits seniors who want peace and nature while staying a short drive from the city's hospitals and markets. Elkin lists one community here, Harmony Nirvana, and two more Mysuru communities are close by at the foot of the same hill.
Harmony Nirvana
Harmony Nirvana is a senior-compliant apartment community by Harmony Eldercare, part of the group behind Tapovan, a Mysuru developer. It was designed for adults aged 55 and above, and its idea is simple: residents pursue their hobbies while the management takes care of housekeeping, cooking and medical needs.
What Nirvana offers:
- Apartments of 1 and 2 BHK, furnished and designed for seniors, sold to residents rather than leased.
- Care on call. Daily health monitoring, an ambulance on site, physiotherapy, help after a hospital stay, help with personal hygiene, palliative care and memory care support, with trained caregivers.
- Daily services. Cooking and nutrition, housekeeping, Wi-Fi and power backup.
- Community. A pool, gardens, wheelchair-friendly design and space for hobbies and social life. Pets are welcome.
Harmony also runs Harmony Glendale, a row-house retirement community on about 2.5 acres of farmland near the same foothills, which works on a lease model and is built with a traditional look and smart-room features. Comparing the two helps you decide between buying an apartment and leasing a home. For more choices, see independent living in Mysuru.
Nirvana suits seniors who are healthy now and want to settle somewhere calm for the long term, with the reassurance of care on call.
Life at the foot of Chamundi Hills
- Nature and faith. Chamundi Hills, with the Chamundeshwari temple at the top and the Nandi statue on the steps, is right next door. Many residents begin the day with a walk in its shadow.
- Hospitals. Mysuru's main hospitals, including JSS Hospital, the government K R Hospital, Apollo BGS Hospitals and Narayana Multispeciality Hospital, are reached through the city. Ask which hospital Nirvana's ambulance uses and how long the drive takes.
- Travel. Mysore airport is close, though flights are limited, and Mysuru Junction railway station and the Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway connect the city to Bengaluru.
- Quieter roads. Traffic on this side of Mysuru is light, which makes short trips and visits easy.
Approximate costs in Hadajana
Retirement apartments in Mysuru cost much less than similar homes in Bengaluru. As a rough guide, 1 and 2 BHK apartments in senior communities in south Mysuru cost about ₹40 lakh to ₹80 lakh, plus a monthly fee for meals, housekeeping and the health desk. Leased homes in nearby communities typically cost about ₹20,000 to ₹45,000 a month with services, and extra care such as a personal attendant is charged on top. These figures are approximate; confirm current prices and fees with the community. Our guide on the activities in senior living communities shows what a good programme looks like.
Old age homes and other options near Hadajana
Families searching for an old age home in Mysore south or near Chamundi Hills can also consider Sri Vasavi Shantidhama, a trust-run community on 5 acres near Chamundi Hills with a Shiva temple, gardens and pure vegetarian meals, running since 1993. Other pages nearby:
- Senior living in Sharadadevi Nagar, in west Mysuru near Kuvempunagar, with assisted living and memory care.
- Senior living in Belavadi, on the northern edge of the city, with a new continuing care community.
- All senior living homes in Mysuru.
Elkin's advisors can arrange visits to Harmony Nirvana, Harmony Glendale and Sri Vasavi Shantidhama in one trip. Call or WhatsApp +91 95005 10506 (10 AM to 8 PM IST).
