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Jungle Lodges & Resorts Ltd.,<br />

No. 49, West Wing, Ground Floor, Khanija Bhavan, Race Course Road, Bangalore - 560001. Ph: +91 80 40554055. www.junglelodges.com<br />

Photographer: Front Cover - Sanjana Raj. Back Cover - Raji Sundarkrishnan<br />

A RENDEZVOUS WITH THE WILD.<br />

India’s largest chain<br />

of wildlife and nature resorts


HIT THE ROAD... HAVE A TRYST WITH NATURE. EXPERIENCE A<br />

MYSTIC AURA CREATED BY NATURE UNDER A VERDANT SKY. LISTEN<br />

TO THE SYMPHONY OF THE FORESTS. ENJOY YOUR RETREAT AWAY<br />

FROM THE HUSTLE AND BUSTLE OF DAILY LIFE AMIDST THE<br />

ENIGMATIC MILIEU. EXPLORE THE WILDERNESS. SAVOUR THE<br />

EXCITING MOMENTS. HAVE A RENDEZVOUS WITH THE WILD.<br />

WELCOME TO JUNGLE LODGES AND RESORTS,<br />

KARNATAKA, INDIA. WITH AN UNSERVING<br />

DEDICATION TO PRESERVING WILDLIFE AND<br />

CONSERVING NATURE, JUNGLE LODGES AND<br />

RESORTS - A KARNATAKA GOVERNMENT<br />

UNDERTAKING - OFFERS VARIED ECO-TOURISM<br />

DESTINATIONS IN THE STATE, INCLUDING ISOLATED<br />

BEACHES, DENSE TROPICAL FORESTS, MAJESTIC<br />

HILL STATIONS, MAGNIFICENT RIVERS AND<br />

AWESOME WILDLIFE SANCTUARIES. LIKE NATURE<br />

ITSELF, THE EXPERIENCES ARE DIVERSE,<br />

REFRESHING AND INVIGORATING. WALK. RUN. SLEEP.<br />

LOVE. THINK. DREAM. OR DO NOTHING IN THE LAP<br />

OF NATURE, WHO WILL BLESS YOU WITH HER<br />

MYRIAD MANIFESTATIONS.


BANDIPUR<br />

SAFARI<br />

LODGE<br />

LOCATED OFF THE MYSORE -<br />

OOTY HIGHWAY, ADJACENT TO<br />

THE RENOWNED BANDIPUR<br />

NATIONAL PARK, AND ON THE<br />

FOOTHILLS OF THE NILGIRI<br />

HILLS, THE LODGE IS<br />

ELEGANTLY BUILT IN<br />

CONTEMPORARY<br />

ARCHITECTURAL STYLE.<br />

EMBRACE THE COOL BREEZE<br />

WAFTING DOWN<br />

HILLSIDES. GO ON A JEEP SAFARI<br />

TO MEET THE JUNGLE DENIZENS.<br />

VISIT GOPALASWAMY BETTA TO<br />

ENJOY THE VISTAS. IT’S<br />

EXCITING. WATCH BIRDS. GET<br />

ACQUAINTED WITH THE<br />

WILDLIFE. WATCH THE AMAZING<br />

NIGHT SKY. RELAX BY THE<br />

CAMPFIRE. IT’S BEWITCHING.<br />

Unique Attraction<br />

Experience wilderness in a<br />

tiger reserve and elephant<br />

country<br />

Season<br />

Throughout the year.<br />

Activities<br />

• Wildlife safari into the<br />

Bandipur National Park<br />

• Short treks guided by<br />

experienced naturalists<br />

• Bird-watching & wildlife<br />

photography<br />

• Barbeque and bonfire<br />

• Viewing wildlife<br />

documentaries<br />

Getting there<br />

• By Road:<br />

Bangalore 220km,<br />

Mysore (via Gundlupet)<br />

80km, Coimbatore 170km,<br />

Ooty 80km.<br />

• By Rail:<br />

Mysore 80km,<br />

Ooty 80km.<br />

• By Air:<br />

Bangalore Airport is<br />

220km away.


BANNERGHATTA<br />

NATURE<br />

CAMP<br />

BANNERGHATTA - VERDANT<br />

JUNGLES SPRAWLING OVER<br />

25,000 ACRES ON THE OUTSKIRTS<br />

OF BANGALORE - OFFERS A<br />

RICH VARIETY OF FLORA AND<br />

FAUNA. IN THE BANNERGHATTA<br />

BIO-PARK, THE LIONS, TIGERS &<br />

BEARS LIVE IN KRAALS THAT<br />

RECREATE THEIR NATURAL<br />

HABITAT. IT’S UNFORGETTABLE.<br />

GO ON A SAFARI INTO THE<br />

KRAALS. WALK ALONG THE<br />

MANY WOODED TRAILS IN THE<br />

PROTECTED PART. IT’S<br />

SPECTACULAR. THIS CAMP IS<br />

ALSO AN IDEAL VENUE FOR<br />

SMALL MEETINGS OF UP TO 30<br />

PEOPLE, WITH SPECIAL<br />

PACKAGES AVAILABLE ON<br />

REQUEST.<br />

Unique Attraction<br />

• Rich flora and fauna.<br />

Home to stunning birds,<br />

lions, tigers, bears, wild<br />

elephants<br />

• National Park abutting<br />

a major metro<br />

Season<br />

Throughout the year.<br />

Activities<br />

• Herbivore Safari<br />

• Safaris into the lion, tiger<br />

& bear enclosures<br />

• Guided nature walks and<br />

treks inside the Herbivore<br />

Safari<br />

• Visit to Bannerghatta Zoo<br />

and Butterfly Park<br />

• Viewing wildlife<br />

documentaries<br />

Getting there<br />

• By Road:<br />

The camp is situated inside<br />

the Bannerghatta<br />

Biological Park about 22km<br />

south of Bangalore on<br />

Bannerghatta Road.


BHEEMESHWARI<br />

NATURE &<br />

ADVENTURE<br />

CAMP<br />

SITUATED AT<br />

BHEEMESHWARI ON THE<br />

BANKS OF THE RIVER<br />

CAUVERY, THE TENTED<br />

COTTAGES AND LOG HUTS<br />

DRAW NATURE LOVERS.<br />

SURRENDER TO THE<br />

BECKONING OF THE<br />

CAUVERY. WATCH BIRDS,<br />

SPOT TURTLES,<br />

CROCODILES OR THE<br />

OTTERS. IT IS AMAZING.<br />

FLOAT ON A CORACLE.<br />

TREK THE TRAILS. TAKE IN<br />

THE SUNSET. IT’S<br />

ENCHANTING.<br />

Unique Attraction<br />

• Landscape<br />

• Birdlife<br />

• Grizzled Giant Squirrel<br />

Season<br />

Throughout the year. Rafting<br />

from June to October.<br />

Activities<br />

• Coracle ride<br />

• Guided nature walks &<br />

treks<br />

• Bird-watching<br />

• River rafting during the<br />

monsoon months<br />

• Zip-line<br />

• Parallel walk/Rope walk<br />

• Kayaking<br />

Getting there<br />

• By Road:<br />

110km from Bangalore.<br />

Past Kanakapura, turn left<br />

at Sathnur on the<br />

Kanakapura - Kollegal<br />

Highway. The Camp is<br />

5km beyond Muttatti on<br />

the Sathnur - Muttatti -<br />

Halagur Road.


BLACKBUCK<br />

RESORT<br />

TRANQUILITY IS THE<br />

CALLING OF THIS PLACE<br />

WHICH FINDS A SWEET SPOT<br />

BETWEEN THE HONNIKERI<br />

RESERVE FOREST AND THE<br />

VILASPUR LAKE, BIDAR,<br />

KARNATAKA. FREE ROAMING<br />

BLACKBUCKS ABOUND IN THE<br />

SURROUNDING GRASSLANDS,<br />

GIVING THE RESORT ITS<br />

NAME. YOU CAN SAVOUR THE<br />

UNIQUE EXPERIENCE OF<br />

VIEWING BOUNDING<br />

BLACKBUCKS WATCH THEM<br />

DISAPPEAR INTO THICKETS.<br />

IT’S NOT JUST THE<br />

BLACKBUCKS; EVEN PEACOCKS<br />

THAT MAKE A SUDDEN<br />

APPEARANCE CAN SPRING A<br />

SURPRISE OR TWO.<br />

Unique Attraction<br />

The surrounding open<br />

grasslands are home to a<br />

healthy population of<br />

Blackbucks. Peacocks are<br />

aplenty here<br />

Season<br />

Throughout the year.<br />

Activities<br />

• Blackbuck trails<br />

• Coracle rides<br />

• Bird-watching<br />

• Nature walks<br />

• Visit to heritage monuments<br />

Getting there<br />

• By Road:<br />

The resort is at a distance of<br />

15km from Bidar city.<br />

• By Rail:<br />

Gulbarga is the closest<br />

railhead.<br />

• By Air:<br />

Rajiv Gandhi International<br />

Airport, Hyderabad is the<br />

nearest airport.


DEVBAGH<br />

BEACH<br />

RESORT<br />

LOCATED 22KM FROM THE<br />

SOUTHERN BORDER OF GOA AND<br />

JUST A SHORT BOAT RIDE FROM<br />

KARWAR, THE ELEGANTLY<br />

FURNISHED LOG CABINS AND<br />

COTTAGES ARE SURROUNDED BY<br />

GROVES OF SWAYING CASUARINAS<br />

WITH THE AZURE ARABIAN SEA AS A<br />

STUNNING BACKDROP. RELAX ON<br />

THE PRISTINE BEACH. WADE INTO<br />

THE SEA. WATCH THE AWESOME SEA<br />

EAGLES. WATCH DOLPHINS. GO<br />

BOATING. OR WALK TO THE NEARBY<br />

VILLAGE TO BEFRIEND THE<br />

FISHER-FOLK. IT’S ENRICHING.<br />

EXPERIENCE PARA-SAILING.<br />

SNORKEL IN THE CLEAR WATERS.<br />

IT’S SPELLBINDING. THIS RESORT IS<br />

ALSO AN IDEAL VENUE FOR SMALL<br />

MEETINGS OF UP TO 30 PEOPLE,<br />

WITH SPECIAL PACKAGES<br />

AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.<br />

Unique Attraction<br />

Watch the long-snouted<br />

Spinner Dolphins frolic<br />

gracefully in the shimmering<br />

waters<br />

Season<br />

Throughout the year.<br />

Activities<br />

• Dolphin-watching<br />

• Snorkeling<br />

• Water scooter and banana<br />

boat rides<br />

• Beach Volleyball<br />

• Campfire on the beach<br />

• Visit to Fisherman village<br />

& Sanyasi Island<br />

• Jet ski<br />

Getting there<br />

• By Road:<br />

Overnight deluxe bus<br />

services are available<br />

from Bangalore. Buses<br />

also ply between Madgoan<br />

and Karwar at regular<br />

intervals.<br />

• By Rail:<br />

(Via the Konkan Railway): alight at Karwar. For<br />

express trains that do not stop at Karwar alight at<br />

Madgoan (Goa) or Ankola and proceed by road.<br />

Karwar is about 4 hours by rail from Mangalore.<br />

Visitors from Chennai can arrive via Mangalore.<br />

Those from Bangalore and Hyderabad can alight<br />

at Hubli and proceed by road. The road between<br />

Hubli & Karwar is one of the best in Karnataka.<br />

• By Air:<br />

Devbagh is 2.5 hours by road from Dabolim Airport,<br />

Goa.


DUBARE<br />

ELEPHANT<br />

CAMP<br />

DUBARE ELEPHANT CAMP<br />

SITUATED ON THE BANKS OF<br />

THE RIVER CAUVERY IN COORG,<br />

OFFERS A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE<br />

AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE<br />

WORLD OF THE LARGEST<br />

TERRESTRIAL MAMMAL. JOIN<br />

THE MAHOUTS AND GIVE THE<br />

PACHYDERMS A SPECIAL<br />

SCRUB-BATH. OR YOU COULD<br />

GROOM THEM. WATCH THEM<br />

BEING FED. AND LEARN THE<br />

LANGUAGE OF THE MAHOUTS.<br />

IT’S ASTONISHING. GO ON AN<br />

ELEPHANT RIDE. SPY ON OUR<br />

COLOURFUL AVIAN FRIENDS.<br />

OR RAFT DOWN THE RIVER<br />

CAUVERY DURING THE<br />

MONSOONS. IT’S<br />

EXHILARATING.<br />

Unique Attraction<br />

One place to watch and learn<br />

more about Asiatic Elephants<br />

from close quarters<br />

Season<br />

Throughout the year. Rafting<br />

during the monsoons.<br />

Activities<br />

• Elephant interaction<br />

• Elephant ride (subject to<br />

availability)<br />

• Coracle ride<br />

• Wildlife safari<br />

• River rafting<br />

• Bird watching<br />

Getting there<br />

• By Road:<br />

Dubare Elephant Camp<br />

is located in Coorg<br />

(Kodagu). 4km after<br />

Kushalnagar on Mercara<br />

Road. At Gudde Hosur,<br />

turn left onto Siddapura<br />

Main Road. About 15km<br />

down this road, visitors<br />

will find a prominent<br />

direction sign that shows<br />

the way to the Camp<br />

(which is about 1km away,<br />

across the River Cauvery).


GALIBORE<br />

NATURE &<br />

ADVENTURE CAMP<br />

SITUATED 95KM FROM<br />

BANGALORE, GALIBORE<br />

FISHING CAMP IS IN THE<br />

MIDDLE OF WILDERNESS<br />

OVERLOOKING THE RIVER<br />

CAUVERY & SURROUNDED<br />

BY WOODED HILLS.<br />

EXPERIENCE THE RIVER<br />

ON A CORACLE. TREK THE<br />

TRAILS LEADING TO THE<br />

HILLS. IT’S REWARDING.<br />

SPEND A NIGHT LIT BY<br />

HURRICANE LAMPS.<br />

SAVOUR THE ETHNIC<br />

CUISINE. IT’S OUT OF THIS<br />

WORLD.<br />

Unique Attraction<br />

The rustic charm. An ideal<br />

location for outdoor training.<br />

Season<br />

Throughout the year. June to<br />

October ideal for rafting.<br />

Activities<br />

• Nature walk & guided trek<br />

• Coracle ride<br />

• Bird-watching<br />

• Rafting.<br />

Getting there<br />

• By Road:<br />

95km from Bangalore.<br />

Turn left at Kanakapura<br />

onto a village road leading<br />

to Sangam, the confluence<br />

of the two rivers Arkavathi<br />

and Cauvery. From here,<br />

it is a drive of about 9km<br />

on a gravel track to the<br />

Camp.


K GUDI<br />

WILDERNESS<br />

CAMP<br />

SITUATED WITHIN THE BILIGIRI<br />

RANGANA TEMPLE WILDLIFE<br />

SANCTUARY, THE TENTED<br />

COTTAGES AND LOG CABINS ON<br />

STILTS COMBINE THE<br />

TRANQUILITY OF A MAJESTIC HILL<br />

STATION AND THE ENCHANTMENT<br />

OF A RICH WILDLIFE HABITAT.<br />

SPOT LEOPARDS, GAURS,<br />

ELEPHANTS, SPOTTED DEER,<br />

SAMBARS, WILD BOARS AND<br />

MALABAR GIANT SQUIRRELS. AND<br />

MORE THAN 250 SPECIES OF<br />

BIRDS. IT’S MESMERISING. LAZE<br />

ON A HAMMOCK. IT’S<br />

ENTHRALLING. THIS CAMP IS ALSO<br />

AN IDEAL VENUE FOR SMALL<br />

MEETINGS OF UP TO 30 PEOPLE,<br />

WITH SPECIAL PACKAGES<br />

AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.<br />

Unique Attraction<br />

One of the few resorts in<br />

India to be set inside the<br />

limits of a wildlife sanctuary.<br />

Sight the largest wild bovine<br />

in the world - Gaur<br />

Season<br />

Throughout the year.<br />

Activities<br />

• Wildlife safari into the BRT<br />

Wildlife Sanctuary at dawn<br />

and dusk, accompanied<br />

by trained naturalists<br />

• Trekking and bird-watching<br />

• Viewing wildlife<br />

documentaries<br />

• Barbeque and bonfire<br />

Getting there<br />

• By Road:<br />

From Mysore<br />

(Via Nanjangud and<br />

Chamrajnagar) - 86km,<br />

from Bangalore (Via<br />

Mysore and Chamrajnagar)<br />

- 225km and from<br />

Coimbatore (Via<br />

Sathyamangalam and<br />

Chamrajnagar) - 175km


KABINI<br />

RIVER<br />

LODGE<br />

NESTLED ON THE SOUTHERN<br />

FRINGES OF NAGARHOLE NATIONAL<br />

PARK, THE COLONIAL-STYLE<br />

LODGES IN THE LUSH GREEN<br />

SURROUNDINGS GIVE YOU A UNIQUE<br />

HOLIDAY EXPERIENCE. RATED BY<br />

TATLER’S TRAVEL GUIDE, AS ONE OF<br />

THE TOP FIVE WILDLIFE RESORTS IN<br />

THE WORLD. WATCH EXOTIC<br />

WILDLIFE IN THEIR NATURAL<br />

HABITAT. ASIATIC ELEPHANTS.<br />

GAURS. CHITALS. SAMBARS.<br />

LANGURS. CROCODILES. AND, OVER<br />

250 AVIAN SPECIES. IT’S<br />

AWE-INSPIRING. PERFECT SILENCE.<br />

BROKEN ONLY BY THE GENTLE<br />

WAVES LAPPING AGAINST LAND. AND<br />

THE BIRD CALLS. IT’S REFRESHING.<br />

THIS LODGE IS ALSO AN IDEAL<br />

VENUE FOR SMALL MEETINGS OF UP<br />

TO 30 PEOPLE, WITH SPECIAL<br />

PACKAGES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.<br />

Unique Attraction<br />

The largest congregation of<br />

wild Asiatic Elephants<br />

Season<br />

Throughout the year.<br />

Activities<br />

• Safaris into the Nagarhole<br />

National Park in jeeps, at<br />

dawn and dusk<br />

• Boat cruise and coracle<br />

ride on the River Kabini<br />

• Bird-watching<br />

• Viewing wildlife<br />

documentaries<br />

• Barbeque & bonfire<br />

• Nature trail<br />

Getting there<br />

• By Road:<br />

The lodge is situated 5km<br />

off the Mysore -<br />

Mananthavadi Road.<br />

5 hours from Bangalore.<br />

• By Rail:<br />

2.5 - 3 hours from<br />

Bangalore to Mysore, then<br />

proceed another 1.5 - 2<br />

hour by car/bus to Kabini<br />

• By Air:<br />

Bangalore (220km) is the<br />

nearest airport.


KALI<br />

ADVENTURE<br />

CAMP<br />

SET ON THE BANKS OF THE<br />

RIVER KALI, THE CAMP’S<br />

TENTED COTTAGES AND<br />

ROOMS OFFER AN<br />

UNFETTERED EXPERIENCE<br />

OF NATURE’S BOUNTY.<br />

EMBARK ON A NATURE DRIVE<br />

INTO THE THICKLY WOODED<br />

AND HILLY FORESTS OF THE<br />

UTTARA KANNADA DISTRICT.<br />

RAFT DOWN THE RAPIDS OF<br />

THE BEAUTIFUL YET<br />

POWERFUL RIVER KALI.<br />

KAYAK ON ITS WATERS.<br />

WATCH CROCODILES ON ITS<br />

BANKS. IT’S THRILLING.<br />

FLOAT DOWN ON A CORACLE.<br />

GO TREKKING. RAPPEL<br />

DOWN A WATERFALL. IT’S<br />

PURE ADRENALINE.<br />

Unique Attraction<br />

Only place south of the<br />

Himalayas where one can<br />

experience white-water<br />

rafting, most months of the<br />

year<br />

Season<br />

Throughout the year. Rafting<br />

from November to June.<br />

Activities<br />

• White-water rafting<br />

• Kayaking<br />

• Coracle ride<br />

• Trekking and bird-watching<br />

• Visit to Siroli Peak (Highest<br />

point in Uttara Kannada<br />

district)<br />

Getting there<br />

• By Road:<br />

There are direct overnight<br />

buses from Bangalore or<br />

Dandeli. Luxury buses<br />

plying between Mumbai & Mangalore/ Bangalore,<br />

invariably pass through Dharwad. You can alight at<br />

Molangi amidst dense bamboo thickets<br />

• By Rail:<br />

Alight at Londa or Dharwad/ Hubli, proceed another<br />

1.5 hours by road.<br />

• By Air:<br />

2.5 hours from Dabolim Airport, Goa. And 1.5 hours<br />

from Hubli Airport.


SHARAVATHI<br />

ADVENTURE<br />

CAMP<br />

LOCATED JUST 8 KM AWAY<br />

FROM THE JOG FALLS THIS IS AN<br />

IDEAL LOCATION TO<br />

EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF<br />

THE MONSOONS AND WATCH<br />

THE JOG FALLS DANCE TO THE<br />

TUNE OF THE RAIN.. AT THE<br />

SAHYADRI ADVENTURE RESORT<br />

YOU ARE CRADLED IN NATURE'S<br />

LAP WHILE YOU ENJOY THE<br />

ETHEREAL BEAUTY OF THE<br />

SAHYADRIS. TUCKED SNUGLY<br />

ON THE SLOPES OF A HILLOCK<br />

SKIRTING THE TALAKALALE<br />

RESERVOIR, THIS IS A GREAT<br />

PLACE TO REVERE THE<br />

INVIGORATING MELANGE OF<br />

SUNSHINE AND RAIN AND<br />

INDULGE IN AQUATIC<br />

ADVENTURES.<br />

Unique Attraction<br />

Picturesque Landscape and<br />

Rolling Hills<br />

Season<br />

Throughout the year<br />

Activities<br />

• Guided trekking<br />

• Nature walk<br />

• Kayaking<br />

• Coracle ride<br />

• Boating<br />

• Joy fishing<br />

• Bird-watching<br />

Getting there<br />

• By Road:<br />

From Bangalore - 375 km,<br />

From Shimoga - 140 km<br />

• By Rail:<br />

From Thalaguppa - 17 km,<br />

From Shimoga - 140 km.<br />

• By Air:<br />

Hubli and Mangalore - 135 km.


OM BEACH<br />

RESORT<br />

THE OM BEACH RESORT IS A RUSTIC<br />

RESORT IN THE COASTAL TOWN OF<br />

GOKARNA. GOKARNA LIES AT THE<br />

CONFLUENCE OF THE AGHANASHINI<br />

AND GANGAVALLI RIVERS AND IS<br />

CRADLED BETWEEN THE SAHYADRIS<br />

AND THE ARABIAN SEA. ITS TIMELESS<br />

TEMPLES AND BEGUILING BEACHES<br />

DRAW A STEADY STREAM OF DEVOUT<br />

PILGRIMS AND TOURISTS. WHILE<br />

GOKARNA'S TEMPLES TRANSCEND<br />

ERAS, ITS BEACHES ARE THROBBING<br />

WITH LIFE. WITH RUGGED TREKKING<br />

TRAILS AND GREAT OUTDOORS THE<br />

ADVENTUROUS CAN EMBARK ON<br />

PATHS OF DISCOVERY IN AND<br />

AROUND GOKARNA. YOU CAN ALSO<br />

UNWIND WITH A RELAXING<br />

MASSAGE AT THE AYURVEDA<br />

CENTER.<br />

Unique Attraction<br />

Gokarna is famous for its<br />

pristine beaches. The famed Om<br />

Beach, the quiet Kudle Beach,<br />

the secluded Half Moon Beach<br />

and the beautiful Paradise<br />

Beach are four scenic strips of<br />

sand sandwiched between the<br />

hills.<br />

Season<br />

Throughout the year.<br />

Activities<br />

• Beach visit<br />

• Temple visit<br />

• Nature trail<br />

• Water sports activities<br />

Getting there<br />

• By Road:<br />

From Bangalore - 450 km.<br />

From Mangalore - 300 Km.<br />

From Goa - 160 km.<br />

• By Rail:<br />

From Mangalore - 240 km<br />

From Goa - 175 km<br />

From Karwar - 65 km<br />

• By Air:<br />

Dabolim (160 km) is the<br />

nearest airport.


PILIKULA<br />

NISARGADHAMA<br />

RESORT<br />

PERCHED ATOP A HILLOCK<br />

OVERLOOKING THE QUIET<br />

FLOWING GURUPURA RIVER,<br />

COCONUT GROVES AND ACACIA<br />

PLANTATIONS, THE PILIKULA<br />

NISARGADHAMA RESORT IS AN<br />

OASIS OF CALM. AS THE VEIL OF<br />

MIST LIFTS, UNDULATING HILLS<br />

OBSCURED BY SILKY WHITE<br />

CLOUDS COME TO THE FORE.<br />

FREQUENT CLOUD BURSTS<br />

LEAVE A TRAIL OF FRESHNESS<br />

AND TRANSFORM THE<br />

LANDSCAPE INTO AN OCEAN OF<br />

GREEN. WHILE THOSE WHO<br />

ENJOY A SLOW PACED HOLIDAY<br />

CAN HANG UP THEIR FEET AND<br />

UNWIND, THE ADVENTUROUS<br />

CAN STEP OUT TO EXPLORE<br />

PILIKULA NISARGADHAMA.<br />

Unique Attraction<br />

The Pilikula Nisargadhama has<br />

a biological park, a golf course,<br />

an amusement park, a lake, an<br />

arboretum, a science center, a<br />

heritage village and an artisan<br />

village<br />

Season<br />

Throughout the year.<br />

Activities<br />

• Guided trek to the Gurupura<br />

River<br />

• Visit to the Artisan Village<br />

• Visit to Dr. Shivaram Karanth<br />

Biological Park<br />

• Visit to Manasa Amusement<br />

and Water Park<br />

• Visit to Panambur Beach<br />

Getting there<br />

• By Road:<br />

Mangalore city has a good<br />

network of buses plying to<br />

Bangalore and other major<br />

cities of Karnataka and<br />

Kerala.<br />

• By Rail:<br />

Mangalore is the closest<br />

railhead. Its two railway<br />

stations Mangalore Junction<br />

and Mangalore Central are<br />

well connected to all major<br />

cities.<br />

• By Air:<br />

The Bajpe Airport, Mangalore<br />

is the nearest airport.


RIVER TERN<br />

LODGE<br />

SITUATED AMIDST THE<br />

WESTERN GHATS OF<br />

KARNATAKA AND<br />

SURROUNDED BY THE<br />

LOFTY HILL RANGES OF<br />

BABABUDANS, THE RIVER<br />

TERN LODGE IS A PERFECT<br />

BLEND OF SCENIC BEAUTY<br />

AND WILDLIFE. ITS<br />

LOCATION ON A HILLOCK<br />

AT THE EDGE OF THE<br />

PICTURESQUE BHADRA<br />

RESERVOIR IS<br />

UNSURPASSED. THE LODGE<br />

GETS ITS NAME FROM THE<br />

CONGREGATION OF<br />

RIVER TERNS WHICH<br />

BREED ON THE ISLANDS<br />

NEARBY.<br />

Unique Attraction<br />

• Exciting jeep safaris into<br />

the Bhadra Tiger Reserve<br />

• Water sports such as<br />

canoeing, boat rides,<br />

kayaking, water trampoline,<br />

& water see-saw<br />

Season<br />

Throughout the year.<br />

Activities<br />

• Wildlife safari<br />

• Bird-watching<br />

• Visit Tyaverekoppa Lion<br />

- Tiger Safari and<br />

Sakkrebyle Elephant Camp<br />

Getting there<br />

• By Road:<br />

275km from Bangalore and<br />

38km from Shimoga. From<br />

Bangalore, take the Tumkur<br />

road. At Tumkur take the<br />

Shimoga by-pass road to<br />

Tarikere. Take left at<br />

Tarikere and head towards<br />

Lakavalli, where you’ll find<br />

a sign board of the Lodge.


SLOTH BEAR<br />

RESORT<br />

JUST 15KM FROM HAMPI IS THE<br />

DAROJI SLOTH BEAR<br />

SANCTUARY THAT BOASTS OF A<br />

HEALTHY POPULATION OF<br />

SLOTH BEARS. THE RUGGED<br />

TERRAIN IS IDEAL FOR THESE<br />

ANIMALS THAT FEED OFF WILD<br />

FRUITS, TERMITES AND HONEY<br />

AND TAKE REFUGE IN CAVES<br />

AND CREVICES. THE SLOTH<br />

BEAR RESORT SET IN RUSTIC<br />

NATURAL ENVIRONS<br />

ADJOINING THE SANCTUARY<br />

STRIKES A CHORD WITH<br />

NATURE. AT HAMPI, ONE CAN<br />

TASTE A HEADY CONCOCTION<br />

OF ADVENTURE AND AWE<br />

INSPIRING CREATIONS<br />

GARNISHED WITH HERITAGE<br />

TRAILS AND NATURE WALKS.<br />

Unique Attraction<br />

• Sloth Bear Safari<br />

• Heritage Biking<br />

Season<br />

Throughout the year.<br />

Activities<br />

• Visit to Sloth Bear<br />

Sanctuary<br />

• Temple trails<br />

• Heritage biking<br />

• Nature walks<br />

• Bird-watching<br />

Getting there<br />

• By Road:<br />

From Bangalore you can<br />

reach Kamalapur via<br />

Nelamangala, Tumkur,<br />

Chitradurga and Hospet. Take<br />

NH4 from Bangalore to<br />

Chitradurga (199Km) and<br />

NH13 from Chitradurga to<br />

Hospet (135Km). 12Km from<br />

Hospet is Kamalapur. Once at<br />

Kamalapur, turn right at<br />

Ambedkar Circle towards<br />

Kannada University Road<br />

leading to P.K. Halli.<br />

• By Rail:<br />

Hospet and Munirabad are<br />

the nearest railheads. Pickup<br />

and drop facilities are<br />

available at an extra cost.<br />

• By Air:<br />

Bellary (65km) is the nearest<br />

airport.


THE OLD<br />

MAGAZINE<br />

HOUSE<br />

THE OLD MAGAZINE<br />

HOUSE AT GANESHGUDI<br />

NEAR DANDELI IS TUCKED<br />

AWAY IN A THICK POCKET<br />

OF EVERGREEN FOREST<br />

OFFERING A REAL JUNGLE<br />

EXPERIENCE. IT IS ALSO<br />

AN IDEAL BASE FOR<br />

RAFTING ENTHUSIASTS<br />

WHO WOULD LIKE TO<br />

TAKE ON THE RAPIDS OF<br />

THE RIVER KALI. SITUATED<br />

APPROXIMATELY 1800FT.<br />

ABOVE SEA LEVEL, THE<br />

CAMP IS BLESSED WITH<br />

EXCELLENT CLIMATE<br />

THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.<br />

Unique Attraction<br />

White-water rafting,<br />

Bird-watching<br />

Season<br />

Throughout the year. Rafting<br />

from October to May.<br />

Activities<br />

• Jungle trek<br />

• Bird-watching<br />

• Coracle ride<br />

• River rafting<br />

Getting there<br />

• By Road:<br />

25km from Dandeli, off<br />

Dandeli - Londa Road.<br />

From Bangalore 500km,<br />

from Hubli 95km.<br />

• By Rail:<br />

From Londa 30km.<br />

• By Air:<br />

Panjim, Goa (130km) is<br />

the nearest airport.


Sloth Bear Resort<br />

LOCATIONS OF<br />

JUNGLE LODGES & RESORTS<br />

PROPERTIES<br />

N<br />

CUISINES<br />

TEMPTING RECIPES AND THE AROMA OF EXQUISITE FOOD<br />

MAKES YOUR HOLIDAYS MUCH MORE OF A PLEASURE. AT<br />

JUNGLE LODGES & RESORTS, PAMPER YOUR TASTE BUDS WITH<br />

DELICIOUS AND PIPING HOT BUFFETS. A DELICIOUS SPREAD<br />

OF SOUTH AND NORTH INDIAN CUISINES, WITH A CHOICE OF<br />

BOTH VEGETARIAN AND NON-VEGETARIAN AWAITS YOU AT<br />

GHOL GHAR. THE JUNGLE LODGES & RESORTS STRONGLY<br />

BELIEVES THAT COMMUNAL DINING ENCOURAGES SHARING<br />

OF EXPERIENCES AMONG GUESTS AND OFFERS YOU AN<br />

EXTRAORDINARY CLOSE TO NATURE AND PEOPLE<br />

EXPERIENCE AT THE GHOL GHAR, WHICH IS A CIRCULAR<br />

GUEST DINING AREA. INDULGE YOURSELF AND DISCOVER THE<br />

TANTALIZING TASTES.<br />

Om Beach Resort<br />

Sharavathi<br />

Adventure Camp<br />

Resort<br />

Bheemeshwari Nature<br />

& Adventure Camp<br />

GUEST SPEAK<br />

The celebrities who found Jungle Lodges a refreshing<br />

experience include: Bill Travers, Virginia McKenna,<br />

Waheeda Rahman, Protima Bedi, Mallika Sarabhai and<br />

cricketers like Rahul Dravid, Anil Kumble, Javagal<br />

Sreenath and Sunil Joshi.<br />

We stayed at the Bhadra, Jungle Lodge. The cottages<br />

are environmental friendly, well kept and properly<br />

organized. The food served is good. The staff took care<br />

of us with keenness, courteously. We deeply appreciate<br />

the efforts made by all concerned and thank them.<br />

-Sri. H.R. Bharadwaj,<br />

Governor of Karnataka<br />

A great experience, excellent facilities & very<br />

good maintenance. Hope to be back soon<br />

-Sri. Jairam Ramesh,<br />

MoS(I/C) E & F, New Delhi<br />

Goldie Hawn, noted Hollywood actor, came<br />

here and proclaimed, “Not to mention the wildlife,<br />

I have fallen in love - unexpectedly - with Papa!!”<br />

“We’ve been coming here for the past 10 years<br />

and we never get tired of staying in Kabini. We<br />

enjoy the safari the most. We will keep coming<br />

back every year.”<br />

-HR Rajashekhar, Bangalore<br />

“A side of India I completely did not expect.<br />

Wonderful facilities staff and environment.<br />

Definitely a must-do again.”<br />

-Murray Laidhey, USA<br />

“We saw a lot off animals: deer, wild dogs, elephants etc.<br />

The elephants were playing in the water. It was really<br />

beautiful. Kabini River Lodge is an excellent place to stay.<br />

The idea of eating together in groups is brilliant. Hope to<br />

see you all again!”<br />

-Frans Vos & Corinne, Holland<br />

“The service and food was very good. This is a great way<br />

to spend 3 weeks. Don’t let too much progress into this<br />

valley only leave footprints.”<br />

-Nigel Harwood, England<br />

Thank You! We had an excellent day trip to Bannerghatta.<br />

All you staff and officials are extremely professional,<br />

helpful and courteous .<br />

Keep up the good work! Your efforts in wildlife<br />

conservation are truly commendable and praise worthy.<br />

We will surely come again and to stay overnight this time.<br />

-Rahul Dravid


Bandipur Safari Lodge,<br />

Bandipur National Park, Mysore-Ooty Road,<br />

Melukmanahalli, Hangala Post, Gundlupet Taluk,<br />

Chamrajnagar Dist – 571 126.<br />

Tel: 91- 9449597875 / 9449599794<br />

Bannerghatta Nature Camp,<br />

Bannerghatta Biological Park,<br />

Bangalore Dist– 560 083.<br />

Tel: 91- 9449599756<br />

Bheemeshwari Nature &<br />

Adventure Camp,<br />

Byadarahalli Post, Halgur Hobli,<br />

Malavalli Taluk, Mandya Dist - 571 421.<br />

Tel: 91- 9343551783 / 9379454317<br />

Kali Adventure Camp,<br />

Kogilban, Dandeli, Haliyal Taluk,<br />

Uttara Kannada Dist – 581 325.<br />

Tel: 91- 9449597871 / 08284230266<br />

Sharavathi Adventure Camp,<br />

Kargul, Near Jog Falls,<br />

Sagar Taluk, Shimoga District - 577421.<br />

Tel: 91- 9449599784<br />

OM Beach Resort,<br />

Banglegudde, Kumta Taluk, Gokarna,<br />

Karwar Ho, Karwar Dist - 581301<br />

Tel: 91- 9480885307 / 08386257052<br />

Blackbuck Resort,<br />

Near Khanapur, Vilaspur Tank,<br />

Vilaspur Post, Bidar Dist.<br />

Tel: 91- 8971009118<br />

Devbagh Beach Resort,<br />

Tarivada, Near Post Office/ Kapre Temple,<br />

Kodibagh, Uttara Kannada Dist,<br />

Karwar – 581 303.<br />

Tel: 91- 9449599778 / 08382-221603<br />

Dubare Elephant Camp,<br />

Nanjarajapatna Post, Kushalnagar Hobli,<br />

Somwarpet Taluk, Coorg Dist – 571 254.<br />

Tel: 91- 9449597876<br />

Pilikula Nisargadhama Resort,<br />

Pilikula, Near Science Center,<br />

Pilikula Nisargadhama,<br />

Moodushedde, Vamanjoor Post,<br />

Mangalore Dist – 575 028.<br />

Tel: 91- 9449597878 / 08242263633<br />

River Tern Lodge,<br />

Behind Ranganathaswamy Temple,<br />

Bhadra Project, Lakkavalli,<br />

Chikmagalur Dist - 577115.<br />

Tel: 91- 9449599780 / 08261215425<br />

Sloth Bear Heritage Resort,<br />

Near Kannada University, P.K. Halli Road,<br />

Kamalapur, Hospet Taluk, Bellary Dist,<br />

Karnataka - 583 276.<br />

Tel: 91- 9449597874<br />

Galibore Nature & Adventure Camp,<br />

Uyamballi Post, Sangam,<br />

Kanakapura Taluk,<br />

Bangalore Dist (Rural).<br />

Tel: 08029784504 / 91- 9343551839<br />

K Gudi Wilderness Camp,<br />

P.O. Kyathadevarayana Gudi,<br />

Chamrajnagar Dist - 571 313.<br />

Tel: 91- 9449597877 / 08226296086<br />

Kabini River Lodge,<br />

Karapura, Nissana Beltur Post,<br />

HD Kote Taluk, Mysore Dist - 571 114.<br />

Tel: 91- 9449599755 / 9449597895 / 0822<br />

The Old Magazine House,<br />

Ganeshgudi Post (Near Supa Dam),<br />

Joida Taluk, Uttara Kannada Dist – 581 365.<br />

Tel: 91- 9480885303<br />

COMING SOON<br />

BHIMGAD<br />

ADVENTURE CAMP<br />

Located at the foothills of the Western Ghats, Belgaum is a short<br />

distance away from Goa. Forested mountains and evergreen<br />

valleys with awe inspiring waterfalls dot the landscape. These<br />

areas abound in a variety of wildlife some of which are unique to<br />

the area. Belgaum enjoys a salubrious climate throughout the year<br />

and is blessed with a rich culture & heritage seeped in history.<br />

Away from the city and in the midst of farm lands is an oasis of greenery the “Bhimgad Adventure Camp, Khanapur”.<br />

Not very far from Bhimgad Adventure Camp is the “Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary” which is the only known<br />

place for the rare and endangered Wroughton’s Free-tailed Bat. Needless to say, these evergreen forests of<br />

the sanctuary harbour a rich biodiversity. Besides Bhimgad, there are other attractions like the Vajra<br />

waterfalls which are worth a visit and the Belgaum fort. (Next to the camp is the Belgaum Golf Course,<br />

which is Asia’s second largest golf course.)

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