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1 Jungle Lodges & Resorts Ltd., No. 49, West Wing, Ground Floor, Khanija Bhavan, Race Course Road, Bangalore Ph: Photographer: Front Cover - Sanjana Raj. Back Cover - Raji Sundarkrishnan A RENDEZVOUS WITH THE WILD. India s largest chain of wildlife and nature resorts

WELCOME TO JUNGLE LODGES AND RESORTS, KARNATAKA, INDIA.

2 HIT THE ROAD... HAVE A TRYST WITH NATURE. EXPERIENCE A MYSTIC AURA CREATED BY NATURE UNDER A VERDANT SKY. LISTEN TO THE SYMPHONY OF THE FORESTS. ENJOY YOUR RETREAT AWAY FROM THE HUSTLE AND BUSTLE OF DAILY LIFE AMIDST THE ENIGMATIC MILIEU. EXPLORE THE WILDERNESS. SAVOUR THE EXCITING MOMENTS. HAVE A RENDEZVOUS WITH THE WILD. WELCOME TO JUNGLE LODGES AND RESORTS, KARNATAKA, INDIA. WITH AN UNSERVING DEDICATION TO PRESERVING WILDLIFE AND CONSERVING NATURE, JUNGLE LODGES AND RESORTS - A KARNATAKA GOVERNMENT UNDERTAKING - OFFERS VARIED ECO-TOURISM DESTINATIONS IN THE STATE, INCLUDING ISOLATED BEACHES, DENSE TROPICAL FORESTS, MAJESTIC HILL STATIONS, MAGNIFICENT RIVERS AND AWESOME WILDLIFE SANCTUARIES. LIKE NATURE ITSELF, THE EXPERIENCES ARE DIVERSE, REFRESHING AND INVIGORATING. WALK. RUN. SLEEP. LOVE. THINK. DREAM. OR DO NOTHING IN THE LAP OF NATURE, WHO WILL BLESS YOU WITH HER MYRIAD MANIFESTATIONS.

BANDIPUR SAFARI LODGE LOCATED OFF THE MYSORE - OOTY HIGHWAY, ADJACENT TO THE RENOWNED BANDIPUR NATIONAL PARK, AND

EMBRACE THE COOL BREEZE WAFTING DOWN HILLSIDES. GO ON A JEEP SAFARI TO MEET THE JUNGLE DENIZENS.

WATCH THE AMAZING NIGHT SKY. RELAX BY THE CAMPFIRE. IT S BEWITCHING.

Wildlife safari into the Bandipur National Park Short treks guided by experienced naturalists Bird-watching &

3 BANDIPUR SAFARI LODGE LOCATED OFF THE MYSORE - OOTY HIGHWAY, ADJACENT TO THE RENOWNED BANDIPUR NATIONAL PARK, AND ON THE FOOTHILLS OF THE NILGIRI HILLS, THE LODGE IS ELEGANTLY BUILT IN CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURAL STYLE. EMBRACE THE COOL BREEZE WAFTING DOWN HILLSIDES. GO ON A JEEP SAFARI TO MEET THE JUNGLE DENIZENS. VISIT GOPALASWAMY BETTA TO ENJOY THE VISTAS. IT S EXCITING. WATCH BIRDS. GET ACQUAINTED WITH THE WILDLIFE. WATCH THE AMAZING NIGHT SKY. RELAX BY THE CAMPFIRE. IT S BEWITCHING. Experience wilderness in a tiger reserve and elephant country Throughout the year. Wildlife safari into the Bandipur National Park Short treks guided by experienced naturalists Bird-watching & wildlife photography Barbeque and bonfire Viewing wildlife documentaries Bangalore 220km, Mysore (via Gundlupet) 80km, Coimbatore 170km, Ooty 80km. By Rail: Mysore 80km, Ooty 80km. By Air: Bangalore Airport is 220km away.

4 BANNERGHATTA NATURE CAMP BANNERGHATTA - VERDANT JUNGLES SPRAWLING OVER 25,000 ACRES ON THE OUTSKIRTS OF BANGALORE - OFFERS A RICH VARIETY OF FLORA AND FAUNA. IN THE BANNERGHATTA BIO-PARK, THE LIONS, TIGERS & BEARS LIVE IN KRAALS THAT RECREATE THEIR NATURAL HABITAT. IT S UNFORGETTABLE. GO ON A SAFARI INTO THE KRAALS. WALK ALONG THE MANY WOODED TRAILS IN THE PROTECTED PART. IT S SPECTACULAR. THIS CAMP IS ALSO AN IDEAL VENUE FOR SMALL MEETINGS OF UP TO 30 PEOPLE, WITH SPECIAL PACKAGES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. Rich flora and fauna. Home to stunning birds, lions, tigers, bears, wild elephants National Park abutting a major metro Throughout the year. Herbivore Safari Safaris into the lion, tiger & bear enclosures Guided nature walks and treks inside the Herbivore Safari Visit to Bannerghatta Zoo and Butterfly Park Viewing wildlife documentaries The camp is situated inside the Bannerghatta Biological Park about 22km south of Bangalore on Bannerghatta Road.

BHEEMESHWARI NATURE & ADVENTURE CAMP SITUATED AT BHEEMESHWARI ON THE BANKS OF THE RIVER CAUVERY, THE TENTED COTTAGES AND

WATCH BIRDS, SPOT TURTLES, CROCODILES OR THE OTTERS. IT IS AMAZING. FLOAT ON A CORACLE. TREK THE TRAILS.

5 BHEEMESHWARI NATURE & ADVENTURE CAMP SITUATED AT BHEEMESHWARI ON THE BANKS OF THE RIVER CAUVERY, THE TENTED COTTAGES AND LOG HUTS DRAW NATURE LOVERS. SURRENDER TO THE BECKONING OF THE CAUVERY. WATCH BIRDS, SPOT TURTLES, CROCODILES OR THE OTTERS. IT IS AMAZING. FLOAT ON A CORACLE. TREK THE TRAILS. TAKE IN THE SUNSET. IT S ENCHANTING. Landscape Birdlife Grizzled Giant Squirrel Throughout the year. Rafting from June to October. Coracle ride Guided nature walks & treks Bird-watching River rafting during the monsoon months Zip-line Parallel walk/rope walk Kayaking 110km from Bangalore. Past Kanakapura, turn left at Sathnur on the Kanakapura - Kollegal Highway. The Camp is 5km beyond Muttatti on the Sathnur - Muttatti - Halagur Road.

BLACKBUCK RESORT TRANQUILITY IS THE CALLING OF THIS PLACE WHICH FINDS A SWEET SPOT BETWEEN THE HONNIKERI

FREE ROAMING BLACKBUCKS ABOUND IN THE SURROUNDING GRASSLANDS, GIVING THE RESORT ITS NAME.

IT S NOT JUST THE BLACKBUCKS; EVEN PEACOCKS THAT MAKE A SUDDEN APPEARANCE CAN SPRING A SURPRISE OR TWO.

Peacocks are aplenty here Throughout the year.

6 BLACKBUCK RESORT TRANQUILITY IS THE CALLING OF THIS PLACE WHICH FINDS A SWEET SPOT BETWEEN THE HONNIKERI RESERVE FOREST AND THE VILASPUR LAKE, BIDAR, KARNATAKA. FREE ROAMING BLACKBUCKS ABOUND IN THE SURROUNDING GRASSLANDS, GIVING THE RESORT ITS NAME. YOU CAN SAVOUR THE UNIQUE EXPERIENCE OF VIEWING BOUNDING BLACKBUCKS WATCH THEM DISAPPEAR INTO THICKETS. IT S NOT JUST THE BLACKBUCKS; EVEN PEACOCKS THAT MAKE A SUDDEN APPEARANCE CAN SPRING A SURPRISE OR TWO. The surrounding open grasslands are home to a healthy population of Blackbucks. Peacocks are aplenty here Throughout the year. Blackbuck trails Coracle rides Bird-watching Nature walks Visit to heritage monuments The resort is at a distance of 15km from Bidar city. By Rail: Gulbarga is the closest railhead. By Air: Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad is the nearest airport.

DEVBAGH BEACH RESORT LOCATED 22KM FROM THE SOUTHERN BORDER OF GOA AND JUST A SHORT BOAT RIDE FROM KARWAR, THE ELEGANTLY FURNISHED LOG CABINS AND COTTAGES ARE SURROUNDED BY GROVES OF

OR WALK TO THE NEARBY VILLAGE TO BEFRIEND THE FISHER-FOLK. IT S ENRICHING. EXPERIENCE PARA-SAILING. SNORKEL IN THE CLEAR WATERS. IT S SPELLBINDING.

Watch the long-snouted Spinner Dolphins frolic gracefully in the shimmering waters Throughout the year.

services are available from Bangalore. Buses also ply between Madgoan and Karwar at regular intervals. By Rail: (Via the Konkan Railway): alight at Karwar.

7 DEVBAGH BEACH RESORT LOCATED 22KM FROM THE SOUTHERN BORDER OF GOA AND JUST A SHORT BOAT RIDE FROM KARWAR, THE ELEGANTLY FURNISHED LOG CABINS AND COTTAGES ARE SURROUNDED BY GROVES OF SWAYING CASUARINAS WITH THE AZURE ARABIAN SEA AS A STUNNING BACKDROP. RELAX ON THE PRISTINE BEACH. WADE INTO THE SEA. WATCH THE AWESOME SEA EAGLES. WATCH DOLPHINS. GO BOATING. OR WALK TO THE NEARBY VILLAGE TO BEFRIEND THE FISHER-FOLK. IT S ENRICHING. EXPERIENCE PARA-SAILING. SNORKEL IN THE CLEAR WATERS. IT S SPELLBINDING. THIS RESORT IS ALSO AN IDEAL VENUE FOR SMALL MEETINGS OF UP TO 30 PEOPLE, WITH SPECIAL PACKAGES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. Watch the long-snouted Spinner Dolphins frolic gracefully in the shimmering waters Throughout the year. Dolphin-watching Snorkeling Water scooter and banana boat rides Beach Volleyball Campfire on the beach Visit to Fisherman village & Sanyasi Island Jet ski Overnight deluxe bus services are available from Bangalore. Buses also ply between Madgoan and Karwar at regular intervals. By Rail: (Via the Konkan Railway): alight at Karwar. For express trains that do not stop at Karwar alight at Madgoan (Goa) or Ankola and proceed by road. Karwar is about 4 hours by rail from Mangalore. Visitors from Chennai can arrive via Mangalore. Those from Bangalore and Hyderabad can alight at Hubli and proceed by road. The road between Hubli & Karwar is one of the best in Karnataka. By Air: Devbagh is 2.5 hours by road from Dabolim Airport, Goa.

DUBARE ELEPHANT CAMP DUBARE ELEPHANT CAMP SITUATED ON THE BANKS OF THE RIVER CAUVERY IN COORG, OFFERS A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE AND

OR YOU COULD GROOM THEM. WATCH THEM BEING FED. AND LEARN THE LANGUAGE OF THE MAHOUTS. IT S ASTONISHING. GO ON AN ELEPHANT RIDE.

One place to watch and learn more about Asiatic Elephants from close quarters Throughout the year. Rafting during the monsoons.

Elephant Camp is located in Coorg (Kodagu). 4km after Kushalnagar on Mercara Road.

8 DUBARE ELEPHANT CAMP DUBARE ELEPHANT CAMP SITUATED ON THE BANKS OF THE RIVER CAUVERY IN COORG, OFFERS A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORLD OF THE LARGEST TERRESTRIAL MAMMAL. JOIN THE MAHOUTS AND GIVE THE PACHYDERMS A SPECIAL SCRUB-BATH. OR YOU COULD GROOM THEM. WATCH THEM BEING FED. AND LEARN THE LANGUAGE OF THE MAHOUTS. IT S ASTONISHING. GO ON AN ELEPHANT RIDE. SPY ON OUR COLOURFUL AVIAN FRIENDS. OR RAFT DOWN THE RIVER CAUVERY DURING THE MONSOONS. IT S EXHILARATING. One place to watch and learn more about Asiatic Elephants from close quarters Throughout the year. Rafting during the monsoons. Elephant interaction Elephant ride (subject to availability) Coracle ride Wildlife safari River rafting Bird watching Dubare Elephant Camp is located in Coorg (Kodagu). 4km after Kushalnagar on Mercara Road. At Gudde Hosur, turn left onto Siddapura Main Road. About 15km down this road, visitors will find a prominent direction sign that shows the way to the Camp (which is about 1km away, across the River Cauvery).

GALIBORE NATURE & ADVENTURE CAMP SITUATED 95KM FROM BANGALORE, GALIBORE FISHING CAMP IS IN

EXPERIENCE THE RIVER ON A CORACLE. TREK THE TRAILS LEADING TO THE HILLS. IT S REWARDING.

The rustic charm. An ideal location for outdoor training. Throughout the year.

Nature walk & guided trek Coracle ride Bird-watching Rafting. 95km from Bangalore.

9 GALIBORE NATURE & ADVENTURE CAMP SITUATED 95KM FROM BANGALORE, GALIBORE FISHING CAMP IS IN THE MIDDLE OF WILDERNESS OVERLOOKING THE RIVER CAUVERY & SURROUNDED BY WOODED HILLS. EXPERIENCE THE RIVER ON A CORACLE. TREK THE TRAILS LEADING TO THE HILLS. IT S REWARDING. SPEND A NIGHT LIT BY HURRICANE LAMPS. SAVOUR THE ETHNIC CUISINE. IT S OUT OF THIS WORLD. The rustic charm. An ideal location for outdoor training. Throughout the year. June to October ideal for rafting. Nature walk & guided trek Coracle ride Bird-watching Rafting. 95km from Bangalore. Turn left at Kanakapura onto a village road leading to Sangam, the confluence of the two rivers Arkavathi and Cauvery. From here, it is a drive of about 9km on a gravel track to the Camp.

K GUDI WILDERNESS CAMP SITUATED WITHIN THE BILIGIRI RANGANA TEMPLE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY, THE TENTED COTTAGES AND LOG CABINS ON STILTS COMBINE THE TRANQUILITY OF A MAJESTIC

AND MORE THAN 250 SPECIES OF BIRDS. IT S MESMERISING. LAZE ON A HAMMOCK. IT S ENTHRALLING.

One of the few resorts in India to be set inside the limits of a wildlife sanctuary. Sight the largest wild bovine in the world - Gaur Throughout the year.

10 K GUDI WILDERNESS CAMP SITUATED WITHIN THE BILIGIRI RANGANA TEMPLE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY, THE TENTED COTTAGES AND LOG CABINS ON STILTS COMBINE THE TRANQUILITY OF A MAJESTIC HILL STATION AND THE ENCHANTMENT OF A RICH WILDLIFE HABITAT. SPOT LEOPARDS, GAURS, ELEPHANTS, SPOTTED DEER, SAMBARS, WILD BOARS AND MALABAR GIANT SQUIRRELS. AND MORE THAN 250 SPECIES OF BIRDS. IT S MESMERISING. LAZE ON A HAMMOCK. IT S ENTHRALLING. THIS CAMP IS ALSO AN IDEAL VENUE FOR SMALL MEETINGS OF UP TO 30 PEOPLE, WITH SPECIAL PACKAGES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. One of the few resorts in India to be set inside the limits of a wildlife sanctuary. Sight the largest wild bovine in the world - Gaur Throughout the year. Wildlife safari into the BRT Wildlife Sanctuary at dawn and dusk, accompanied by trained naturalists Trekking and bird-watching Viewing wildlife documentaries Barbeque and bonfire From Mysore (Via Nanjangud and Chamrajnagar) - 86km, from Bangalore (Via Mysore and Chamrajnagar) - 225km and from Coimbatore (Via Sathyamangalam and Chamrajnagar) - 175km

KABINI RIVER LODGE NESTLED ON THE SOUTHERN FRINGES OF NAGARHOLE NATIONAL PARK, THE COLONIAL-STYLE LODGES IN THE LUSH GREEN SURROUNDINGS GIVE

WATCH EXOTIC WILDLIFE IN THEIR NATURAL HABITAT. ASIATIC ELEPHANTS. GAURS. CHITALS. SAMBARS. LANGURS. CROCODILES. AND, OVER 250 AVIAN SPECIES.

THIS LODGE IS ALSO AN IDEAL VENUE FOR SMALL MEETINGS OF UP TO 30 PEOPLE, WITH SPECIAL PACKAGES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.

Safaris into the Nagarhole National Park in jeeps, at dawn and dusk Boat cruise and coracle ride on the River Kabini Bird-watching Viewing

11 KABINI RIVER LODGE NESTLED ON THE SOUTHERN FRINGES OF NAGARHOLE NATIONAL PARK, THE COLONIAL-STYLE LODGES IN THE LUSH GREEN SURROUNDINGS GIVE YOU A UNIQUE HOLIDAY EXPERIENCE. RATED BY TATLER S TRAVEL GUIDE, AS ONE OF THE TOP FIVE WILDLIFE RESORTS IN THE WORLD. WATCH EXOTIC WILDLIFE IN THEIR NATURAL HABITAT. ASIATIC ELEPHANTS. GAURS. CHITALS. SAMBARS. LANGURS. CROCODILES. AND, OVER 250 AVIAN SPECIES. IT S AWE-INSPIRING. PERFECT SILENCE. BROKEN ONLY BY THE GENTLE WAVES LAPPING AGAINST LAND. AND THE BIRD CALLS. IT S REFRESHING. THIS LODGE IS ALSO AN IDEAL VENUE FOR SMALL MEETINGS OF UP TO 30 PEOPLE, WITH SPECIAL PACKAGES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. The largest congregation of wild Asiatic Elephants Throughout the year. Safaris into the Nagarhole National Park in jeeps, at dawn and dusk Boat cruise and coracle ride on the River Kabini Bird-watching Viewing wildlife documentaries Barbeque & bonfire Nature trail The lodge is situated 5km off the Mysore - Mananthavadi Road. 5 hours from Bangalore. By Rail: hours from Bangalore to Mysore, then proceed another hour by car/bus to Kabini By Air: Bangalore (220km) is the nearest airport.

KALI ADVENTURE CAMP SET ON THE BANKS OF THE RIVER KALI, THE CAMP S TENTED COTTAGES AND ROOMS

EMBARK ON A NATURE DRIVE INTO THE THICKLY WOODED AND HILLY FORESTS OF THE UTTARA KANNADA

WATCH CROCODILES ON ITS BANKS. IT S THRILLING. FLOAT DOWN ON A CORACLE. GO TREKKING.

Only place south of the Himalayas where one can experience white-water rafting, most months

White-water rafting Kayaking Coracle ride Trekking and bird-watching Visit to Siroli Peak

12 KALI ADVENTURE CAMP SET ON THE BANKS OF THE RIVER KALI, THE CAMP S TENTED COTTAGES AND ROOMS OFFER AN UNFETTERED EXPERIENCE OF NATURE S BOUNTY. EMBARK ON A NATURE DRIVE INTO THE THICKLY WOODED AND HILLY FORESTS OF THE UTTARA KANNADA DISTRICT. RAFT DOWN THE RAPIDS OF THE BEAUTIFUL YET POWERFUL RIVER KALI. KAYAK ON ITS WATERS. WATCH CROCODILES ON ITS BANKS. IT S THRILLING. FLOAT DOWN ON A CORACLE. GO TREKKING. RAPPEL DOWN A WATERFALL. IT S PURE ADRENALINE. Only place south of the Himalayas where one can experience white-water rafting, most months of the year Throughout the year. Rafting from November to June. White-water rafting Kayaking Coracle ride Trekking and bird-watching Visit to Siroli Peak (Highest point in Uttara Kannada district) There are direct overnight buses from Bangalore or Dandeli. Luxury buses plying between Mumbai & Mangalore/ Bangalore, invariably pass through Dharwad. You can alight at Molangi amidst dense bamboo thickets By Rail: Alight at Londa or Dharwad/ Hubli, proceed another 1.5 hours by road. By Air: 2.5 hours from Dabolim Airport, Goa. And 1.5 hours from Hubli Airport.

SHARAVATHI ADVENTURE CAMP LOCATED JUST 8 KM AWAY FROM THE JOG FALLS THIS IS AN IDEAL LOCATION TO EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF THE

. AT THE SAHYADRI ADVENTURE RESORT YOU ARE CRADLED IN NATURE'S LAP WHILE YOU ENJOY THE ETHEREAL BEAUTY OF THE SAHYADRIS.

MELANGE OF SUNSHINE AND RAIN AND INDULGE IN AQUATIC ADVENTURES.

13 SHARAVATHI ADVENTURE CAMP LOCATED JUST 8 KM AWAY FROM THE JOG FALLS THIS IS AN IDEAL LOCATION TO EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF THE MONSOONS AND WATCH THE JOG FALLS DANCE TO THE TUNE OF THE RAIN.. AT THE SAHYADRI ADVENTURE RESORT YOU ARE CRADLED IN NATURE'S LAP WHILE YOU ENJOY THE ETHEREAL BEAUTY OF THE SAHYADRIS. TUCKED SNUGLY ON THE SLOPES OF A HILLOCK SKIRTING THE TALAKALALE RESERVOIR, THIS IS A GREAT PLACE TO REVERE THE INVIGORATING MELANGE OF SUNSHINE AND RAIN AND INDULGE IN AQUATIC ADVENTURES. Picturesque Landscape and Rolling Hills Throughout the year Guided trekking Nature walk Kayaking Coracle ride Boating Joy fishing Bird-watching From Bangalore km, From Shimoga km By Rail: From Thalaguppa - 17 km, From Shimoga km. By Air: Hubli and Mangalore km.

OM BEACH RESORT THE OM BEACH RESORT IS A RUSTIC RESORT IN THE COASTAL TOWN OF GOKARNA.

ITS TIMELESS TEMPLES AND BEGUILING BEACHES DRAW A STEADY STREAM OF DEVOUT PILGRIMS AND TOURISTS. WHILE GOKARNA'S TEMPLES TRANSCEND ERAS, ITS BEACHES ARE THROBBING WITH LIFE.

YOU CAN ALSO UNWIND WITH A RELAXING MASSAGE AT THE AYURVEDA CENTER. Gokarna is famous for its pristine beaches.

14 OM BEACH RESORT THE OM BEACH RESORT IS A RUSTIC RESORT IN THE COASTAL TOWN OF GOKARNA. GOKARNA LIES AT THE CONFLUENCE OF THE AGHANASHINI AND GANGAVALLI RIVERS AND IS CRADLED BETWEEN THE SAHYADRIS AND THE ARABIAN SEA. ITS TIMELESS TEMPLES AND BEGUILING BEACHES DRAW A STEADY STREAM OF DEVOUT PILGRIMS AND TOURISTS. WHILE GOKARNA'S TEMPLES TRANSCEND ERAS, ITS BEACHES ARE THROBBING WITH LIFE. WITH RUGGED TREKKING TRAILS AND GREAT OUTDOORS THE ADVENTUROUS CAN EMBARK ON PATHS OF DISCOVERY IN AND AROUND GOKARNA. YOU CAN ALSO UNWIND WITH A RELAXING MASSAGE AT THE AYURVEDA CENTER. Gokarna is famous for its pristine beaches. The famed Om Beach, the quiet Kudle Beach, the secluded Half Moon Beach and the beautiful Paradise Beach are four scenic strips of sand sandwiched between the hills. Throughout the year. Beach visit Temple visit Nature trail Water sports activities From Bangalore km. From Mangalore Km. From Goa km. By Rail: From Mangalore km From Goa km From Karwar - 65 km By Air: Dabolim (160 km) is the nearest airport.

PILIKULA NISARGADHAMA RESORT PERCHED ATOP A HILLOCK OVERLOOKING THE QUIET FLOWING GURUPURA RIVER, COCONUT GROVES AND ACACIA PLANTATIONS, THE PILIKULA NISARGADHAMA RESORT IS AN OASIS OF CALM.

WHILE THOSE WHO ENJOY A SLOW PACED HOLIDAY CAN HANG UP THEIR FEET AND UNWIND, THE ADVENTUROUS CAN STEP OUT TO EXPLORE PILIKULA NISARGADHAMA.

Guided trek to the Gurupura River Visit to the Artisan Village Visit to Dr.

15 PILIKULA NISARGADHAMA RESORT PERCHED ATOP A HILLOCK OVERLOOKING THE QUIET FLOWING GURUPURA RIVER, COCONUT GROVES AND ACACIA PLANTATIONS, THE PILIKULA NISARGADHAMA RESORT IS AN OASIS OF CALM. AS THE VEIL OF MIST LIFTS, UNDULATING HILLS OBSCURED BY SILKY WHITE CLOUDS COME TO THE FORE. FREQUENT CLOUD BURSTS LEAVE A TRAIL OF FRESHNESS AND TRANSFORM THE LANDSCAPE INTO AN OCEAN OF GREEN. WHILE THOSE WHO ENJOY A SLOW PACED HOLIDAY CAN HANG UP THEIR FEET AND UNWIND, THE ADVENTUROUS CAN STEP OUT TO EXPLORE PILIKULA NISARGADHAMA. The Pilikula Nisargadhama has a biological park, a golf course, an amusement park, a lake, an arboretum, a science center, a heritage village and an artisan village Throughout the year. Guided trek to the Gurupura River Visit to the Artisan Village Visit to Dr. Shivaram Karanth Biological Park Visit to Manasa Amusement and Water Park Visit to Panambur Beach Mangalore city has a good network of buses plying to Bangalore and other major cities of Karnataka and Kerala. By Rail: Mangalore is the closest railhead. Its two railway stations Mangalore Junction and Mangalore Central are well connected to all major cities. By Air: The Bajpe Airport, Mangalore is the nearest airport.

RIVER TERN LODGE SITUATED AMIDST THE WESTERN GHATS OF KARNATAKA AND SURROUNDED BY THE LOFTY HILL RANGES OF BABABUDANS, THE RIVER TERN LODGE IS

THE LODGE GETS ITS NAME FROM THE CONGREGATION OF RIVER TERNS WHICH BREED ON THE ISLANDS NEARBY.

16 RIVER TERN LODGE SITUATED AMIDST THE WESTERN GHATS OF KARNATAKA AND SURROUNDED BY THE LOFTY HILL RANGES OF BABABUDANS, THE RIVER TERN LODGE IS A PERFECT BLEND OF SCENIC BEAUTY AND WILDLIFE. ITS LOCATION ON A HILLOCK AT THE EDGE OF THE PICTURESQUE BHADRA RESERVOIR IS UNSURPASSED. THE LODGE GETS ITS NAME FROM THE CONGREGATION OF RIVER TERNS WHICH BREED ON THE ISLANDS NEARBY. Exciting jeep safaris into the Bhadra Tiger Reserve Water sports such as canoeing, boat rides, kayaking, water trampoline, & water see-saw Throughout the year. Wildlife safari Bird-watching Visit Tyaverekoppa Lion - Tiger Safari and Sakkrebyle Elephant Camp 275km from Bangalore and 38km from Shimoga. From Bangalore, take the Tumkur road. At Tumkur take the Shimoga by-pass road to Tarikere. Take left at Tarikere and head towards Lakavalli, where you ll find a sign board of the Lodge.

SLOTH BEAR RESORT JUST 15KM FROM HAMPI IS THE DAROJI SLOTH BEAR SANCTUARY THAT BOASTS OF A HEALTHY POPULATION OF SLOTH BEARS.

THE SLOTH BEAR RESORT SET IN RUSTIC NATURAL ENVIRONS ADJOINING THE SANCTUARY STRIKES A CHORD WITH NATURE.

Sloth Bear Safari Heritage Biking Throughout the year.

Nelamangala, Tumkur, Chitradurga and Hospet. Take NH4 from Bangalore to Chitradurga (199Km) and NH13 from Chitradurga to Hospet (135Km).

17 SLOTH BEAR RESORT JUST 15KM FROM HAMPI IS THE DAROJI SLOTH BEAR SANCTUARY THAT BOASTS OF A HEALTHY POPULATION OF SLOTH BEARS. THE RUGGED TERRAIN IS IDEAL FOR THESE ANIMALS THAT FEED OFF WILD FRUITS, TERMITES AND HONEY AND TAKE REFUGE IN CAVES AND CREVICES. THE SLOTH BEAR RESORT SET IN RUSTIC NATURAL ENVIRONS ADJOINING THE SANCTUARY STRIKES A CHORD WITH NATURE. AT HAMPI, ONE CAN TASTE A HEADY CONCOCTION OF ADVENTURE AND AWE INSPIRING CREATIONS GARNISHED WITH HERITAGE TRAILS AND NATURE WALKS. Sloth Bear Safari Heritage Biking Throughout the year. Visit to Sloth Bear Sanctuary Temple trails Heritage biking Nature walks Bird-watching From Bangalore you can reach Kamalapur via Nelamangala, Tumkur, Chitradurga and Hospet. Take NH4 from Bangalore to Chitradurga (199Km) and NH13 from Chitradurga to Hospet (135Km). 12Km from Hospet is Kamalapur. Once at Kamalapur, turn right at Ambedkar Circle towards Kannada University Road leading to P.K. Halli. By Rail: Hospet and Munirabad are the nearest railheads. Pickup and drop facilities are available at an extra cost. By Air: Bellary (65km) is the nearest airport.

THE OLD MAGAZINE HOUSE THE OLD MAGAZINE HOUSE AT GANESHGUDI NEAR DANDELI IS TUCKED AWAY IN A THICK POCKET OF

IT IS ALSO AN IDEAL BASE FOR RAFTING ENTHUSIASTS WHO WOULD LIKE TO TAKE ON THE RAPIDS OF THE RIVER KALI.

White-water rafting, Bird-watching Throughout the year. Rafting from October to May.

18 THE OLD MAGAZINE HOUSE THE OLD MAGAZINE HOUSE AT GANESHGUDI NEAR DANDELI IS TUCKED AWAY IN A THICK POCKET OF EVERGREEN FOREST OFFERING A REAL JUNGLE EXPERIENCE. IT IS ALSO AN IDEAL BASE FOR RAFTING ENTHUSIASTS WHO WOULD LIKE TO TAKE ON THE RAPIDS OF THE RIVER KALI. SITUATED APPROXIMATELY 1800FT. ABOVE SEA LEVEL, THE CAMP IS BLESSED WITH EXCELLENT CLIMATE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. White-water rafting, Bird-watching Throughout the year. Rafting from October to May. Jungle trek Bird-watching Coracle ride River rafting 25km from Dandeli, off Dandeli - Londa Road. From Bangalore 500km, from Hubli 95km. By Rail: From Londa 30km. By Air: Panjim, Goa (130km) is the nearest airport.

19 Sloth Bear Resort LOCATIONS OF JUNGLE LODGES & RESORTS PROPERTIES N CUISINES TEMPTING RECIPES AND THE AROMA OF EXQUISITE FOOD MAKES YOUR HOLIDAYS MUCH MORE OF A PLEASURE. AT JUNGLE LODGES & RESORTS, PAMPER YOUR TASTE BUDS WITH DELICIOUS AND PIPING HOT BUFFETS. A DELICIOUS SPREAD OF SOUTH AND NORTH INDIAN CUISINES, WITH A CHOICE OF BOTH VEGETARIAN AND NON-VEGETARIAN AWAITS YOU AT GHOL GHAR. THE JUNGLE LODGES & RESORTS STRONGLY BELIEVES THAT COMMUNAL DINING ENCOURAGES SHARING OF EXPERIENCES AMONG GUESTS AND OFFERS YOU AN EXTRAORDINARY CLOSE TO NATURE AND PEOPLE EXPERIENCE AT THE GHOL GHAR, WHICH IS A CIRCULAR GUEST DINING AREA. INDULGE YOURSELF AND DISCOVER THE TANTALIZING TASTES. Om Beach Resort Sharavathi Adventure Camp Resort Bheemeshwari Nature & Adventure Camp GUEST SPEAK The celebrities who found Jungle Lodges a refreshing experience include: Bill Travers, Virginia McKenna, Waheeda Rahman, Protima Bedi, Mallika Sarabhai and cricketers like Rahul Dravid, Anil Kumble, Javagal Sreenath and Sunil Joshi. We stayed at the Bhadra, Jungle Lodge. The cottages are environmental friendly, well kept and properly organized. The food served is good. The staff took care of us with keenness, courteously. We deeply appreciate the efforts made by all concerned and thank them. -Sri. H.R. Bharadwaj, Governor of Karnataka A great experience, excellent facilities & very good maintenance. Hope to be back soon -Sri. Jairam Ramesh, MoS(I/C) E & F, New Delhi Goldie Hawn, noted Hollywood actor, came here and proclaimed, Not to mention the wildlife, I have fallen in love - unexpectedly - with Papa!! We ve been coming here for the past 10 years and we never get tired of staying in Kabini. We enjoy the safari the most. We will keep coming back every year. -HR Rajashekhar, Bangalore A side of India I completely did not expect. Wonderful facilities staff and environment. Definitely a must-do again. -Murray Laidhey, USA We saw a lot off animals: deer, wild dogs, elephants etc. The elephants were playing in the water. It was really beautiful. Kabini River Lodge is an excellent place to stay. The idea of eating together in groups is brilliant. Hope to see you all again! -Frans Vos & Corinne, Holland The service and food was very good. This is a great way to spend 3 weeks. Don t let too much progress into this valley only leave footprints. -Nigel Harwood, England Thank You! We had an excellent day trip to Bannerghatta. All you staff and officials are extremely professional, helpful and courteous. Keep up the good work! Your efforts in wildlife conservation are truly commendable and praise worthy. We will surely come again and to stay overnight this time. -Rahul Dravid

Bandipur Safari Lodge, Bandipur National Park, Mysore-Ooty Road, Melukmanahalli, Hangala Post, Gundlupet Taluk, Chamrajnagar Dist 571 126.

Tel: 91-9449599756 Bheemeshwari Nature & Adventure Camp, Byadarahalli Post, Halgur Hobli, Malavalli Taluk, Mandya Dist - 571 421.

Tel: 91-9449597871 / 08284230266 Sharavathi Adventure Camp, Kargul, Near Jog Falls, Sagar Taluk, Shimoga District - 577421.

Resort, Near Khanapur, Vilaspur Tank, Vilaspur Post, Bidar Dist.

Tel: 91-9449599778 / 08382-221603 Dubare Elephant Camp, Nanjarajapatna Post, Kushalnagar Hobli, Somwarpet Taluk, Coorg Dist 571 254.

028. Tel: 91-9449597878 / 08242263633 River Tern Lodge, Behind Ranganathaswamy Temple, Bhadra Project, Lakkavalli, Chikmagalur Dist - 577115.

Tel: 91-9449597874 Galibore Nature & Adventure Camp, Uyamballi Post, Sangam, Kanakapura Taluk, Bangalore Dist (Rural).

Tel: 91-9449597877 / 08226296086 Kabini River Lodge, Karapura, Nissana Beltur Post, HD Kote Taluk, Mysore Dist - 571 114.

Tel: 91-9480885303 COMING SOON BHIMGAD ADVENTURE CAMP Located at the foothills of the Western Ghats, Belgaum is a short distance away from Goa.

These areas abound in a variety of wildlife some of which are unique to the area.

20 Bandipur Safari Lodge, Bandipur National Park, Mysore-Ooty Road, Melukmanahalli, Hangala Post, Gundlupet Taluk, Chamrajnagar Dist Tel: / Bannerghatta Nature Camp, Bannerghatta Biological Park, Bangalore Dist Tel: Bheemeshwari Nature & Adventure Camp, Byadarahalli Post, Halgur Hobli, Malavalli Taluk, Mandya Dist Tel: / Kali Adventure Camp, Kogilban, Dandeli, Haliyal Taluk, Uttara Kannada Dist Tel: / Sharavathi Adventure Camp, Kargul, Near Jog Falls, Sagar Taluk, Shimoga District Tel: OM Beach Resort, Banglegudde, Kumta Taluk, Gokarna, Karwar Ho, Karwar Dist Tel: / Blackbuck Resort, Near Khanapur, Vilaspur Tank, Vilaspur Post, Bidar Dist. Tel: Devbagh Beach Resort, Tarivada, Near Post Office/ Kapre Temple, Kodibagh, Uttara Kannada Dist, Karwar Tel: / Dubare Elephant Camp, Nanjarajapatna Post, Kushalnagar Hobli, Somwarpet Taluk, Coorg Dist Tel: Pilikula Nisargadhama Resort, Pilikula, Near Science Center, Pilikula Nisargadhama, Moodushedde, Vamanjoor Post, Mangalore Dist Tel: / River Tern Lodge, Behind Ranganathaswamy Temple, Bhadra Project, Lakkavalli, Chikmagalur Dist Tel: / Sloth Bear Heritage Resort, Near Kannada University, P.K. Halli Road, Kamalapur, Hospet Taluk, Bellary Dist, Karnataka Tel: Galibore Nature & Adventure Camp, Uyamballi Post, Sangam, Kanakapura Taluk, Bangalore Dist (Rural). Tel: / K Gudi Wilderness Camp, P.O. Kyathadevarayana Gudi, Chamrajnagar Dist Tel: / Kabini River Lodge, Karapura, Nissana Beltur Post, HD Kote Taluk, Mysore Dist Tel: / / 0822 The Old Magazine House, Ganeshgudi Post (Near Supa Dam), Joida Taluk, Uttara Kannada Dist Tel: COMING SOON BHIMGAD ADVENTURE CAMP Located at the foothills of the Western Ghats, Belgaum is a short distance away from Goa. Forested mountains and evergreen valleys with awe inspiring waterfalls dot the landscape. These areas abound in a variety of wildlife some of which are unique to the area. Belgaum enjoys a salubrious climate throughout the year and is blessed with a rich culture & heritage seeped in history. Away from the city and in the midst of farm lands is an oasis of greenery the Bhimgad Adventure Camp, Khanapur. Not very far from Bhimgad Adventure Camp is the Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary which is the only known place for the rare and endangered Wroughton s Free-tailed Bat. Needless to say, these evergreen forests of the sanctuary harbour a rich biodiversity. Besides Bhimgad, there are other attractions like the Vajra waterfalls which are worth a visit and the Belgaum fort. (Next to the camp is the Belgaum Golf Course, which is Asia s second largest golf course.)

Wildlife Tour of South India

Day 1: Bangalore Wildlife Tour of South India Itinerary Details Duration: 14 Nights/15 Days After arrival, complete the check-in formalities at your hotel. Later, leave for an excursion to Mysore (Drive