Jungle Lodges and Resorts (JLR) is
a responsible wildlife & eco tourism company with a strong
commitment to use tourism as a genuine tool for conserving the
environment & wildlife. JLR also strives hard to educate its
guests by letting them experience wildlife and fragile habitats
firsthand. All of JLR's resorts and camps are located in some of
Karnataka's ecologically sensitive yet amazing natural
destinations. A unit of Government of Karnataka's Tourism
Department, JLR is currently managed by the State Forest
Department officials.
JLR offers various wildlife viewing and outdoor activities as
part of its packages. Jeep safaris into the forests, elephant
rides, boat and coracle rides, guided treks, white-water
rafting, kayaking, canoe tours, elephant interactions, water
sports, snorkeling, para-sailing are some of the exciting
options that are in store for you when you visit any of JLR's
properties. JLR take utmost care to ensure the safety of all
guests - all JLRs activities are guided with safety gear and
first-aid kits.
A
Bandipur Safari Lodge is located halfway down the
Mysore-Ooty
road adjacent to the world-renowned
Bandipur National Park. The mountain breeze flowing
down the vales of the picturesque Nilgiris invites
you to this perfect backdrop for a wildlife safari.
Nestling in the foothills of the Nilgiris, the
Bandipur National Park was formed by extending the
Venugopal Wildlife Park, set up in 1931 by the
Mysore Maharajas. It is now one of the tiger
reserves in the country. It also forms a part of
Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, which is the one of the
last refuges of endangered Asiatic wild elephants.
Access:
Air
The nearest airport is Mysore
(80 km). Very limited flights land there presently.
Road
Motorable roads connect Bandipur to
Bangalore:
220 km
Mysore :
80 km
Coimbatore:
170 km
Ooty:
80 km
2 Nights / 3 Days -
Bhandhipur Safari Lodge
Day 01:
Mysore - Bhandhipur
Pickup
from Bangalore / Mysore, meet and transfer to Bandipur. On arrival check in Bandipur safari lodge.
Lunch. Evening proceed for Bandipur wild life
safari. Overnight stay at Safari Lodge.
Day 02:
Bhandhipur
Wild Life safari and Breakfast, then proceed
for trekking. Overnight stay at Safari Lodge.
Day 03:
Bhandhipur -Mysore
After Break fast, checkout. Drive to Mysore
and drop
at city Or Railway station.
A
Biligiri Rangan Hills (BR Hills) a lesser known pristine forests lies on the northernmost
of the Nilgiris, connecting the Eastern & Western Ghats. The BR Hills Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in the Chamarajanagar district of south-eastern Karnataka. Rising over 5000ft and encompassing an area of 540 sq.km, these densely forested rolling hills link both the Eastern & Western Ghats. This unique corridor and the wide-ranging climatic conditions provide an idyllic backdrop that allows seamless genetic flow and a highly diverse set of habitats for wildlife to thrive.
The moist deciduous forests on the lower slopes of the Western Ghats and adjoining hill ranges,
provide safe harbor to many large wildlife species from tigers and elephants to many species of birds and amphibians. Deciduous forests constitute the largest percentage of forest type in India.
At Gorukana, you can set your own pace. Sit by the lake and watch the kingfisher making a vertical dive for its lunch or gaze at the clouds from the hammock, as the langur monkeys alert the forest of a passing predator. Or simply lie back in your cottage or tent and catch up on your reading.
Package Cost Includes:
All taxes
Lunch, dinner high tea breakfast
Short trekking
Bonfire cultural show
Visit to tribal center
Package Cost Excludes:
Jungle safari ,elephant ride ,extra food and beverages
The
Cicada - Kabini is strategically located on the banks of the
magnificent Kabini River and serves as a wonderful gallery for
viewing wildlife.
The Kabini River runs between
Bandipur and Nagarahole, two of the richest National Parks at
the foothills of the Western Ghats in Southern India. These
forests cover 1500 sq. km (580 sq. miles)
and are a mix of tropical moist and dry deciduous types.
Cicada offers tastefully-decorated
rooms with all the modern amenities. Each looking out into the
expansive river and appointed with every little indulgence you
would normally expect on a premium vacation.
All in keeping with Cicada’s aim of providing its visitors an
extremely indulgent holiday that’s on par with any discerning
resort elsewhere.
Cicada
resort, Cicada-Kabini was formerly known as "Kapila Wilderness
Retreat".
Access: From Bangalore City center, our resort is
approximately 230 Kms via Mysore.
Activities at Cicada Resorts
- Kabini:Jungle Safaris, Nature Walks, Bird Watching,
Boat Rides / Kayaking, Bicycle Trails, Star Gazing and Bonfires
2 Nights / 3 Days - Cicada
Resorts - Kabini
Day 01:
Bangalore - Kabini
Pickup from Bangalore
railway station and drive to Kabini. Check in Cicada
Resort. Settle down and freshen up. Treat yourself
to a sumptuous lunch at the Gol Ghar. Evening at
1600hrs gear up for a ride into the Park with tea/
coffee served at the Gol Ghar. At 1630hrs you will
be taken by our naturalists on a wildlife jeep
safari into the Nagarhole National Park, showing &
sharing with you their experiences and information
about the jungle and all the animals that live
there. Late evening watch a wildlife movie at the
Viceroy's building. At 2030hrs Bask in the warmth of
the campfire, while you dine in the Gol Ghar.
Overnight stay at Cicada Resort.
Day 02:
Kabini
After early morning cup
of tea/coffee, Cruise through the serene backwaters
of the Kabini River on a motor boat viewing sleepy
crocodiles and chirpy birds, intent on their morning
catch. View a variety of wildlife, especially the
elephants, coming to the river for bath or a drink.
Alternatively, you can go on a jeep safari to sight
the animals, and have a ride on the elephant in the
jungle, which means you can have the boat ride the
evening before. Overnight stay at Cicada Resort.
Day 03:
Kabini-Mysore-Bangalore
After Breakfast, check
out and drive to Bangalore en-route
visit the city palace at Mysore. After reaching
Bangalore, Drop at the Railway Station / Airport to connect to your destination.
Tour Cost on request
NOTE: Activities are chargable
Tour
Cost : Child (below 12 years and above 5 years) INR 2,699.00
Tour Cost : Extra adult:
INR 4,999.00
Package Cost Includes:
Transfers from Bangalore to Kabini and returning to
Bangalore by Air Conditioned Tata Indica or similar vehicle
2 nights Accommodation on twin sharing basis with all
meals
Devbagh Beach resort is on an
island and can be reached by boat, making it a tranquil and
panoramic getaway for a perfect and quiet holiday. The entire
island is covered with thick casuarinas trees. The unspoilt
ivory beaches beckon you. This resort is hardly 22 km south of
the Goa border (devbagh is just 2 and half hours from Goa), and
is located off Karwar, in Karnataka, India.
Escape from the world to this
paradise on earth that will touch your soul. Set your heart
a-flutter. An oasis of peace with sparkling azure waters and
ivory beaches. Natural beauty that brings peace to your mind and
love to your heart. Devbagh Beach Resort makes an ideal getaway
especially from Bangalore, Mumbai or Goa.
Accommodation: Devbagh Beach Resort is luxury at its
best. There are eight ethnic-style well- designed log huts which
stand on 10-foot high wooden stilts, each at least 30 to 50 feet
apart, all with attached modern bath. The view from your
sit-out to your exclusive beach is spell binding. The log hut
interiors are spacious and comfortably furnished.
Six tents (16 ft. x 12 ft.) with a row of modern bath nearby,
are also available at a cheaper rate. Treat yourself to a
sumptuous buffet of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian cuisine
in an open-to-sides dining hall -- the Gol Ghar. Have your lunch
around 1.30 pm after you check in. You are served tea in the
evening, dinner in Gol-Ghar around 9 p.m., bed-tea and breakfast
to keep you smiling.
commitment to use tourism as a genuine tool for conserving the
environment & wildlife. JLR also strives hard to educate its
guests by letting them experience wildlife and fragile habitats
firsthand. All of JLR's resorts and camps are located in some of
Karnataka's ecologically sensitive yet amazing natural
destinations. A unit of Government of Karnataka's Tourism
Department, JLR is currently managed by the State Forest
Department officials. 
road adjacent to the world-renowned
Bandipur National Park. The mountain breeze flowing
down the vales of the picturesque Nilgiris invites
you to this perfect backdrop for a wildlife safari.
Nestling in the foothills of the Nilgiris, the
Bandipur National Park was formed by extending the
Venugopal Wildlife Park, set up in 1931 by the
Mysore Maharajas. It is now one of the tiger
reserves in the country. It also forms a part of
Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, which is the one of the
last refuges of endangered Asiatic wild elephants.
of the Nilgiris, connecting the Eastern & Western Ghats. The BR Hills Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in the Chamarajanagar district of south-eastern Karnataka. Rising over 5000ft and encompassing an area of 540 sq.km, these densely forested rolling hills link both the Eastern & Western Ghats. This unique corridor and the wide-ranging climatic conditions provide an idyllic backdrop that allows seamless genetic flow and a highly diverse set of habitats for wildlife to thrive.
provide safe harbor to many large wildlife species from tigers and elephants to many species of birds and amphibians. Deciduous forests constitute the largest percentage of forest type in India.
The
Cicada - Kabini is strategically located on the banks of the
magnificent Kabini River and serves as a wonderful gallery for
viewing wildlife.
