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B. R. Hills
Wildlife Resorts
B. R. Hills
Wildlife Resort is a Jungle Lodges Enterprise and is an
unmatched combination of holiday at a hill-station and an
opportunity for exploration of the wildlife. The resort is
located in the heart of the Biligiri Rangaswamy Sanctuary
(B R Hills) at K Gudi, just 90 km. from Mysore (Karnataka,
India), on a hilly terrain at an altitude of 3300 ft., (to
5000 ft.,) above sea level.
At the camp,
the deciduous, evergreen and grassland forests engulf you
and put you right in the middle with the wild animals and
birds that the jungle is home to. The forest is at its
best greenery during June to November and wildlife is
sighted round the year. A unique feature of the camp is
that there is no electricity in the tents and the
log-huts. Electricity, however, is provided in the hunting
lodge between 7pm to 10.30 pm. As the night falls and the
stars shine, the resort lights up with hurricane lamps, a
magical a magical transformation.
Distance:
The
camp very easlily accesible and is located at Kyathadevara
Gudi (K. Gudi) within B. R. Hills Sanctuary limits. It is
just 86 km from Mysore (via Nanjangud and Chamrajnagar)
and 225 km from Bangalore (via Mysore and Chamrajnagar).
K. Gudi Camp is also close to Coimbatore in Tamilnadu,
just 175 km away (via Sathyamangalam and Chamarajnagar).
The resort
offers a choice of living quarters.
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One large
hunting bungalow (once the property of the Maharaja of
Mysore) with furnished rooms, electricity, and attached
modern toilets. It accommodates about 15 tourists.
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Eight
permanent furnished twin bed tents with modern toilets
facilities, capable of accommodating 16 tourists on
twin-sharing basis. These are lit by hurricane lamps.
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Furnished
ethnic huts on stilts with attached modern toilet
facilities. These are lit by hurricane lamps.
Jungle
safaris in jeeps and on elephant back are a must in this
resort. When out on safaris in the forest, one could spot
a herd of elephants or a langur, panthers, tigers, sambar
deer, sloth bears, bison, wild boar, barking deer,
porcupine and more.
Bird
watching is another important activity at this resort. You
might spot birds like the large Indian parakeet,
racket-tailed drongo, hill Myna, crested serpent eagle,
chestnut-bellied nuthatch among 225 species.
You
could also go for long walks and treks.
When
you are at the B R. Hills resort, you should spare time to
take a look at the endless coffee estates surrounding the
area and also visit the B R Temple.
One
could also visit the Soliga and the Jenukurba tribal
hamlets.
A look
at the thousand-year-old Dodda Sampige mara, which
translates in English language as the 'Big Champak Tree'
should be interesting.
If you
have time to spare then a visit to the temples, MM hills
and the Stanley reservoir can be fun.
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Wildlife Package
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Rs.1900 |
Rs.2200 |
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75
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Package includes Stay, Lunch, Dinner & Breakfast, Jeep
Safari into BRT Wildlife Sancturay, Elephant Ride (subject
to availability), Forest Entry Fees, Camera fees and Taxes
Note:
Single Supplement applicable for Single person staying in
a room. For Third person in the room same per person
charges applicable. Children Below 5 complimentary.
Children 6-12 - 50% of the per person charges.
DAILY ITINERARY
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Day One |
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12:00 pm |
Inhale the
freshness of tree-clad hills as you check-in. |
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1.30-2.30 p.m. |
A sumptuous lunch
is what you are looking for after moving up those
winding roads. |
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4.00 p.m. |
Tune in to the long
awaited adventure with a refreshing cup of tea/
coffee. |
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4.30-6.30 p.m. |
Our naturalists
take you in an open jeep to the jungle. Along the
ups and downs of the forest paths, encounter gaur
families, herds of elephants, bears, or a leopard
perched on a tree. |
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7.30 pm |
Learn about the
laws of the jungle through others’ experiences. A
wildlife film show at the Maharaja’s Hunting Lodge
is just about that. |
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8.30-9.30 p.m. |
Dine around the
cozy campfire at the Gol Ghar |
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Day Two |
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6.15 a.m. |
Wake up to the
songs of hill mynas and greet the misty morning with
a cup of tea. |
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6.30 -9.15am |
Yet another ride to
the depths of the jungle might bring you face to
face with its ‘ruler’- the Tiger and the softly
treading sloth bear. Visit the sacred grove, the
1000-year old ‘Doddasampige mara’, revered by the
tribals. A taste of fresh honey collected by Soliga
tribals, straight from the honeycomb, flavours your
palate.
You can even see Mother Nature unfold as you ride on
an elephant, through the dense jungle. For bird
watchers, this is the right time. Gear up with your
binoculars and explore the mysteries of the jungle.
Trek up the heights to look down on the vale. |
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9.30 a.m. |
The cool breeze
engulfs you as you treat yourself to a hearty
breakfast at the Gol Ghar. |
Tariff
includes food, taxes and outdoor activities.
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