Jungle Lodge

River Tern Lodge (Bhadra Wilderness Retreat) is a Jungle Lodges Resort located near Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary  which is situated in the midst of the Western Ghats of Shimoga dist around  Chikmaglur area in Karnataka (India). 

It is surrounded by the hill ranges of Babudangiri and has a blend of nature and wildlife. It is located on a hillock, at the edge of the picturesque Bhadra River, near Lakkavalli adjoining the northern boundaries of the Bhadra Tiger Reserve and Wildlife Sanctuary. 

WILDLIFE The Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary boasts of following Birds and Animals:

• Birds : The Grey jungle fowl, Red spur fowl, Painted bush quail, Emerald dove, Southern green imperial pigeon, Great black woodpecker, Malabar parakeet and Hill myna just to name a few. 

• Reptiles : Marsh crocodiles are usually found in the upstream stretches of the Bhadra River and Monitor lizards are also a common sight. The common otter and the smooth Indian otter can usually be sighted at the Bhadra Reservoir. 

• Animals : Gaur certainly are the pride of Bhadra which is a common sight. Leopards are also fairly common, particularly in the Lakkavalli area. Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary has been recently adopted under ‘Project Tiger’. This is an ideal tiger habitat although it is rare to see one! Wild dog tracks are also found all over the area. Elephants occur in all parts of the sanctuary and seem to migrate locally between Muthodi and Lakkavalli. 

• Other Mammals : Palm civet, Stripe necked mongoose, Sloth bear, Large brown flying squirrel, Sambar, Spotted deer and the Wild boar.

ACTIVITIES 

• Jeep rides into Bhadra Tiger Reserve Wildlife Sanctuary, which is about 4km from the resort.

• Sailing, kayaking, water cycle, water trampoline, joy fishing on offer. 

• Boat ride on the backwaters of the Bhadra Reservoir. 

• Trekking, island camping, bird watching, rock climbing for children and star gazing. 

• A visit to Tyverekoppa Lion and Tiger Safari and visits to the Sakkrebyle Elephant camp. 

SEASON

 The climate is generally pleasant all through the year, while the bulk of the rainfall occurs during the Southwest Monsoon, between June and September, leaving the entire sanctuary lush and green.

Distance

Shimoga : 38 kms, Mangalore - 200 kms, Chikmagalur : 50 kms, Bangalore : 300 kms

Apart from the comfortable accommodation, the Gol Ghar which is a circular, open-to-sides gazebo is the guests dining area, providing an extraordinary close to nature experience. The resort also features wildlife documentaries in the evenings, for those interested. 

Currently there are Five cottages and Five log cabins. Yet with cozy interiors to ensure nothing but pure serenity and privacy. Each room has a veranda overlooking the tranquil waters and not to mention the spectacular view of the sunset over the backwaters. To appreciate nature, it is consciously decided not to have TVs in the rooms. 

CUISINE A delicious spread of South Indian dishes, buffet style is served at the Ghol ghar. A choice of both Vegetarian and Non-Vegetarian is available.

Tariff Valid from 16th September 2008 to 15th June 2009
 

 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.

 2 days/ 1night Itinerary
 Check in at 12 noon.
 Freshen up and have the sumptuous lunch spread for you at the Ghol Ghar.
 After a relaxed tea/ coffee, leave for a jeep safari into the Bandipur Tiger Reserve. Get together with
 other guests at the

 Ghol Ghar and share your evening experiences around a camp fire.
 Retire after dinner
 Early next morning after a cup of coffee/ tea, be lead by a trained naturalist into the Tiger Reserve on 
 a nature walk.
 Get back to the Lodge in time for freshening up and breakfast.
 Check-out at 11 am.