• Although South India is a safe destination for international travellers, it is wise to take certain standard security precautions. No country can claim to be 100% safe. However, following basic advice can avoid most potential problems. It is advised that you carry a record of the numbers of your passport, airline tickets and travellers cheques. These should be kept in a safe place. Please note expensive jewellery should not be worn person.
• Do not flash lots of money, an expensive camera or jewellery. Take note of onlookers and keep your possessions in sight at all times to avoid opportunistic theft. Make use of your hotel safety deposit box for expensive items. Never leave baggage or personal items unattended, especially at airports. It is best not to wander around the streets after dark.
• If you are travelling in a car, it is important to lock all the car doors and keep the windows as far up as possible. Plan ahead and know which route you intend to take using clear maps. Do not leave your purse or bag lying on the passenger seat in clear view - rather keep them in the car boot/ glove compartment. Do not consider picking up hitchhikers.
• Do not talk to strangers. Be in constant touch with the local tour operator or resort personnel.

• Karnataka is an all-year-round destination. The monsoon season (mid-June to end Aug) can be very wet in the western part of the state. Summers are the best time to visit wildlife parks as the sighting of wild animals can be very good. However temperatures may rise to 40 degress centigrade.
• Kabini – All year-round. The Great Elephant Show starts in Jan every year.
• K Gudi – All year-round. Consistent wildlife and weather as the sanctuary is on the hills.
• Bandipur – All year-round. Very pleasant climate and greener forests after the monsoon in September.
• Devbagh – To be avoided during monsoons (mid-June to end-August. Though we don’t close the property if the monsoon is not too heavy, it is advisable to visit Devbagh after the monsoons or during summer.
• Dandeli – Again an all-year-round destination. Great for birds after the rains. White water rafting is done on the River Kali here through out the year, except for the monsoon months of June, July and August.
• Cauvery Fishing Camps – All three camps can get very hot during the summer months of March, April and May. But the River Cauvery offers the might Mahseer till about the end of March.
• Bannerghatta – The climate is almost the same as in Bangalore city, infact a few degrees less all through the year due to the green belt around. An all-year-round Camp, this is a great getaway for people who want to be away from city chaos.
• Dubare – The elephant camp can be visited through out the year.
• River Cauvery in Coorg and Sitanadi - Free flowing rivers that will swell up during the monsoon months of June, July and August. These are the months when JLR offers monsoon river-rafting on these two rivers.
• River Varahi – We run rafts and inflatable kayaks on this river through out the year excepting during the monsoon season (June-Aug)

• Kabini – The largest congregation of Asiatic Elephants in the world happens every year on the banks of River Kabini
• K Gudi – A heady mix of hill station and wildlife sanctuary, K Gudi in BRHills is a brilliant place for bird watching.
• Bandipur – A very popular Tiger Reserve, Bandipur offers the best wildlife viewing opportunities.
• Devbagh – A non-crowded, private beach resort, Devbagh is the place for all water adventure sports - para sailing, speed boat rides, banana boat rides, still water rafting and dolphin watching.
• Dandeli – The Sanctuary is a known habitat of the Black Panther, but it is rare sighting the animal. White-water rafting is the most exciting offering here. Canoe tours, kayaking, mountain biking and canyoning are other adventure activities guests can involve in.
• Cauvery Fishing Camps – The might Mahseer is a huge attraction in these camps. However, non-anglers need not be disappointed. A brilliantly green getaway, three hours from Bangalore once can get lucky enough to see wild elephants playing in the river or jackals sprinting near the camp.
• Bannerghatta – A green getaway, close to nature and inside the city.
• Dubare – Close interactions with the huge pachyderms. Guests can feed them, give them a bath, groom them etc.
• River Cauvery in Coorg and Sitanadi – An exhilarating experience river-rafting while the rain is pouring down on you.
• River Varahi – Rafting on the virgin waters of River Varahi is an experience that would be hard to forget.

• Being a tropical climate area, one does not experience extreme differences in temperature throughout the year. Summer months in Karnataka start mid-March and go on till about end-may or 1st week of June. The temperatures then can go up to anywhere between 35 and 40 degrees centigrade. Loose cotton clothes, caps and sun-block lotions are best suited for this climate.
• The monsoons are a high point in Karnataka, especially in the Western Ghats. The wet months start in June and are usually on till about end August. Though the last couple of years have not seen good rains, we are sure they will come back in full this season.
• The rest of the year is pleasant across the state and temperatures can range from 10 to 25 degrees centigrade.

• Karnataka offers outstanding value for families. All lodges and resorts in Karnataka welcome children and some would have specific areas only for kids. Jungle Lodges’ properties are all open to children too. We encourage kids to visit our destinations to understand and learn more about Nature and Wilderness.
• However, some JLR activities, such as rafting, canyoning etc may not be for kids below 12 years of age.

• Karnataka offers a multitude of unique delights for the younger traveller. At JLR properties there are natural attractions such as watching waterfalls, climbing tree machans, playing on the trampolines, building sandcastles on the beach etc. We don’t have an age restriction for game drives in the parks and reserves.
• However, we request parents be responsible for their kids actions, especially during the rides.

Karnataka can be reached by regular international flights to its major city Bangalore. Though the port of entry to South India is the city of Chennai, Bangalore is well connected by many domestic flights., which can be booked from outside of India too.

Public transport available includes rail and bus. Private transport available includes hired car, 4x4 vehicle or light aircraft.

All visitors are required to carry a passport that is valid for six months beyond the intended length of stay. Nationals of certain countries do not require visas. It is advisable to check with the Consulate of the country you intend visiting for the latest visa and entry requirements.

The accommodation type in JLR are ethnic log huts, swiss tents and rooms. The state of Karnataka offers travelers hotels, inns, luxury lodges, resorts and B&Bs.

• You can dial an international country direct. First dial your country's international code (+) for dialling out of the country (for example, 00 in England). Then dial the specific international code required for India – 91, the area code of the region you need (80 for Bangalore) and then the specific number.
• Up to 20 seconds may pass before you hear ringing. In certain countries, ringing resembles an engaged tone. In these cases, an engaged tone will be a short signal repeated rapidly.

India: GMT +5 ½ hours

Yes. English is spoken throughout Southern India, especially by those involved in the tourist trade.

• Yes. Special dietary requirements are catered for throughout South India. Please give advanced notice to places where you intend staying if meals are included in your package. Most restaurants offer selections for vegetarians, depending on their forte. Local specialties can be surprisingly good!
• JLR offers vegetarian food in all its camps.

• It is advised that you carry bottled water whenever you are traveling. Ask for Bisileri/ Aquafina/ Kinley brands of bottled water.
• JLR offers filtered and safe water to its guests in all its camps.

• Need to elaborate on Coorgis, Soligas etc.

Most establishments in major cities of Karnataka (Bangalore, Mysore, Managalore etc.) accept credit cards. Certain establishments add a tax of about 1.5-2 percent of the total bill to payments made by credit card.

• As vaccination requirements change from time to time, we suggest you consult your local doctor or health department for prophylactics and the latest health precautions. India requires advance inoculations (and certificates thereof)
• Malaria is present in many parts of India including Karnataka. Anti-malarial precautions are essential.
• If you are on prescription medication, please ensure you have an adequate supply to last the duration of your stay and a copy of your prescription(s).

• A good camera will make the difference between having photos of spectacular wildlife and having vague, little dots of animals to show family and friends.
  The more common "point-and-shoot" cameras are too small. On safari, you won't always be able to get up close to wildlife. A SLR (single lens reflex) camera with a 200-300mm lens is recommended.
• More serious photographers may choose telephoto lenses of 400 or 500mm. Larger lenses often require a tripod, which cannot be used on a moving vehicle. A 2x teleconverter is useful for doubling the focal length of your lens.
• A zoom lens, such as a 70 to 210mm lens, is probably the best option for shooting a moving subject.
• The Indian sun provides excellent lighting, but using larger lenses will require faster film, especially in early morning or late afternoon when the light is softer. In this case, 200-400 ASA film is recommended.
• Film and batteries are usually available along major tourist routes and from lodges, but rather bring your own. A lens hood and ultra violet filter are advisable. A good bag for your equipment including a dust cover (plastic bag) is essential.
• Important Note: Not all Indian cultures are familiar with cameras. Rural folk will often shy away from having their picture taken. Please be sensitive. Some locals may ask a fee for having their photograph taken. It is recommended you avoid photographing anything relating to government and military, including personnel (soldiers and police) and buildings (post offices, banks, airports, border posts, railway stations and bridges).