River Tern Lodge

Price Starts from
6,799 (all inclusive including Safari).
Tariff is per person on twin sharing basis.

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Price Starts from
6,799 (all inclusive including Safari). Tariff is per person on twin sharing basis.

Overview

Nestled in the Western Ghats the River Tern Lodge gets its name from the nearby island that attracts hundreds of river terns during the breeding season. It is located on a hillock on the edge of the Bhadra reservoir, near Lakkavali: a stone’s throw away from the northern boundary of the Bhadra Tiger Reserve, in the Chikmaglur district. Chikmaglur was once a princess’ dowry – and still holds the charms of a place that a king’s favourite daughter once took as her dowry. Amongst all this, is a perfect place to form a whole new bond with nature.

Experience

With the soft ripples of the river’s backwaters providing a subtle background score, rest and tranquility are what this experience is about. The River Tern Lodge is a pleasurable experience from the word go! The Bhadra Tiger Reserve is about 4 km from the Lodge. A jeep safari in the evenings offer the opportunity to sight leopards, tigers, gaurs, elephants, crocodiles, deer, wild boars, monitor lizards, etc. Bird-lovers are in for a treat with over 200 species including, grey junglefowl, White rumped shama, Racket tailed drongo, Malabar pied hornbill, Brown fish owl, Grey headed fish eagle, Osprey, White bellied sea eagle, River terns (January to June), Serpent eagle, Crested hawk eagle etc. calling these forests home. A visit to the Tyverekoppa Lion and Tiger Safari and to the Sakkrebyle Elephant Camp, are also options from the River Tern Lodge. Feel like frolicking in the water a bit? The camp has facilities for kayaking, swimming along with kayaking and boating . All water-based activities are supervised by well-trained experts and adhere to stringent safety guidelines. After a well-spent day, come to the Gol Ghar, the camp’s group dining hall for a dinner that closes the day on a perfect note. The buffet serves both vegetarian and non-vegetarian fare.

Season

River Turn Lodge is a pleasant place to visit throughout the year. The entire sanctuary is lush and green due to the rainy season from June to September. The summer months (March – May) are quite hot.

Contact Form

Resort Contact Info

Behind Ranganathaswamy Temple, Bhadra Project, Lakkavalli,
Around Chikmagalur - 577 115 Karnataka, India
Manager: Mr. Kiran A.P.
Contact Number: 9449599780
Reservation: 080 40554055
Inquiry : 9449599769
Email Id: info@junglelodges.com

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Packages

Loghut Package

Price Starts from
7,999 6,799

Book online and get attractive discount.

Tariffs are per person per night on twin-sharing basis(For Single Occupancy 30% extra & Camera charges extra as applicable).

Note: Tariffs are dynamic, subject to change without prior notice.

Package Includes: Location of the selected accommodation, stay, lunch, evening tea/coffee and snacks, wildlife film show, dinner, breakfast, One jeep safari, One boat safari in to the Bhadra Tiger Reserve, forest entry charges and 18% GST.
*Seasonal hike applicable on above tariff

Accomodation Type: Loghut (8)

Amenities:

Air Condition

Bathroom

House Keeping

Parking

Umbrellas

Torch

Luggage assistance

Wake-up Call / Service

Living Room

Seating Area

Balcony

Coffee Maker

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Deluxe Package(CT)

Price Starts from
8,999 7,649

Book online and get attractive discount.

Tariffs are per person per night on twin-sharing basis(For Single Occupancy 30% extra & Camera charges extra as applicable).

Note: Tariffs are dynamic, subject to change without prior notice. The cottages are located in the second hillock and also suspension bridge to cross to reach restaurant and activity area.

Accomodation Type: Cottage (15)

Amenities:

Air Condition

Bathroom

House Keeping

Parking

Umbrellas

Torch

Luggage assistance

Wake-up Call / Service

Living Room

Seating Area

Balcony

Coffee Maker

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Itinerary

Day 1

1:00 pm -

Entering the lodge – settling in and purifying oneself by washing one’s hands and feet

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Have a hearty meal at Gol Ghar.

3:15 pm - 3:30 pm

Get ready to enter the National Park with tea/coffee at Gol Ghar.

3:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Our naturalists will take you inside the Bhadra Tiger Reserve and take you on a wildlife safari, narrating their experiences and providing information about all the animals that live there.

6:30 pm - 7:15 pm

Tea/coffee will be provided at Gol Ghar

7:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Watch a film about wildlife in Hall Hali

8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

While having dinner at Gol Ghar exchange forest stories with other guests and our staff and enjoy the warmth of the camp fire.

Day 2

6:00 am -

A call to wake you up in the morning

6:30 am - 8:30 am

Jeep/Boat Safari

8:30 am - 9:30 am

Breakfast at Gol Ghar

9:30 am - 10:15 am

Kayaking boat adventure sports under the supervision of trained experts.

10:30 am -

End of Tour – Departure from the Lodge.

Tariffs are per person per night on twin-sharing basis
Transfers to & from our resorts are not included in the tariff.
Single occupancy charges are applicable.
Tariff for children (accompanying parents) between 5 and 12 years is 50% discount on the tariff.
Tariff May be changed without prior notice.
Ayurveda wellness facility is available at resort as an outsourced activity undertaken by experienced wellness professionals.
“If the booking is made by someone other than the guest, the identity proof of the booking person must also be presented along with the identity proofs of all guests at the time of check-in.”

Bank Details
Account Holder: Jungle Lodge Resorts Ltd Branch: M G Road, Bangalore HDFC Bank Account No: 00762050000434 IFSC Code: HDFC0000076.
100% advance for confirmation.

Cancellation Policy:

All request for cancellation of confirmed booking have to be received through email (Used while booking) or in writing if booked at our office in Bangalore.

10% of the booking amount, if cancelled 15 Days before check in date/time.

50% of the booking amount, if cancelled between 48hours to 14 Days before check in date/time.

No refund for no show & if cancelled less than 48hours before check in date/time.

Post/Preponement Policy:

Postponement / Preponement is free if requested 15 Days before check in date/time (Once postponed /preponed there is no further change or cancellation).

20% of the booking amount, if requested between 7 Days to 14 Days before check in date/time.

50% of the booking amount, if requested within 24hours to 7 Days before check in date/time.

No modification, if requested within 24 hours to check in.

Travel Tips

Dress for comfort. Do avoid bright colours and stick to muted shades of green, black, grey and brown. The more you meld with the background, the better.
Wear comfortable walking shoes.
Avoid smoking – anything can start a forest fire.
You’ll be spending a lot of time outdoors. Don’t forget your hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, torch, etc.
Avoid plastics. We’re really trying to cut down on plastics.
PETS ARE STRICTLY NOT ALLOWED

Route map

From Tumkur

By Road

The resort is about 283 km from Bangalore.

By Rail

The nearest railway station is at Tarikere and Shimoga, which connects Bangalore and other major cities.

By Air

The nearest airport is the Shivamogga domestic airport which is around 24 Km away from the resort.

Bengaluru to River Tern Lodge https://goo.gl/maps/xXCLXBKMMzk

Things to do

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River Terns of Bhadra – Trailer

ಭದ್ರಾ ನದಿಯ ರಿವರ್ ಟರ್ನ್ ಗಳು – ತುಣುಕು ದೃಶ್ಯಗಳು (ಟ್ರೈಲರ್)

Video of River Terns of Bhadra

I’m seated at a balcony in Kerala, at the onset of the monsoon, overlooking the heaving Lakshadweep Sea; the breeze is forcing the trees to bend over in obeisance to the monsoon and the sea responds with booming gun-salutes as waves crash over the shore. And, yours truly is seated on the floor, with the breeze sending a few stray drops her way.

After almost a year of not getting to be out in the wild, I pounced at a chance that came by to make a trip to Bhadra Tiger Reserve! I had heard about the beauty of that forest and the abundant bird life it hosts, and it had been on my wishlist for a long time. Along with a friend who accompanied me, I planned a three-day trip to stay at the River Tern Lodge in Lakkavalli, run by Jungle Lodges & Resorts. The five-hour drive from Bangalore to the resort took us through highways lined with trees wearing their floral cloaks, as if to flaunt their spring collection.

River Tern Lodge