Why JLR?
The legendary Jungle Lodges ( JLR) , offers many options than you think.
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Kabini JLR entrance
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he following 3 factors define why there's a large fanfare around the Jungle Lodges and Resorts...LOCATION Being a state owned operator, their properties - Camps, lodges and resorts of Jungle Lodges and Resorts - are set in and around sanctuaries and reserves. In many such exotic locations, there are no comparable options where you can book a resort stay.
EXPERIENCE JLR - as the fans would call the Jungle Lodges and Resorts - has an unparalleled feel to its ambient and the experience these holiday properties offer. Their legacy traces to the hunting lodges, of the erstwhile rulers of Karnataka. Though there's no more game hunting, the rawness of the jungle experience is still maintained.
ACTIVITIES JLR is professional and best in class for activities like Canopy Trails , Trekking by Forest Department , Elephant Interaction , Jungle Camps and Trails, Kayaking, Rafting, Safari and so on. In most cases you'll find the experienced local people as its staff assisting you as safari guide or naturalist.
How to select the right JLR?
There are over 20 resorts, lodges and camps managed by Jungle Lodged and Resorts. Pick the JLR property matching your taste, convenience and budget. Consider the following, before you zeroing in on a specific property
Themes and Activities All the JLR properties are not identical in budget and theme. Select the ones based on your taste of themes. The 18+ JLR properties are located at Beaches, near Heritage sites, Nature and Wildlife. Some even offers Adventure sports.
The ones along the southern fringes of the state - Dubare in Coorg to Bannerghatta near Bangalore is mostly associated with Nature, Wildllife.
The ones around Karwar is for beach life. If you are looking for day trips from Bangalore, try Bannerghatta Nature Camp.
Distance. As the JLR locations are far and widespread, plan ahead and select the suitable for you to reach easily. See the map below and driving distances to JLR.
Solitude Some of the proprieties are at tourism sites are teaming with typical day-trip tourists. Others are in the remoteness of the wilderness.
| JLR Property | Location |
|---|---|
| Kabini River Lodge | Near Mysore, on the banks of Kabini river next to the Nagarhole National Park And Tiger Reserve |
| Bandipur Safari Lodge | Near Mysore.Inside Bandipur Tiger Reserve And National Park |
| K Gudi Wilderness Camp | Near Chamarajanagar. Inside the Biligiri Ranganna Hills (BR Hills) where the Western and Eastern ghats meet. |
| River Tern Lodge | Near Shivamogga ( Shimoga). Overlooking the Bhadra reservoir on the edges of the Bhadra Tiger Reserve |
| JLR Kings Sanctuary | Near Mysore. On the edge of Nagarhole National Park And Tiger Reserve |
| Kali Adventure Camp | Between Hubli and Karwar. On the banks of Kali River |
| Devbagh Beach Resort | At Karwar. On the beachside where Kali River joins the ocean. |
| Om Beach Resort | Between Honnavar and Karwar. Near the Om beach. |
| Sadashivgad Sea View Resort | At Karwar. Near the Kali River . |
| Hampi Heritage & Wilderness Resort | Near Hosapete. Between Hampi and Daroji Bear Sanctuary |
| Blackbuck Resort | Near Bidar . On the edges of Vilaspur Lake, close to the Honnikeri Reserve Forest and Black Buck Reserve |
| Dubare Elephant Camp | Near Madikeri in Coorg. Close to Kaveri River |
| Bheemeshwari Adventure and Nature Camp | Near Kollegal , between Bengaluru and Mysuru. On the banks of Kaveri River |
| Galibore Nature Camp | Near Kollegal , between Bengaluru and Mysuru. On the banks of Kaveri River |
| Bannerghatta Nature Camp | Near Bengaluru. Beside Bannerghatta Biological Park |
| Sharavathi Adventure Camp | Near Sagar. Near to the Jog Falls |
| Old Magazine House | Near Dandeli |
| Bhimgad Adventure Camp | Near Khanapur, close to the Western Ghats |
Bangalore
At around 700km, the Black Buck reserve near Bidar is the furthest JLR from Bangalore. The arc connecting Dubare in Coorg to Bannerghatta near Bangalore has a host of JLR properties. Most of these are along the edges of the Western Ghats or by the riverside.
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Cottage inside the JLR Kabini property
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How to reach Jungle Lodges from Bangalore
At around 700km, the Black Buck reserve near Bidar is the furthest JLR from Bangalore. The arc connecting Dubare in Coorg to Bannerghatta near Bangalore has a host of JLR properties. Most of these are along the edges of the Western Ghats or by the riverside.
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Cottage inside the JLR Kabini propertySoapstone sculptures
The beauty of the Hoysala templs , particularly its intricate carvings owes a lot to one material - Soapstone. Unlike granite, sandstone and marble used in the construction of most of India's ancient monuments, soapstone is softer with some peculiar properties that set it apar from the former materials. To give you an idea , the softer version of the soapstone can be carved even with your finger nail.