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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 junglefowl, Red spurfowl, 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 River Tern Lodge
is a Weekend Getaway Ex-Bangalore
or visited as
a part of a
Karnataka Itinerary |
