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 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 kmsRiver Tern Lodge is a Weekend Getaway Ex-Bangalore or visited as a part of a Karnataka Itinerary