GETTING THERE From Bangalore: Drive towards Tumkur. Take the diversion to Shimoga and cross Gubbi, Tiptur, Arsikere, Kadur, Birur, Tarikere. After crossing Tarikere, take the left that also has a Kuvempu University direction board. Travel 14Km till you reach Lakkavalli. At Lakkavalli you will find a signboard to Bhadra Wilderness Retreat, which is about 4km away. Alternately you can contact the Range Forest Office at Lakkavalli for enquiries. Bhadra Wilderness Retreat is 38km from Shimoga and is located by the Bhadra reservoir