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Tern Lodge ....in
harmony with nature |
 Situated
in the midst of the Western Ghats of Chikmaglur district in Karnataka,
surrounded by the lofty hill ranges of Babubudangiri. The River Tern
Lodge is a perfect blend of nature and wildlife. The lodge gets its
name from the congregation of thousands of River Terns during their
breeding on a nearby island. Indeed a spectacular sight to behold! You
can get mesmerized by observing their preening, feeding, cackling and
many interesting antics. 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. Soft
waves of backwaters of the river lash the edge periodically,
harmonizing the sounds of nature, to put you in a perfect state of
bliss. The River Tern Lodge is the ideal spot to get acquainted with
nature in its serene beauty.
Location: 220 Kms from Bangalore.
Wildlife
The Bhadra Wildlife
Sanctuary boasts of rich avian life with birds like the Grey jungle fowl,
Red spur fowl, Painted bush quail, Emerald dove, Southern green
imperial pigeon, Great black woodpecker, Malabar parakeet and Hill
myna just to name a few. While among the reptiles, the 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. 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 found in the area are common Palm civet,
Stripe necked mongoose, Sloth bear, Large brown flying squirrel,
Sambar, Spotted deer and the Wild boar
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Facilities |
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Apart
from the comfortable accommodation, the Gol Ghar which
is a circular, open-to-sides gazebo is the guests
dining area, providing an extraordinary close to
nature experience. Each room has a veranda overlooking
the tranquil waters of the Bhadra Reservoir and not to
mention the spectacular view of the sunset over the
backwaters. The resort also features wildlife
documentaries in the evenings, for those interested.
All water activity equipments and instructors are
present at the Lodge and adhere to high safety
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Activities
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Apart
from wildlife viewing through exciting jeep rides into
the Bhadra Tiger Reserve Wildlife Sanctuary, which is
about 4km from the resort, there are water based
adventures such as sailing, kayaking, water cycle,
water trampoline, joy fishing on offer. A boat ride on
the backwaters of the Bhadra Reservoir can also yield
great wildlife viewing opportunities. Other activities
include guided trekking, island camping, bird
watching, mountain biking, rock climbing for children
and star gazing. Visits to Tyverekoppa Lion and Tiger
Safari and to the Sakkrebyle Elephant camp are also
options at the River Tern Lodge .
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Types of
Accommodation & Tariff
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No.
of Accommodation
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Tariff
for foreigners
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Tariff
for Indians
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Cottages
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USD 75
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INR. 2,200.00
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Rooms
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USD 75
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INR. 2,200.00
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Tariffs are per person per night on twin-sharing basis. Package includes Stay, Lunch, Dinner &
Breakfast, Jeep Safari into Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary, Coracle Ride,
Guided Trekking, Forest Entry Fees, Camera fees and Taxes. Tariff for children (accompanying parents)
between 5 and 12 yrs is 50%. Complimentary for children below 5 yrs
Single Occupancy charge Extra- Rs. 500/- for Indians for USD
15/ for foreigners
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