Top 10 Jungle Resorts & Lodges In Karnataka - SkywayTour

Nature is filled with experiences for a lifetime. No matter how many times you explore the vast jungles, you'll never get enough. Take a look at our specially curated list of Jungle Resorts in Karnataka to help you make your decision for your next adventure!  

1. Kabini River Lodge - Kabini - Nagarahole National Park
Once a hunting ground for Maharajas and the British, the Kabini River Lodge is the perfect spot for wildlife sightings! Enjoy jeep safaris into the forest and boat rides on Kabini backwater from the Kabini River Lodge! The resort is built on grassy lawns with a rustic, old-world charm, perfectly recreating its history of being a former hunting lodge.

The Kabini River Lodge is located near in Souterhn part of Nagarahole National Park, where you can spot herds of elephants, chital, sambar, spotted deer, wild boar, gaur and the occasional leopard, tiger and black panther.

2. Bandipur Safari Lodge - Bandipur National Park
The Bandipur National Park is located within the UNESCO-recognised Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve and is one of the most densely populated tiger and elephant habitats in the country. The national park is one-of-a-kind in India and shares its borders with Mudumalai National Park, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary and Nagarhole National Park. The highest density of Indian Tigers can be found here and is also home to the largest Asiatic Elephant population in the world.

If you're lucky, you might even see leopards and numerous birds you won't ever spot in our cities. The resort is surrounded by thick greenery, rich in herbs and ornamental and medicinal plants. 

3. JLR Kings Sanctuary - Nagarhole National Park
Right in the middle of 40 acres of mango orchards and lush lawns, the JLR Kings Sanctuary is truly a natural sanctuary! This lodge in Karnataka is a pollution-free wildlife resort in the vicinity of Nagarhole National Park. You will be able to witness majestic tigers, leopards, Asiatic elephants, reptiles and much more.

You can relax in the midst of mango orchards and lush lawns with exotic fruit-bearing plants. The resort has 24 air-conditioned luxury suites and cottages, a swimming pool, a conference hall and a range of activities for you to enjoy.

4. Kyathadevara Gudi Wilderness Camp - B R Hills Wildlife Sanctuary
 Located in Biligiri Rangana Hills of Karnataka, K. Gudi Wilderness Camp is a wildlife camp in Chamarajanagar District with rich wildlife. The forest hosts over 250 species of birds, leopards, elephants, tigers, and gaurs.

The resort seamlessly blends into nature while still standing out with chic rooms and classy architecture.

5. River Tern Lodge - Bhadra Tiger Reserve
Located on the edge of the Bhadra Tiger Reserve, River Tern Lodge is nestled near the Western Ghats' foothills where you can enjoy mesmeric views of the backwaters of the dam on River Bhadra. You can take a jeep safari into the reserve to spot tigers, leopards, gaurs, elephants, deer, wild boars, etc., along with numerous species of birds. You also go on nature walks, partake in water sports, or go for a boat safari.

The cottages and log huts are tastefully arranged on the hillocks. You can go on a coracle or boat ride, look out for flocks of river terns with yellow beaks or orange feet, or go fishing in the waters.

6. Bheemeshwari Adventure & Nature Camp - Bheemeshwari
Located close to the River Kaveri in Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary,, , you can relax in the lap of nature or take to the waters for some wild adventure sports at the Bheemeshwari Adventure & Nature Camp. The resort seamlessly blends into nature with its log huts built on stilts, cottages and bamboo huts. You can also visit the waterfalls and stroll through the dense forests. You might even spot wildlife like elephants, deer, crocodiles, turtles and much more! For all adventure enthusiasts, you can go on a guided trek, coracle ride, zip line, rope walking, or kayaking. 

Whether you're going to try out all the adventure sports or relax by nature, Bheemeshwari Adventure Camp is the place for you.

7. Galibore Nature Camp - Sangam - Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary
Situated 100 km from Bangalore in the middle of rugged wilderness, the Galibore Nature Camp is surrounded by plush greenery and booming wildlife. There is no habitation around the resort and the only sounds you can hear are the birdcalls and whistling of the wind. The camp is ideal for those who want to isolate themselves from the noise of the city and relax with nature.

The river, on the other hand, consists of various species like marsh crocodiles, spotted deer, giant squirrels, and various species of fish in the river. For birdwatchers, you can spot over 230 species of birds, including green pigeons, kingfishers, fish eagles and much more!

8. Black Buck Forest Stay - Bidar The Black Buck Forest Stay rests snugly near the Vilaspur Lake and is surrounded by the Honnikeri Reserve Forest. The resort gets its name from the sheer number of uncommon blackbuck species populating the area. This jungle lodge in Karnataka is a seamless mixture of Persian, Hindu and Turkish architectural styles to enhance the cultural influences this city witnessed in the past.

You can go for a coracle ride, boating, nature walk, bird watching, and stargazing around the resort.

9. Hampi Heritage & Wilderness Resort - Hampi
The Hampi Heritage and Wilderness Resort is located right at the edge of the Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary, a natural habitat for sloth bears in the region. Earlier called Sloth Bear Resort, this UNESCO World Heritage Site not only offers a glimpse into the culture of the Vijayanagara empire but also a scenic escape into nature.

If you drive just 8 km into the forest, you can spot wild boars, pangolins, black-naped hares, porcupines, jackals and leopards. Not to mention the numerous species of birds, like the yellow-throated bulbuls, sand grouse, peafowl, sirkeer malkohas and more you can spot within the forest! The resort is set up with ethnic cottages in a natural environment and is a cocktail of culture, heritage, history and wildlife.