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River Tern Jungle Lodges Bhadra Karnataka 

Perched on a hillock on the edge of the Bhadra reservoir, near Lakkavali and next-door from the majestic Bhadra Tiger Reserve, the River Tern Lodge by Jungle Lodges is the most-scenic forest getaway in Karnataka.

Perfect for family groups, kids, friends and of-course the wildlife enthusiasts – The River Tern Jungle Lodges has something to offer for everyone. 😊

The River Tern Jungle Lodges is spread across two hillocks connected by a suspension bridge. The 1st hillock has the main entrance, parking area, reception area, Golghar (common dining area) and Loghut accommodation.

The 2nd, an island-hillock connected to the mainland via a suspension bridge has the Cottage accommodation and is the most-scenic among the two.😍

Bridge connecting the 2 island hillocks of River Tern Jungle Lodges Bhadra Karnataka
Bridge connecting the 2 hillocks – Views from the kayak 😍
Cottage room with a view of Bhadra dam backwaters from River Tern Jungle Lodges Bhadra Karnataka
View from the Cottage Room 🥰
Beautiful sunset from the Cottage room of River Tern Jungle Lodges Bhadra Karnataka
Sunset views from the balcony 🥰
View from Boat Safari - Backwaters of Bhadra dam reservoir at River Tern Jungle Lodges Bhadra Karnataka
Boat Safari Views ❤️
Beautiful sunset from Bhadra reservoir backwaters at River Tern Jungle Lodges Bhadra Karnataka
Sunset Views from the kayak 😍

Features and Amenities:

  • Type of accommodation: They have 2 types of accommodation – both of them are twin-sharing, spacious, air-conditioned wooden cottages of the same-size.
    • Loghut:  offers good view of the Bhadra dam backwaters
      • Less distance to walk from parking/reception and Golghar
      • Total number of loghuts: 08
    • Cottage: best view of the backwaters (we stayed in the Cottage)
      • More distance to walk from Golghar through the suspension bridge connecting the two island-hillocks.
      • Total number of cottages: 15
  • Swimming Pool: Not present, but they offer swimming & kayaking under supervision in the backwaters of the Bhadra reservoir.
  • Children & Infants allowed: Yes
  • Best suited for:
    • Family, Kids, Infants
    • Friends
    • Groups
  • Walking: Staying at River Tern Lodge demands a healthy dose of walking to the dining/activities area (at least 7,000 to 10,000 steps per day) – factor this while booking the resort.
  • Alcohol Consumption: allowed in the cottage, loghut and at the attached bar in the Golghar ONLY 
    • NOT ALLOWED in public/common areas of the resort
    • Carry your own alcohol & mixers (they don’t sell alcohol, mixers, soft-drinks at the resort)
  • Smoking: NOT allowed
  • Activities:
    • Jungle Safari by Jeep/Bus: inside the majestic, lush-green Bhadra Tiger Sanctuary – DO NOT MISS 😍
      • Duration of jeep safari: 1.5 – 2 hours
      • When is the Jeep Safari: Mornings & Evenings (The guest/group has to confirm the time-slot with the property manager)
    • Boat Safari: on the backwaters of Bhadra dam reservoir – try the evening slot, the sunset from the backwaters is magical 🥰
      • Duration of boat safari: 1.5 – 2 hours
      • When is the boat Safari: Mornings & Evenings (The guest/group has to confirm the time-slot with the property manager)
    • Kayaking: They offer a 2-person OR 1-person kayak for more leisurely exploration of the Bhadra dam reservoir
    • Note: All water-based activities are subject to weather conditions, & under the supervision of the staff.
    • Wildlife Movie Screening: both adults and kids
    • Campfire: close to the Golghar to soak beautiful views of the stars and great conversations.
  • WiFi: Free WiFi for guests
  • Free parking (non-sheltered) within the Jungle Lodges premises for cars and motorcycles
  • Food: pre-set fare of tasty, regular (non-extravagant), unlimited veg and non-veg food.
    • Main meals like breakfast, lunch, dinner served buffet-style ONLY at the Golghar (common dining area)
    • Evening Snacks/Coffee/Tea: served at Golghar ONLY
    • Additional Snacks/Juice: ask them for a menu, can be ordered as Room Service (with extra-charge).
  • Work-cation: Although I feel sorry for someone who has to work from this beautiful place – their WiFi is good and CANNOT support work bandwidth.
  • Wheelchair Access to the Jungle Lodges: Except the parking area, all the other spaces are NOT Wheelchair friendly 
  • Pet-Friendly: Pets are NOT ALLOWED 
  • Medical Emergency: They have a doctor-on-call, please inform the staff for any specific-needs
  • Bird Watcher/Wildlife/Trees Lover’s Paradise: The boat-safari & jeep-safari transport you to a beautiful dimension filled with crisp air, wildlife, sounds & nature. DO NOT MISS THIS!!
  • Best time to visit: The River Tern Jungle Lodge is a pleasant place to visit throughout the year.
    • October to February: is ideal.
    • June to September: entire sanctuary is lush green from the monsoons.
    • March to May: might be a little warm.
View of Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary from boat safari on Bhadra dam backwaters at River Tern Jungle Lodges Bhadra Karnataka
Boat Safari Views ❤️
Kayaking in Bhadra dam backwaters at River Tern Jungle Lodges Bhadra Karnataka
Kayaking in the backwaters – super fun!!
Great company to enjoy at the scenic River Tern Jungle Lodges Bhadra Karnataka
Best enjoyed with great company 🥰
Brilliant roads to ride to River Tern Jungle Lodges Bhadra Karnataka
Brilliant roads to ride to River Tern Jungle Lodges 💯

Do Not Expect:

  • Spa & Gym: No
  • TV: There is NO TV in any of the rooms
  • Respect the sanctity of the Jungle: Make minimal noise, enjoy the serenity and calm
  • Food & Amenities: it’s not a full-fledged hotel/resort to cater extraordinary requests.
  • Outdoor Common Area: to drink/chat for large-groups is NOT present. [Except the camp-fire area]

Useful Information:

  • Check-in after: 1 pm 
  • Check-out before: 10:30 am
  • Staff: extremely friendly, accommodating – they speak very good Kannada and English
  • Price
    • Loghut: INR 7,021 per person/day (includes taxes, 3-meals a day, coffee/tea, snacks, 1-jeep safari, 1-boat-safari)
    • Cottage: INR 7,523 per person/day (includes taxes, 3-meals a day, coffee/tea, snacks, 1-jeep safari, 1-boat-safari)
    • Camera Fees: carrying a camera into the wildlife safari attracts a separate fees
      • Phone camera doesn’t attract any additional fee
      • Operating a drone needs some permissions & likely to attract additional fees – feel free to call the resort before booking.
  • Location: The River Tern Jungle Lodge, Lakkavalli, Bhadra, Karnataka (Find on Google Maps)
  • Distance from Bengaluru: 285kms
  • How to bookVisit Website

A mesmerising sunset, beautiful views of the Bhadra reservoir backwaters surrounding by lush-green pristine forests and cosy wooden cottages transforms a regular Jungle Lodge into a dreamy vacation 😍

Balcony view from River Tern Jungle Lodges Bhadra Karnataka
Best enjoyed with kids ❤️
Magical Sunset at River Tern Jungle Lodges Bhadra Karnataka
Balcony Views – magical sunsets ❤️

✅ Travel Responsibly || DO NOT LITTER the backwaters or the jungle || Have fun || Respect the tranquility of the people & wildlife around ✅

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