Brief Write up

River Tern Lodge, part of Jungle Lodges and resorts, is situated in the midst of western ghats of chikmagalur district, surrounded by lofty hill ranges of bababudanagiri, River Tern Lodge is a perfect blend of nature & wildlife. It is located on a hillock, at the pictureseque bhadra river, near lakkavalli and close to bhadra tiger reserve.

Bhadra wildlife sanctuary boasts of rich avian life with birds like grey junglefouwl, red spurfowl, painted bush quail, emerald dove, black woodpecker etc. Huge marsh crocodiles and monitor lizards are a common sight here. Gaur and leopards are also spotted. This sanctuary is adopted under " Project Tiger".

Activities @ River Tern Lodge: Wildlife viewing through bhadra tiger reserve, boat ride, water based activities like sailing, kayaking, water cycle, water trampoline, joy fishing are all possible. A few others in the vicinity are visit to tyverekoppa lion & tiger safari and sakkrebyle elephant camp, bird watching, mountain biking.

Season to visit River Tern Lodge: Generally plesant throughout the year. Monsoon makes the place lush & green. Summer would be slightly warm.

Facilities available

River Tern Lodge, a jungle resort has 10 accommodations consisting of 5 cottages and 5 log huts, each having a veranda overlooking the bhadra reservoir. Golghar is equipped to serve you with both south and north indian delicacies.

How to reach this place

Distance to River Tern Lodge, Bhadra : Bangalore - Tumkur bye pass to shimoga - Gubbi - Tiptur - Arsikere - kadur - Birur - Tarikere. At Tarikere take left to travel to lakkavalli ( 14 kms). River tern lodge is 38 kms from Shimoga.

Rates and packages

Note:

The above tariff is valid from 1st April 2012 to 15th September 2012.

Tariff is per person per night on double sharing basis. Check in 12 noon & check out 11 am.

Cost includes stay, all meals, nature based activities, coracle ride, forest entry fees, camera fees and taxes. Water sports can be availed at an extra cost.

Children below 5 years of age complimentary. Children between 5 to 12 years will be charged at 50% of the tariff.

Children above 12 years considered as an adult.

Single occupancy charges will be separate, if one wants to stay alone.

Cancellation or postponement of booking, subject to hotel rules.

Cancellation rules for all properties of Jungle Lodges and Resorts
1. 10% retention charges of the tariff, if cancellation is done, 2 weeks before check in date.
2. 50% retention charges of the tariff, if cancellation is done, less than 2 weeks before check in date.
3. No refund less than 2 working days before check in date ( not inclusive of the check in date )

Tariff is subject to change without notice.

Dollar rates applicable for foreign nationals

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