The River Tern Lodge is located in Lakkavalli in the Chikmagalur district of Karnataka. Shimoga is the closest town.
How to get there:
By Road: From Bangalore, drive on NH4 towards Tumkur. Take the Shimoga bypass road at Tumkur and reach.Tarikere via Arasikere, Kadur and Birur. Lakkavalli is about 275 km from Bangalore and 10 km from Tarikere.
By Train: Reach Shimoga or Birur by train and take a bus from there to Lakkavalli. Lakkavalli is 38 km from Shimoga and 45 km from Birur. The resort offers pick up facilities on request.
Season: The weather is pleasant all through the year. March to mid-May is the best time to see river terns. There is a good chance of sighting animals in the wild during summer. This region receives heavy rainfall between July and September after which the reservoir is full and the surroundings are lush.
Tariff: Rs. 3,250/- per person per day. The package includes accommodation, breakfast, lunch and dinner, a boat ride and a safari in the Bhadra Tiger Reserve. Water sports come at an additional cost.
Other Attractions: The Jog falls, Sakrebayalu Elephant Camp and Amrutapura, famed for its Narasimha Temple with Hoysala architecture are other tourist attractions nearby.
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