Bangalore to Bhadra Wildlife Santuary: Route and accomodation

sushrutha · 22nd November 2010, 13:01

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Originally Posted by csentil

Thanks everyone for all the info and suggestons. Looks like we will take our cars. Do we want to put a Civic and City through the grind or take a Verna and Wagon R is the only thing we have to figure out. Thanks a ton.

I would definetely not suggest the HONDAs to be used in this route.

Only if you are a sedate driver, then only take those.
This route(Tiptur - Tarikere) is becoming like a Moon's crator day by day due to heavy rains.

sabynag · 22nd November 2010, 14:03

There are no bad months for tiger sightings. November being the mating season, most tigers (especially males) will be on the move constantly and hence chances are pretty good to sight them along safari tracks.

It is a popular belief that summer is the best season to sight tigers. This is only partly true. The real truth is that summer offers better photography opportunities as tigers will be resting next to waterholes and generally the forest cover is less in summer. So, you will get more time to adjust your camera and shoot. Nothing more than this. The chances of finding a resting tiger in summer is as good or bad as finding a walking tiger in October-November-early December. As for the other animals, sigthings are "more in numbers" but not "more in frequency" in summer compared to winter. This has more to do with forest cover than anything else. In winter, you may spot one elephant while 5 others may be hiding right next to it in thick forest cover. In summer, all six will be exposed as there will be less cover. So, for an untrained eye, summer is better as the sightings will be zoo-like.

That said, I would strongly recommend Bhadra River Tern Lodge run by JLR. This is one of my personal favorites. If you are physically fit, ask for a room in SriLanka island wing. These are newly built and offers better overall experience at the cost of more calory burn per day.

ankan.m.blr · 20th October 2014, 20:51

Planning to visit Bhadra WLS during Christmas vacations. Please suggest a good stay apart from JLR. Preferably as close to the forest as possible, we want to spend maximum time in the forest area enjoying safari, boating etc.

RSimonS · 24th January 2017, 19:38

Digging up an old thread

We are planning a visit over the republic day long weekend. Please share incase you have any update on the road conditions and food options

mpksuhas · 25th January 2017, 16:02

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Originally Posted by RSimonS

Digging up an old thread

Not a latest update, however you can find the route conditions here

RSimonS · 25th January 2017, 16:27

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Originally Posted by mpksuhas

Not a latest update, however you can find the route conditions here

Yes, I had gone over your thread , good details there and nice pictures.

cool_dube · 18th March 2021, 11:47

Has anyone taken the Hiriyur - Hosadurga - Tarikere stretch of late, to reach Bhadra WLS from Bangalore? If so, any inputs on latest conditions would be highly appreciated.

speedmiester · 18th March 2021, 11:51

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Originally Posted by cool_dube

Has anyone taken the Hiriyur - Hosadurga - Tarikere stretch of late, to reach Bhadra WLS from Bangalore? If so, any inputs on latest conditions would be highly appreciated.

My friend did this stretch while going to Goa couple of weeks back. Roads are in good condition. Post Tarikere, you need to a take a left turn to reach the wildlife sanctuary.
Hiriyur to Hosadurga has some potholes for a small stretch, but post Hosadurga, it is in excellent condition barring a 100meter stretch just before Ajjampura

cool_dube · 27th March 2021, 22:24

Quick update - drove to Bhadra WLS this week, via Hiriyur - Hosadurga - Tarikere. This stretch is in excellent condition, with most sections laid afresh. Highly recommended.

22nd November 2010, 14:03	#32
sabynag BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 218 Thanked: 2 Times	There are no bad months for tiger sightings. November being the mating season, most tigers (especially males) will be on the move constantly and hence chances are pretty good to sight them along safari tracks. It is a popular belief that summer is the best season to sight tigers. This is only partly true. The real truth is that summer offers better photography opportunities as tigers will be resting next to waterholes and generally the forest cover is less in summer. So, you will get more time to adjust your camera and shoot. Nothing more than this. The chances of finding a resting tiger in summer is as good or bad as finding a walking tiger in October-November-early December. As for the other animals, sigthings are "more in numbers" but not "more in frequency" in summer compared to winter. This has more to do with forest cover than anything else. In winter, you may spot one elephant while 5 others may be hiding right next to it in thick forest cover. In summer, all six will be exposed as there will be less cover. So, for an untrained eye, summer is better as the sightings will be zoo-like. That said, I would strongly recommend Bhadra River Tern Lodge run by JLR. This is one of my personal favorites. If you are physically fit, ask for a room in SriLanka island wing. These are newly built and offers better overall experience at the cost of more calory burn per day.
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20th October 2014, 20:51	#33
ankan.m.blr BHPian Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bangalore Posts: 871 Thanked: 967 Times	Re: Bangalore to Bhadra Wildlife Santuary: Route and accomodation Planning to visit Bhadra WLS during Christmas vacations. Please suggest a good stay apart from JLR. Preferably as close to the forest as possible, we want to spend maximum time in the forest area enjoying safari, boating etc.
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24th January 2017, 19:38	#34
RSimonS BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 218 Thanked: 256 Times	Re: Bangalore to Bhadra Wildlife Santuary: Route and accomodation Digging up an old thread We are planning a visit over the republic day long weekend. Please share incase you have any update on the road conditions and food options
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18th March 2021, 11:47	#37
cool_dube Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,649 Thanked: 4,539 Times	Re: Bangalore to Bhadra Wildlife Santuary: Route and accomodation Has anyone taken the Hiriyur - Hosadurga - Tarikere stretch of late, to reach Bhadra WLS from Bangalore? If so, any inputs on latest conditions would be highly appreciated.
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27th March 2021, 22:24	#39
cool_dube Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,649 Thanked: 4,539 Times	Re: Bangalore to Bhadra Wildlife Santuary: Route and accomodation Quick update - drove to Bhadra WLS this week, via Hiriyur - Hosadurga - Tarikere. This stretch is in excellent condition, with most sections laid afresh. Highly recommended.
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