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New resort near Hampi

Close to nature:A view of the Jungle Lodges and Resorts' new facility at Kamalapur in Bellary district.

BELLARY: Visitors to Bellary and surrounding places, including the world famous Hampi, , can now stay in the Sloth Bear Heritage Resort of the Government-run Jungle Lodges and Resorts, that has come up near Kamalapur in Hospet taluk since August 20.

The resort is located on 30 acres of land near Kamalapur and is surrounded by thorn scrub vegetation and boulders, and is close to the Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary, a literary world (Kannada University) and the Hampi World Heritage site.

Tourists can enjoy ‘bear watching' from the watchtower, perched atop a hillock in the sanctuary or site hyenas, wild boars, black-napped hares, pangolins, porcupines, jackals and leopards.

Hampi offers them ancient monuments considered as “masterpieces of human genius”.

A drive through the forest and the surrounding areas presents an opportunity to sight several species of birds such as the painted spur fowl and yellow-throated bulbuls, painted sand grouse, quails and peafowls.

There are 20 comfortable twin-bed cottages equipped with modern amenities. The thatched roofs help in keeping the interiors cool.

A Karadi (Bear) café and a regular restaurant has also been opened to cater to tourists, Vinod, resident manager of the resorts told The Hindu.

Sloth bear safari, temple trails, heritage biking, nature walks and bird watching are activities organised for visitors.

The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Pattadakal, Badami and Aihole are accessible from the resort. There are plans to introduce adventure water sports very soon, he said.

Tariff

A two-day, one-night stay costs Rs. 2,100 a person till September 15, which includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, jeep safari to the bear sanctuary, a trip around Hampi along with a guide. The tariffs will go up to Rs. 3,000 a person from September 15.

A one-day package costs Rs. 750 a person (minimum two) inclusive of breakfast, lunch or dinner and one of the activities (visit to Hampi or Daroji Bear Sanctuary)

For details and bookings, contact Vinod on 9449597874, or email vinod@junglelodges.com.

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