“Jungle Camps and Trails” provides authentic eco-tourism experiences through “Jungle camps” that offer visitors an opportunity to explore, experience and appreciate various wilderness areas spread across Karnataka. Each camp is uniquely situated in a different forest ecosystem and provides a different ambience. The camps provide comfortable accommodation and a number of eco activities among which are cave explorations, hornbill safari, butterfly trail, herbal trail, herpeto-trail, nature walks, machan night-outs, river rafting, forest treks, bird watching and boating. Following are the Jungle Camps and Trails properties.

  
   

Sakrebyle Elephant Camp
   
Situated 12km away from Shimoga on Tirthahalli road, one can have close encounters with captive elephants in this camp. Nestled in a herbal garden, the camp provides a herbal trail, treks and boating.

For more information, contact
Deputy Conservator of Forests,
Shimoga, DC Compound,
Shimoga 577 201
Tel: 08182-272 210, 222 983
Fax: 08182- 225 657
Email: dcf.shivamogga@gmail.com
     

Kulagi Timber Trails Camp
   
Situated 12km from Dandeli in Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary, this camp is ideal for jungle safari, hornbill safari, cave exploration treks and timber trails. Four out of six hornbill species can be sighted here at any time of the year.

For more information, contact
Deputy Conservator of Forests,
Dandeli Wildlife Division
Dandeli 581 325
Tel: 08284-231 585,
Fax: 08284-232 981
Email: dcfwldandeli@rediffmail.com
Web: www.dandeliwildlife.org
     

Anshi Evergreen Camp
   
This camp is situated in the evergreen forests of Anshi National Park on the Belgaum-Karwar highway. For a first hand experience of evergreen forests, mountain biking, treks and machan nightouts this> camp is the best bet.

For more information, contact
Deputy Conservator of Forests,
Dandeli Wildlife Division
Dandeli 581 325
Tel: 08284-231 585, Fax: 08284-232 981
Email: dcfwldandeli@rediffmail.com
Web: www.dandeliwildlife.org
     

Gopinatham Country Camp
   
To tread the paths traversed by the erstwhile forest brigand Veerappan, visit this camp and explore its “Mystery trails”. Situated in Gopinatham village in the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary, about 34km from Malemadeshwara Hills, the camp provides excellent opportunities for bird watching tours, nature walks, mountain biking to Hogenakal Falls and village tours.

For more information, contact
Deputy Conservator of Forests,
Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary
Kanakapura 562 117
Tel: 080-2752 2537, Fax: 080-2752 2536
Email: dcfcauverywl@gmail.com
     

Bhagawati Herbal Camp
   
Nestled in the hill ranges of the Kudremukh National Park, this camp is situated 9km from Kudremukh on the Kalasa-Karkala road. Trek to Kurinjal Peak, go on a safari in the forest, take a walk on a herbal trail and spend the night in a machan at the camp.

For more information, contact
Deputy Conservator of Forests,
Kudremukha Wildlife Division
Karkala 574 104
Tel: 08258-231183
Fax: 08258-231183
Email: dcfwlkarkala@yahoo.com
     

Seetanadi Herpeto Camp
   
Famous for flying lizards and amphibians, this camp is situated in the Someshwara Wildlife Sanctuary near Hebri town. River rafting in Seeta River and nature treks can be done here.

For more information, contact
Deputy Conservator of Forests,
Kudremukha Wildlife Division
Karkala 574 104, Tel: 08258-231183
Email: dcfwlkarkala@yahoo.com
     

Aanejhari Butterfly Camp
   
Situated just 5km from the famous Kollur Mookambika Temple, this camp is the perfect place for watching butterflies. One can also enjoy nature trails, canopy walks and machan nightouts in the camp.

For more information, contact
Deputy Conservator of Forests,
Kudremukha Wildlife Division
Karkala 574 104
Tel: 08258-231183, Fax: 08258-231183
Email: dcfwlkarkala@yahoo.com
     

Muthodi Trogon Camp
   
Situated on the fringe of the Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary, 34km from Chikmagalur, this is a bird watcher’s paradise. One can also enjoy jungle safaris here apart from treks.

For more information, contact
Deputy Conservator of Forests,
Bhadra Wildlife Division
Chikmagalur 577 101
Tel: 08262-234904, Fax: 08262-230032
Email: dcfbhadra@yahoo.com
     

Castle Rock Adventure Camp
   
Situated on the Karnataka-Goa border, this camp is ideal for tourists seeking adventure experiences. The camp provides an adventure activity zone and includes mountain biking and treks to the Kuveshi Point and Doodhsagar Falls.

For more information, contact
Deputy Conservator of Forests,
Haliyal Division, Haliyal
Tel: 08284-220128, Fax: 08284-220365
Email: dcfhaliyal@gmail.com
     

Jogimatti Nature Camp
   
Situated on the foothills of the Jogimatti Reserve Forest in Chitradurga town, the camp provides the best way to experience the scrub forests of the plains. Apart from camping and bird watching, one can trek to the famous Chitradurga Fort and Jogimatti Peak.

For more information, contact
Deputy Conservator of Forests,
Chitradurga Division,
Chitradurga 577 501
Tel: 08194-230402
Fax: 08194-230402
Email: dcf.cta@gmail.com