Jungle Lodges and Resorts near Mysore

Coorg is a natural paradise with a wealth of dense forests, misty valleys, mountains rising high into the sky and streams that wind through grasslands carpeted in greenery. It’s no surprise that the ‘Scotland of India’ is home to a delightful variety of wildlife that gambol along its emerald paths. For wildlife enthusiasts, the wildlife tours in Coorg will take you on an exciting journey into the rich fauna of the region.

Wildlife tours in Coorg are well-known for some of the rare wildlife habitats that can be found in the forest reserves. Sloth bears, elephants, gaurs, wild cats, tigers, sambars, spotted deer, lion-tailed macaques, Nilgiri langurs, barking deer, Malabar giant squirrels, and porcupines are some of the species that can be spotted during a jungle safari in the Coorg sanctuaries.

The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, which includes the Brahmagiri Sanctuary and the Nagarhole Parks, is Karnataka's largest biosphere center. Wildlife tours in Coorg are not only enjoyable but it's also a thrilling adventure for nature lovers, photographers, and people who enjoy spotting the indigenous animals that make Kodagu their home.

Immersing ourselves into wildlife can show us a different side of nature, one that is undomesticated by man and roams freely amidst lush beauty, away from the noise and pollution of urban settlements. To spot an animal in the wild requires a lot of patience and can be meditative in its own way, sharpening your sense of focus as you wait eagerly for a creature to saunter into view. Often when we go wildlife watching, we might not catch sight of any of the forest wildlife and this is part of the magic, motivating you to go back again and again.  

You might think wildlife tours in Mysore is limited to the magnificent Sri. Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, but there’s plenty to explore in and around the city that will keep your love for wildlife buzzing. It’s no surprise that wildlife is best found away from the city, in the quiet havens of towering trees, shrubs and open blue skies, so hop into your car and head to the beautiful Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary filled with vibrantly coloured species of birds or Nagarhole National Park where you can find different types of deer and the glorious Indian Tiger.  

Wildlife tours in Mysore aren’t complete without a stop at Sri. Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens which is one of the oldest zoos in India. Mysore’s iconic zoo is home to a variety of indigenous and exotic amphibians, reptiles, mammals and birds. The zoo was created from the King’s private menagerie and has completed over a 100 years of existence so dropping by its spectacular enclosures is a must.  

Whether you go on a short drive around the city or walk through its zoo, the wildlife tours in Mysore will give you a satisfying glimpse into the bounty of Karnataka’s wildlife.  

You never fully know the value of journeying to a place that's green, quiet and filled with sights that surprise you until you’ve done it. That’s Kabini for you – home  to an extensive variety of flora, fauna and picturesque backwaters, situated in Southern Karnataka. 

Wildlife tours in Kabini are immensely popular all year round given that it is the natural habitat of a spectacular variety of wildlife. Its star sightings include the majestic Bengal Tiger, the wondrous Asiatic Elephants, agile leopards, Malabar pied hornbills, spot bellied fishing owl, white-backed vultures, gaurs, mongoose, deer and countless other mammals and birds. 

The tourists and visitors here come to experience the splendour of wildlife tours in Kabini differently. Wildlife Photographers, researchers, bird lovers and even  those that have come to simply take in the awe-inspiring beauty by the backwaters, all equally value Kabini. 

Just 205 kms away from the bustle of Namma Bengaluru, Kabini beckons you. Pick a cozy local homestay or guesthouse, follow this list of wildlife tours in Kabini and reward yourself with the authentic Kabini experience! 

Sakleshpur is no different than every other hill station in the Western Ghats. It has the most lovely, scenic landscapes and a wide range of flora and fauna you can spot while on the treks or nature walks here. There isn’t an exclusive wildlife sanctuary here but thanks to the strategic location and the bounty of the Western Ghats, wildlife tours in Sakleshpur  are made possible. From the wildlife reserves in Kabini, Coorg, Ooty and Wayanad, the wildlife tours in Sakleshpur can include a visit to all these lovely, premier sanctuaries. Sakleshpur is home to tigers, deer, leopards, the Malabar giant squirrel, and many types of reptiles and a range of avian species.  

With the number of fertile, thick green forests and hills present in Sakleshpur, wildlife tours in Sakleshpur might not mean a visit to a declared sanctuary but a random yet frequent spotting of these beautiful mammals that find home here in these misty hills. If you’re a wildlife or nature enthusiast and want to explore the flora and fauna present here, you can pay a visit to the sanctuaries present here or even just embark and explore different mountain ranges here in Sakleshpur,  in the hopes of spotting some unique species of birds and mammals.