A Fun Day Out at the Lakeside Camp!

The crowded city of Bangalore is a concrete jungle with only a few oases of greenery. But did you know there’s a perfect spot for camping out just 66km away from the city? In the quaint town of Sathnur, the Lakeside Camp gives you the best way to experience the outdoors, with a day under the sunshine, amidst the trees. 

The sprawling farmland is bursting with jamun, neem, jacaranda, cassia and a variety of ficus and fruiting trees. Its backyard looks onto a glistening lake and visitors love kayaking across its blue waters or simply sitting at its side, sipping on a hot cup of tea. Here, under nature’s eye, the camp gives you the chance to read a book under the trees, scribble your happy thoughts down as you enjoy the serenity, relish local food, play the guitar or enjoy the simple pleasure of doing nothing as you watch the clouds go by. 

Bring your furry friends along to run around the open spaces, this pet-friendly camp gives your dogs a great place to run around and play fetch.  You can also bring your cricket bats, badminton rackets, or frisbee and get competitive in the outdoors.  Around the camp, there are lovely winding routes that take you through wooded lanes and thickets of foliage. You can ask the camp beforehand if they’ll organize a trek or a cycling trip for you so you can spend your day exploring the countryside. 

If you’re a nature lover, the camp has over 100 species of insects (documented), critters and bird life that you will love studying. You can ask your hosts about the wildlife and conservation situation in the area so you can learn more about the flora and fauna that flocks to this region. As the camp is close to the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary, elephants, leopards, and civet cats among other species frequent the area.

Feel like taking a souvenir back from your day in the sun? The camp makes its own organic products using only fresh produce so take your pick from tangy sweet jams, chutney powders or oils and buy the ones you love! 

Make your way to this little paradise on the outskirts of the city and have a day to cherish for a lifetime.