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Karnataka is an ancient land with a history of over 1,500 years. Here, you can delve into centuries old architectural marvels, walk through famed monuments, get mesmerized by imposing world heritage structures, explore ancient rock-cut caves, experience breathtaking natural beauty, listen to spiritual chants, wake up to the smell of freshly brewed coffee with wildlife surrounding you or feel the tranquillity of endless beaches.
Everything in Karnataka is an intense experience. Enjoy the diversity and rich heritage of Karnataka.
Welcome to www.karnatakaholidays.net, a refreshing new brand from the Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC). Be it Heritage, Nature, Wildlife, Beaches or Culture, there is something for everyone and this is where you can find it. All conveniently categorized for you. Choose from Tour and Hotel packages and find the one that suits you best. Our facilities and services across Karnataka have been crafted to make your stay a most comfortable and joyous one.
Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC) is the largest Tour Operator in Karnataka. Journeying across Karnataka using KSTDC facilities and services is a traveller’s delight. Find hotels or restaurants at exotic locales others can seldom even think of offering. If it is taxis, then you can simply drive through Karnataka starting from the Airport itself. To put it succinctly, KSTDC gives what tourists to India’s finest tourism destination expect.
As we would say in vernacular, “Swagatha, Suswagatha” or Welcome, Warm Welcome!
Background
Jungle Lodges and Resorts Ltd., was born in 1980 as an effort to promote wildlife destinations in Karnataka. Today with twelve properties, JLR is the leading chain of resorts offering wildlife, eco and adventure tourism in India giving visitors a unique and natural experience. Our Kabini River Lodge, Karapura was rated by Tatler’s Travel Guide as one of the top wildlife resorts in the world (1995). JLR was also named “The Best Eco-Tourism Organisation” by the Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India (1997-98). In 2008 CNBC-AWAAZ adjudged Kabini River Lodge as the site with the “Best Eco-tourism Practices”.
Jungle Lodges and Resorts Ltd., started as a Private Limited Company in the joint sector between the Government of Karnataka and M/s. Tiger Tops (I) Pvt. Ltd., with the management control vested with the private partner. M/s. Tiger Tops India Pvt. Ltd. withdrew their participation completely in the year 1987 by selling all their shares to the Government of Karnataka. Since then, JLR is fully owned by the Government of Karnataka.
The objective
The Company promotes Eco-tourism, wildlife tourism, adventure tourism and various outdoor activities like trekking, camping, white water rafting, fishing etc., that are non consumptive components of eco-tourism and in general help in environment conservation.
The Establishment
Spread over 12 resorts, there are 167 twin sharing accommodations varying from tents to rooms to independent cottages. Besides, there are 4 resorts operated on management contract.
JLR Properties Activities Nature activities - Wildlife safari, Nature trails, Bird-watching, Treks, Dolphin watching
Angling - Angling for the sport fish - Mahseer in the Cauvery
Adventure activities - Whitewater rafting, Canoeing, Parasailing, Snorkeling, Kayaking
Health - Ayurveda
