Deccan Safari Lodge

Deccan Safari Lodge Deccan Safari Lodge is an eco tourism project to host nature enthusiasts with the warmth of home. It is created with the Deccan Conservation Foundation.

Deccan safari Lodge is an eco tourism initiative for conservation of nature by involving local communities in wildlife tourism. Nestled in the Deccan Plateau of North Karnataka, this homestay in Hagedal, is a unique camp. The aim of the camp is to host wildlife, nature, cultural and food enthusiasts with the warmth of home along with delicious meals. Our camp is located in the backyard of the Roy

alty of Gajendragad. The camp has a teaming activity of wildlife. Our camp is a small, quaint property with birds chirping among the tamarind, mango and neem trees nearby. The common areas of the camp are some of the best sit outs you will witness. All you need to do is step out in the verandah in the mornings with a hot cup of chai and watch birds indulge in their daily chores. Meals are served under a shade of a tamarind tree where one can have engaging conversations with the Royal Family and our local folks. Each meal is tastefully tailored to give you insights into the indigenous cuisine of the deccan. Evenings at camp are splendid. As the starlings roost, you can surely have a memorable evening. The camp is ideally located to visit a diverse set of landscapes for wildlife viewing. Few minutes to half an hour's drive and you will be at some of the most unique wildlife viewing areas. The trails and drives are planned to give you the best wildlife sightings, cultural experiences. Our team at the camp aims to document and conserve the wildlife of the park. We believe that customer satisfaction is of utmost importance and that clients need to benefit for every penny paid. This camp employs individuals that are dedicated towards their respective roles and put in a lot of effort to make sure you have a memorable journey to the park.

Blackbuck of the black cotton soil! 📸
26/11/2023

Blackbuck of the black cotton soil!
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Wolf of the Black Cotton Soil! Here is a beautiful Indian Wolf from the black cotton soil of Deccan. 📸 ...
17/11/2023

Wolf of the Black Cotton Soil!
Here is a beautiful Indian Wolf from the black cotton soil of Deccan.
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Out Initiative:We work closely with Deccan Conservation Foundation (DCF). DCF’s long term goal is to revive the natural ...
16/11/2023

Out Initiative:

We work closely with Deccan Conservation Foundation (DCF). DCF’s long term goal is to revive the natural world in Koppal, help save threatened species  and re-wild our degraded, human dominated, isolated, non protected and fragmented wild spaces. We believe if ecosystems are preserved in their natural state, with minimum human disturbances, species will revive, flora and fauna will regenerate and ecosystems will flourish in  the biodiversity of the Deccan. DCF is led by Indrajeet Ghorpade, Hailing from the illustrious Ghorpade family. A MARHATTA WARRIOR CLAN settled in the Deccan for over 700 years. The Gajendragad branch is one of many branches of Ghorpades’, from where his roots are and the deep and passionate love for nature, wildlife and the natural world began. Having been brought up and living in the long shadows cast by tall and respected Gurus, he was fortunate to learn from the best. Witnessing first hand the drastic decline and vanishing wildlife, we initiated DCF in 2016, to address issues and concerns, sensitize stakeholders. And spread the message of the need to conserve, preserve and protect the last wild spaces, in a human dominated, isolated, fragmented and degraded Deccan. 

Deccan Safari LodgeDeccan Safari Lodge is an eco tourism initiative for conservation of nature by involving local commun...
15/11/2023

Deccan Safari Lodge
Deccan Safari Lodge is an eco tourism initiative for conservation of nature by involving local communities in wildlife tourism. Nestled in the Deccan Plateau of North Karnataka, this homestay in Hagedal, is a unique camp. Created by the Deccan Conservation Foundation. The aim of the camp is to host wildlife, nature, cultural and food enthusiasts with the warmth of home along with delicious meals. Our camp is located  in the backyard of the Royalty of Gajendragad. The camp has a teaming activity of wildlife. Our camp is a small, quaint property with birds chirping among the tamarind, mango and neem trees nearby. The common areas of the camp are some of the best sit outs you will witness. All you need to do is step out in the verandah in the mornings with a hot cup of chai and watch birds indulge in their daily chores. Meals are served under a shade of a tamarind tree where one can have engaging conversations with the Royal Family and our local folks. Each meal is tastefully tailored to give you insights into the indigenous cuisine of the deccan. Evenings at camp are splendid. As the starlings roost, you can surely have a memorable evening. The camp is ideally located to visit a diverse set of landscapes for wildlife viewing. A few minutes to half an hour's drive and you will be at some of the most unique wildlife viewing areas. The trails and drives are planned to give you the best wildlife sightings and cultural experiences. Our team at the camp aims to document and conserve the biodiversity and wildlife of the park. We believe that customer satisfaction is of utmost importance and that clients need to benefit from every penny paid. This camp employs individuals that are dedicated towards their respective roles and put in a lot of effort to make sure you have a memorable journey to the park.

The Deccan!The Deccan is the oldest geological formation of the Indian subcontinent, with many endemic species, some fou...
14/11/2023

The Deccan!

The Deccan is the oldest geological formation of the Indian subcontinent, with many endemic species, some found nowhere else on the planet. The Deccan Plateau in Southern India is located between the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats making this a unique landscape. Deccan is one of India’s hidden secrets, a lost paradise. A gem of India that few tourists tend to reach, yet is hugely rewarding if you can fit it into your India travel plan. North Karnataka's history and culture date back to prehistoric times. The landscape is blessed with ancient cities, like the monuments of Hampi, home to the Vijayanagar Kingdom. Badami, the workshop of temple architecture. Bijapur with its history of Deccan Sultabates. Prehistoric sites in North Karnataka include stone age relics in Koppal district with rock paintings, including figures of wild animals. The paintings are done in such a way that the walls of caves are not facing northwest, so the northwest monsoon does not affect them. These rock shelters are found at Hire Benakal, near Gangavati in the Koppal district. Burial chambers using granite slabs (known as Dolmens) are found here. 
The rich deccan in our region is a diverse landscape. It comprises some rich grasslands, rocky outcrops, vast open plains, plateaus, farmlands and the Tungabhadra ravine ecosystems traversing through them all. This region is home to grasslands known as Yeri, with its endless plains of black cotton soil. Apart from the black soil, Koppal has another unique landscape of red soil, called Masari by the locals. Masari is dotted with rocky outcrops, like pimples and these are used as hideouts and dens by most of the carnivores. The river Tungabhadra that flows in the South, alongside the remains of the Vijayanagara empire, is home to otters and crocodiles.
In this densely populated landscape, wildlife share a complicated existence with people. It has a diverse array of carnivores such as leopards, wolves, striped hyenas, sloth bears, small cats, and mongooses that prey on various animals from large herbivores like blackbucks, chinkaras, and wild pigs to smaller creatures like rodents, birds, lizards, and termites.

Meet the Team- Indrajeet Ghorpade, FounderWe work closely with the DCF (.foundation ). DCF is led by , Hailing from the...
13/11/2023

Meet the Team- Indrajeet Ghorpade, Founder
We work closely with the DCF (.foundation ). DCF is led by , Hailing from the illustrious Ghorpade family. A MARHATTA WARRIOR CLAN settled in the Deccan for over 700 years. The Gajendragad branch is one of many branches of Ghorpades’, from where his roots are and the deep and passionate love for nature, wildlife and the natural world began. Having been brought up and living in the long shadows cast by tall and respected Gurus, he was fortunate to learn from the best. Witnessing first hand the drastic decline and vanishing wildlife, he initiated DCF in 2016, to address issues and concerns, sensitize stakeholders.

Meet the Team- Sushil Chikane, Founder is an avid traveller and a photo artist based out of Pune. He has traversed India...
13/11/2023

Meet the Team- Sushil Chikane, Founder
is an avid traveller and a photo artist based out of Pune. He has traversed India extensively and there’s nothing he loves doing more. His passion for what he does translates into every one of his travels, ensuring every client experiences  and makes the most out of their travel with him.
With a cumulative experience of 20 years in the field in association with an array of organisations, In the course of his travels and having mastered biodiversity, he has had the privilege to observe some very fascinating and rare creatures that inhabit the wildernesses. Additionally, his unique ability to compose images of wildlife in an artistic manner, gives them a unique feel and can be interpreted in a myriad ways.

Sushil garners a deep love for India and a talent to be able to tell stories through his photographs.

Deccan Safari Lodge!This Diwali we are happy to announce the launch of our new homestay in the Deccan plateau of North K...
12/11/2023

Deccan Safari Lodge!
This Diwali we are happy to announce the launch of our new homestay in the Deccan plateau of North Karnataka! Deccan Safari Lodge is an eco tourism project to host wildlife and nature enthusiasts with the warmth of home along with delicious meals.
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B 303, 27th Avenue, 2/3 BR Pragmatic Homes, Survey Number 27, NH48, Taluka Mulshi, Near CNG Petrol Pump, Bavdhan Bk
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