Experience living on a coffee estate near the jungles of Nagarhole National Park and Tiger Reserve in Karnataka. Approx. 250kms from Bangalore, Machaan Wilderness Lodge at Nagarhole promises to offer you a rustic and unique experience amidst nature. The Wilderness Lodge at Nagarahole offers a unique wildlife tourism experience to all wildlife enthusiasts. This Jungle retreat is ideal for the natur
e lover, nestled in the western ghats within a coffee estate in South Coorg. It is barely 15mins away from the Rajiv Gandhi National Park & Tiger Reserve making it ideal for your Tiger Safari. With abundant fresh air and endless amount of things to do in the great outdoors, we welcome you to come to join us on an adventure. A Wilderness Lodge would not be complete without Cabins, which are ideal for families who want to stay close to each other and at the same time enjoy their own privacy. Cabins are non-ac & have been built with a minimal carbon footprint so as to reduce stressing the surroundings. Each cabin is private with a separate entrance and all modern amenities. Nestled within the coffee estate the cabins offer majestic views of the surrounding flora and fauna. Each Cabin also has its own private sit out for you to enjoy a lazy afternoon gazing at the natural beauty that surrounds it while enjoying the abundant fresh air over a hot cup of coffee. In other words a simple Jungle retreat you can relax in.
‘Vana’ - The in-house restaurant serves local Coorgi / Kodava Cuisine. Though the Kodava cuisine is predominantly non-vegetarian, there are plenty of vegetarian options available for the veggies. The ‘Main Lounge’ is a place to relax and unwind after a hard day of walking around the estate. It’s equipped with an indoor fireplace, and one can request Mr. Pradeep to start up a fire for you to spend a memorable evening at this lounge. Bonfire: Should you so desire, we can organize an open-air bonfire for you and your friends. Along with a barbecue serving succulent kababs with tangy sauces (friendly for vegetarians too) to keep the conversation going, experience the wild side of Machaan. Be assured of an endless amount of things to do in the great outdoors. This Jungle getaway is ideal for the nature lover with abundant things to do in the great outdoors the no.1 attraction being its proximity to the forest (Rajiv Gandhi National Park, Nagarahole). Hence it is the best possible base for your Tiger Safari Adventure into Nagarahole National Park & Tiger Reserve
A waterfall visit to Iruppu Falls barely 20mins away from the Wilderness Lodge. A short trek and you reach a lovely scenic spot where one can dip their feet and spend a memorable afternoon, we provide packed lunch for this excursion. The Lodge is also a haven for birdwatchers and we encourage all our guests to try an early morning or early evening trek into the lush 30-acre coffee estate. A visit to the water body within the estate is bound to reward you and your children with a book full of memories. The water body is frequented by Cormorants, Indian Darters, Bee Eaters, Bullfrogs, and many more similar species of exotic birds and amphibians. We can help you create a detailed itinerary to enjoy and experience every aspect of this region.
