Old Magazine House
Joida Taluk, Londa-Dandeli Road
Near Dandeli - 581365.
Karnataka.
Phone : 94492-44567
Summary
An Unforgettable Stay with Nature and Adventure
The Old Magazine House is a haven for nature-enthusiasts and adventure-seekers alike. Alternatively, if peace and tranquillity is what you are looking for, the forest camp here is an ideal vacation destination for you. Conferred with the Certificate of Excellence by TripAdvisor, we are your best bet at getting close to nature and having a memorable time!
Immerse Yourself in the Melody of Birdsongs and Nature
Birdwatching seldom gets better than this –more than 200 species of birds that visit us over the course of a year and that’s not all! Wildlife havens like Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary and Anshi National Park are quite close by.Catch a glimpse of birds Like Malabar Grey Hornbill, the Malabar Pied Hornbill, Flycatchers and many more!
Popular Activities Offered at Old Magazine House
Experience Adventure of a New Kind in Kali River: You get great opportunities for adventure in the Kali River popular as the ultimate destination for white water rafting. Kayaking, Canoeing and Coracle Rides are options too. With qualified personnel and safety gear to protect you, rafting is going to be one adventure that will make you feel “alive.”
From Jungle Trekking to Mountain Biking – you have it all!: At Old Magazine House, you also get guided tours through the wild with all safety precautions taken. Jungle Safaris and nature walks that you take will be etched in your memory forever. OLD MAGAZINE HOUSE
Here’s a bit of interesting trivia: The Old Magazine House resort used to be an ammunition dump for storing dynamite nearly 20 years ago. Listen carefully… is it the click of a gun that you hear? Let your imagination run wild as you visualize military personnel carrying arms from a bygone era marching through the corridors at this rustic resort.
Accommodation Options Ideally Suited to Becoming One with Nature
With a mix of ethnic bamboo huts and dormitories, we cater to all travel budgets. It is an opportunity to stay amidst the sweet sounds of birds that see no end. It is the minimalist lifestyle in the wild that you get here. Of course, all basic comforts are taken care of. Campfires and barbeques are among the perks of choosing us.
Pamper Your Taste Buds with Eclectic Cuisine
The Old Magazine House offers a delectable buffet of primarily Sothern Indian food for vegetarians and non-vegetarians. Our skilled chefs are always willing to indulge your taste buds anytime as per your preferences with choices from Indian, International & Chinese cuisines.
The options for you are as under:
- Vegetarian Buffet
- Non-Vegetarian Buffet
- Fusion Buffet
- International Buffet
- Seafood Buffet
- Traditional Snacks
Best Season to visit Old Magazine House Resort
Depending on the purpose of your visit, Dandeli is suitable for travel all year round.
October to January: Dandeli is at its best during this period as the forest is lush green after the monsoon season. This is an ideal time for white water rafting.
February to May: The forest starts getting dry and trees start shedding leaves making wildlife sighting relatively easier. Rafting and water activities are available during this time.
June to September: This is the monsoon season at Dandeli, and since the place receives plenty of rainfall, it is ideal for nature lovers looking for a quiet time to unwind. For obvious reasons, rafting is best avoided during monsoons.
Sightseeing Galore in Ganeshgudi and Dandeli
Since Ganeshgudi is pretty close to great view points, natural formations, temples and historic structures, there’s plenty of scope for sightseeing in and around the Old Magazine House resort! Shivaji Fort, Supa Dam, and Syntheri Rock are just a few of them
Simply fill the Booking Form to get on your way for a fun-filled getaway at Old Magazine House !
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Price
| Price in ₹ ( INR ) | ||||
| Accomodation | Weekend | Weekday | ||
| Room | 3520.00 | 4130.00 | ||
| Dormitory | 2720.00 | 2720.00 | ||
| Package Includes : Accommodation, Buffet Lunch, Dinner & Breakfast, Coracle Ride,Hiking to Sunset Point, Bird Watching & Campfire. | ||||
Weekend Tariffs applicable for following period :
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Itinerary
| DAY - 1 | |
|---|---|
 01.00 PM |
Check in , Settle down and freshen up. |
| 01.30 PM - 02.30 PM |
Treat yourself to a sumptuous lunch at the Gol Ghar. |
| 04:00 PM - 04:15PM |
Gear up for a ride into the Park with tea/ coffee served at the Gol Ghar. |
| 04:30 PM - 06.30 PM |
Our naturalists take you on a Tracking or Bird watching in camp, showing & sharing their experiences and information about the jungle and all the animals that live there |
| 07:00 PM - 06.30 PM |
Vegetable Snacks & Soup at golghar |
| 07.30 PM - 08.30 PM |
Campfire |
| 08.30 PM - 09.30 PM |
Bask in the warmth of the campfire, while you dine in the Gol Ghar, exchanging tales of the jungle with the other guests and our staff. |
| DAY - 2 | |
|---|---|
| 06:00 AM - 06:15 AM |
Wake up Call |
| 06.45 AM - 07:00 AM |
Tea – Coffee at golghar |
| 07:00 AM - 08:30 AM |
Guided Nature Walk/Bird watching |
| 08.30 AM - 09:30 AM |
Breakfast at golghar |
| 09.30 AM - 10:15 AM |
Coracle ride boat at Kali river |
| 10:30 AM |
Room Check Out |
Note
- Tariffs are per person per night on twin-sharing basis.
- Transfers to & from our resorts are not included in the tariff.
- Single occupancy charge at 30% of the tariff per night.
- Tariff for Children (accompanying parents) between 5 and 12 years is 50%.
- Tariff May be changed without prior notice.
Things To Do
- Visit Syntheri Rock, the 300-feet monolithic granite structure in the Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary. The rock stands beside the beautiful River Kaneri.
- Visit Supa Dam about 25 kilometers away.
- Get close to wildlife again at Anshi National Park.
- Sykes Point is a popular sightseeing destination in the vicinity.
- Just about 22 kilometers away is the historic Shivaji Fort. This ancient fort is believed to have been built by the legendary Chatrapati Shivaji.
- At a distance of 25 kilometers is Kavala Caves. Test your stamina as you climb 375 steps to reach this destination. You will find naturally formed Shiva Lingam here.
- Visit the Sri Mallikarjuna Temple. It is believed that this temple came into existence somewhere in 12th century.
- If camping is your kind of thing, then don’t give Molangi a miss. The place is situated by the River Kali and is surrounded by huge rock formations.
How To Reach
Old Magazine House is located close to Supa Dam in Uttara Kannada District, Karnataka, in a place called Ganeshgudi. The place is near Karwar and Goa, one can reach from Goa or Bangalore.
From Goa by Road: Goa is about 480 kms distance, you can drive to Karwar from Goa and then reach Dandeli which is about 20 kms from the resort. Once you reach Dandeli, you can get pickup and drop to the Old Magazine House by hiring any taxi services in Dandeli.
From Bangalore by Road: The distance from Bangalore to Ganeshgudi is about 475 kilometers and will take you slightly more than 7 hours of travel via National Highway-4.
By Train from Bangalore: If you prefer comfortably travelling by train, take the Rani Chennamma Express and get down at Londa. From Londa, you will have to take up a taxi towards Old Magazine House. This distance is slightly less than 30 kilometers and will take you about 40 minutes at the most. You’re sure to love this journey through State Highway 34.
Flight from Bangalore: If you prefer travelling by flight then you can reach to nearest airport which is Hubli which is about 80 kms from Dandeli, you can reach Dandeli from Hubli by taxi and then reach Ganeshgudi to reach the resort.
Reviews
Average Ratings
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4.5
from Mumbai, India
Recommended
for Everyone
Posted Sept 10, 2014
We enjoyed very much our stay at Dandeli. The location and surroundings are perfect. We were also impressed with the way Govt. of Karnataka is taking measures to retain and maintain the forests of Dandeli.The food was good too. The activities were also timed well and the staff is also well trained. We also thought the karwar location is perfect and the activities there were fun too..!! Also the food was good.
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5.0
from Bangalore, India
Recommended
for Everyone
Posted Sept 10, 2014
Location, Ambience, Reception and Food are all pretty good. The greenery, weather & maintenance are all good. The Tribal Dance program was different and amazing. A pleasant stay for unwinding self.
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