Arrive, lunch, camp evening
- Check in from 12:00 PM and freshen up
- Homestyle lunch
- Cycling, archery or a short walk around the property
- Campfire and dinner
Homestay · Bamanagi · Near safari
Jungle Nest Dandeli
Bamanagi · about 11 km from Dandeli · ~1 km from safari · from about Rs 2000
Amenities
- Complimentary Breakfast
- Free Parking
- Wi-Fi
- Pets Allowed
- Campfire
- Play Area
- Pick and Drop
- Suitable for Events
- Fireplace
About this stay
Jungle Nest Dandeli is a forest-edge homestay at Bamanagi — about 11 km from Dandeli and roughly 1 km from the tiger reserve safari belt. Guests pick it for thatched cottages, tent options, homemade food and quiet birding.
On the property you get tent stay, cottages, commando stay, cycling, archery and firecamp. Rafting and jungle safari are extras. Sightseeing toward Magod, Syntheri, Kavala, Sykes Point, Supa Dam and similar spots is easy to add with a cab. Loud music is restricted near the reserve.
The listed average is about Rs 2000 per person / night — confirm tent vs cottage vs commando rates on WhatsApp. Weekends and holidays can differ.
How to reach
- From Dandeli bus stand: about 11 km by cab toward Bamanagi / Jungle Nest.
- From Alnavar or Dharwad: share your train time and we will suggest a pickup.
- Self-drive: pin “Jungle Nest Bamanagi Dandeli”; the last stretch is a village / forest road.
Package details
1-night / 2-day stay with homestyle meals and property activities. Rafting, safari and sightseeing cabs are extra. Confirm inclusions on WhatsApp.
Included
- Stay in the selected tent, cottage or commando tent (2 days / 1 night on the 1-night plan)
- Homestyle meals — complimentary breakfast listed; lunch and dinner on the package (confirm on WhatsApp)
- Cycling and archery on / near the property
- Campfire / firecamp (weather permitting)
- Free parking
- Wi-Fi where available
- Pick and drop support on request (payable / confirm)
Not included
- White-water rafting on the Kali (payable; confirm slots)
- Jungle safari tickets at the forest counter (about Rs 400 per head as commonly listed)
- Sightseeing cabs for Magod, Syntheri, Kavala, Sykes Point, Supa Dam and similar spots
- Airport / railway / bus-stand transfers unless arranged
- Extra mattress or extra person beyond room occupancy
- Soft drinks, bottled water and snacks
- Tips and personal expenses
- Any activity not listed as included
Itinerary
Pick a stay length. Room prices below are per person for that plan (from the listed average — confirm on WhatsApp).
2 days · Jungle Nest homestay plan with meals and property activities
Birding, breakfast, checkout
- Early birding / forest views near the tiger reserve belt
- Breakfast
- Optional safari or sightseeing (payable)
- Checkout by 11:00 AM
3 days · extra morning for safari without rushing the settle-in day
Arrive, lunch, camp evening
- Check in from 12:00 PM
- Lunch, then cycle or archery
- Campfire and dinner
Safari or rafting day
- Optional jungle safari (about 1 km from the reserve belt; payable extra)
- Or rafting on the Kali (payable extra)
- Back for lunch and a second campfire
Breakfast and checkout
- Breakfast
- Checkout by 11:00 AM (bag hold on request)
4 days · room for rafting, safari and a rest day
Arrive, settle, camp evening
- Check in from 12:00 PM
- Lunch and property time
- Campfire and dinner
Rafting day
- White-water rafting on the Kali (payable extra)
- Lunch and rest at the stay
- Archery or cycling
Safari or sightseeing
- Jungle safari (payable extra)
- Or Magod / Syntheri / Kavala / Sykes Point with a cab (payable)
- Campfire and dinner back at the nest
Checkout buffer
- Breakfast
- Checkout by 11:00 AM
To-do list
A short checklist so the stay and add-on activities actually happen.
Before you leave
- Carry a government photo ID (Aadhaar / passport / driving licence). PAN alone is not enough.
- Pack light cottons, trekking sandals and a raincoat in monsoon.
- Share train or bus arrival time if you need a pickup toward Bamanagi.
- Tell us meal preference, veg or non-veg, and any allergies on WhatsApp.
- Confirm the latest per-person rate for tent vs cottage vs commando before you pay.
On arrival
- Check in from 12:00 PM. Early check-in depends on the previous guest.
- Settle in, then lunch and a short cycle or archery if you want it.
- Confirm any safari or rafting slot with us the same evening.
Before checkout
- Early birding / forest walk if you want it before breakfast.
- Checkout is 11:00 AM (bag hold on request after a morning outing).
- Settle extras (safari, rafting, sightseeing cabs) at the desk, not only on WhatsApp.
Choose your room
Prices are per person from the listed average of about Rs 2000. Tap a card to select it. Confirm the exact tent / cottage / commando rate on WhatsApp before you pay.
Tent Stay
- Forest camp
- Meals
- Campfire
₹2,500
₹2,000
per person
- Food included
- Homestyle meals with complimentary breakfast; lunch and dinner on the package (veg / non-veg — confirm on WhatsApp)
- Food menu
- Home-cooked meals — confirm the day’s breakfast, lunch and dinner menu on WhatsApp before you arrive.
- Activities included
- Cycling, archery, campfire / firecamp, birding and forest walks near the property
- Extra activities (payable)
- White-water rafting, jungle safari (~Rs 400 per head as commonly listed), Magod / Syntheri / Kavala / Sykes Point / Supa Dam cabs
Commando Tent Stay
- Forest edge
- Meals
- Activities
₹2,600
₹2,000
per person
- Food included
- Homestyle meals with complimentary breakfast; lunch and dinner on the package (veg / non-veg — confirm on WhatsApp)
- Food menu
- Home-cooked meals — confirm the day’s breakfast, lunch and dinner menu on WhatsApp before you arrive.
- Activities included
- Cycling, archery, campfire / firecamp, birding and forest walks near the property
- Extra activities (payable)
- White-water rafting, jungle safari (~Rs 400 per head as commonly listed), Magod / Syntheri / Kavala / Sykes Point / Supa Dam cabs
Cottage Stay
- Cottage
- Meals
- Birding
₹2,800
₹2,000
per person
- Food included
- Homestyle meals with complimentary breakfast; lunch and dinner on the package (veg / non-veg — confirm on WhatsApp)
- Food menu
- Home-cooked meals — confirm the day’s breakfast, lunch and dinner menu on WhatsApp before you arrive.
- Activities included
- Cycling, archery, campfire / firecamp, birding and forest walks near the property
- Extra activities (payable)
- White-water rafting, jungle safari (~Rs 400 per head as commonly listed), Magod / Syntheri / Kavala / Sykes Point / Supa Dam cabs
Ratings and reviews
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Rahul S. · Guest review · 4/5
Quiet thatched cottages with forest birding. Close to the safari gate — confirm the current package on WhatsApp.
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Anitha M. · Guest review · 4/5
Homestyle food and a simple campfire evening. Tent and cottage options for different budgets.
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Vivek P. · Guest review · 3/5
About 11 km from town — cab pickup helped. Rates vary by room type; ask before you book.
Stay policies
- Check-in
- 12:00 PM
- Check-out
- 11:00 AM
- Minimum stay
- 1 night
- ID
- Any government photo ID. PAN card is not accepted as the only ID.
- Meals
- Homestyle meals with complimentary breakfast. Confirm lunch/dinner and allergies on WhatsApp.
- Pets
- Pets allowed — confirm before you arrive.
- Advance
- Typically 40% to confirm; balance at check-in. Confirm on WhatsApp.
- Cancellation
- Strict rules may apply. See our refund policy and confirm the cutoff on WhatsApp before you pay.
What’s nearby
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Bamanagi
On property belt
Jungle Nest is listed at Bamanagi village — about 11 km from Dandeli town.
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Dandeli Tiger Reserve safari
About 1 km
Safari tickets are sold at the forest counter; loud music is restricted near the reserve.
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Dandeli town / bus stand
About 11 km
Share your arrival time if you need a pickup.
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Moulangi / Kali river belt
Day trip
Easy add-on with a local driver.
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Syntheri / Magod / Sykes Point
Day trip
Allow a half day and a cab (payable).
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Supa Dam / Kavala Caves
Day trip
Popular sightseeing stops from the Bamanagi belt.