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Dhole's Den Bandipur

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9
Rated superb

Staff

9.3

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About this property

Nestled in nature, Dhole's Den Bandipur operates a 24-hour front desk and offers free Wi-Fi throughout the property. The property is situated in the buffer zone from the declared Tiger Reserve, the Mudumalai National Reserve. The nearest airport is the Kempegowda International Airport, which is 250 km from the property. The Mysore Junction Railway Station is 90 km, while Bandipur Forest Department Bus Station is 7 km.The property is 7 km from the Forest Reception Office The guests can enjoy view of the nearby hills from the rooms. They feature a balcony, work desk and a seating area. The attached bathroom is fitted with shower, free toiletries and hairdryer. Guests who enjoy reading can indulge at the library in Dhole's Den Bandipur. The tour desk at the hotel can be approached for sightseeing and travelling arrangements. Luggage storage and safety deposit box can be requested. The in-house restaurant serves Indian fare and room service, during the hours it is available, can be used for private dining.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Buffet

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
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1 futon bed
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2 single beds
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1 futon bed
1 extra-large double bed
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1 large double bed
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2 single beds
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
TOFTigers PUG certification
TOFTigers PUG certification

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Guests who stayed here loved

K
India India
“A lovely eco resort nestled in the Bandipur forest reserve. Owned and managed by a passionate for sustainable tourism couple.”
Chadha
India India
“Dhole's Den is a gem. We (4 people) stayed at the Garden mansion and it was very comfortable. The property is green and beautiful, with a small pond where one can opt for fishing. The staff is helpful and took us for various activities, like the...”
Usha
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location was perfect for a relaxing holiday . Peaceful surroundings except for the night prowlers either elephant or leopard outside the premises. Enough space walk and enjoy the birds within the property. Food was exceptionally good.Staff were...”
Linderot
Sweden Sweden
“We had three lovely days at Dhole´s. Nice staff, nice room and good food. Thank you for arranging the three safari tours. Absolutely fantastic hours in the jungle. We will be happy to get back to you. Sofia”
Rajesh
South Africa South Africa
“The personal touch of the Owner Karthik. The rooms are large and comfortable. The food was just amazing. Staff very friendly and helpful. Awesome how Karthik made a plan to drop us off”
Una
Ireland Ireland
“I felt welcome the minute I walked in the door, a very special place to stay. It felt very appropriate to be staying in this reserve with true animal lovers. Very fond memories of my safari and nature walk. Also - top class ingredients and home...”
Liji
India India
“Very nice and homely. Staff is very friendly. Good variety for all the meals.”
Akhil
India India
“Calm and peaceful stay. We spotted leopards,, elephants, and deers from here.”
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This place is special. Beautiful, tranquil and relaxed. The setting is perfect. Beautiful views from the verandas. Everywhere and always the sight and sounds of birds and animals. From our veranda we saw spotted deer, mongoose, eagles, turtle,...”
Maggi
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A great place to stay for a safari tour. And hugely enjoyed our nature tour with Girish the first afternoon, who is very knowledgable. Sensational meals - plenty of choice - and most of the vegetables home-grown. A very friendly atmosphere; ...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Karthik Davey

Company review score: 9.3Based on 56 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Ingrid is a Banker by profession while Karthik is a tour operator organising private tours for Europeans into India. It’s his dream to work from almost anywhere on earth that gave birth to the idea of Dhole’s Den. Ingrid loves to paint what she sees or photographs. There are many paintings of her adorning the walls of all the rooms in the lodge. Karthik enjoys travel, photography, wine and cheese and movies. But his greatest love is his hounds who occupy prime place in his day.

Property information

Dhole’s Den, Bandipur is the residence of Karthik and Ingrid Davey who are ardent dog lovers and share a passion for the outdoors. Dhole’s Den is dedicated to all that is dog, and to start with, the Dhole, the Asiatic Wild Dog, who we feel is one of the most fascinating hunters in the Indian jungle, with a complex and unique social hierarchy. At Dhole’s Den, it is our endeavour to emphasise the importance and the beauty of this animal which wrongly stands in the shadow of bigger animals like the tiger, leopard or elephant and win support for the conservation of the jungle in Bandipur with the Dhole as its mascot.

Neighbourhood information

Our homestay is in the vicinity of small villages bordering the Bandipur Tiger Reserve. Nevertheless, the wild animals of the park are close enough to be even heard. Be it the sloth bear with its cubs at night or elephants and wild boar, the roar of the tiger or the growl of a leopard, none are ever too far away.

Languages spoken

German,English,Gujarati,Hindi,Kannada,Odia,Tamil

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Chinese • Indian • Local
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian

House rules

Dhole's Den Bandipur takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 13:00 to 21:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of Rs. 2,000 is required on arrival. That's about US$22. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 5 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
6 - 9 years
Extra bed upon request
Rs. 3,000 per child, per night
10+ years
Extra bed upon request
Rs. 6,000 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The property accommodates children of all ages but has a travel advisory for parents with children below 6 years of age. We do not advise bringing children below 6 years as there is no access to medical facilities and we are located 30 km from the nearest town. So bringing children below 6 years is purely at the discretion of the parents.

Please note the first night of the booking will be charged as prepayment.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Dhole's Den Bandipur in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

A damage deposit of Rs. 2,000 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.