Karnataka’s ‘this’ area to get jungle hotels by June 2024; Check details

When people are asked about their retirement plans, the most common responses are to buy a house on a remote lake or in forest. In other words, a location away from the daily grind! So now, people can definitely enjoy a stay in a forested area because jungle hotels are soon to be built in Kappatagudda, Karnataka.

In the forested areas of Kappatagudda, the Karnataka tourism authority is getting ready to open jungle lodges. This move comes after the area has developed into a popular tourist destination in the state, attracting an increasing number of local and foreign tourists.

Every year, this area turns lush and green after a lot of rain. If legends are to be believed, Kappatagudda is a popular tourist destination across the country, which is why the state government has initiated development initiatives in the region.

In keeping with this, plans call for the construction of additional hotel spaces. As a result, Karnataka Minister HK Patil officially introduced the project during a groundbreaking ceremony.

If everything goes as planned, Kappatagudda’s forest hotels ought to be operational by June 2024. Minister HK Patil says that Kappatagudda is similar to popular forest destinations like Bandipur, Nagarahole, or Dandeli and has a lot of tourism potential.

Regarding this, the Range Forest Officer of Kappatagudda, Veerendra Maribasannavar, revealed that as part of their continuous endeavors, the state tourism agency is building five or six hotels in the Mahalingpur area, each with two bedrooms and kitchens.

Further reports state that the area’s hiking facilities were recently introduced and were well-received. More information was given by Maribasannavar, who said that trekking in Kappatagudda’s interior forests had been allowed again after being temporarily halted due to bad weather.

In response to the surge in weekend visitors, paid parking has also been introduced in order to support other facilities and public safety officers.

Concerns were voiced by some about this new development because of the possibility of pollution from the construction. Tourist foot traffic may contribute to this pollution, particularly on weekends. Developments of this kind in such forested areas could completely destroy this place’s natural beauty.

The project, which spans 22,400 hectares over hills from Binkadakatti to Singatalur and covers an approximate distance of 64 km, also includes plans to construct an observation platform at Galigundbasanna and reinstate jungle safaris as a year-round attraction.

In addition, suggestions for a wildlife photography gallery that showcases Kappatagudda’s natural beauty have been made to the state government; thus far, these ideas have received positive feedback, and funding to carry out the development plans is expected.