If you’re after something a little more casual, The Eatery is a stylish alternative with an expansive deck and relaxed atmosphere that will have your guests basking in the ambience with a drink in hand. With floor to ceiling windows – it’s a space to impress. Work with our in-house stylists at The Big Group Creative to transform the modern spaces into the event you envision, or take the reins and create your own unique event.īe seen in your style in The Event Space with room for 500 guests, and the ability to add partitions and create smaller spaces. It was surreal to be by ourselves in the tranquil expanse of the reserve, in the lap of Kali nadi.There is no event too big for The Glasshouse where tall orders are not glossed over and the only limit is your imagination. They not only made it fascinating, but ensured our safety all the while. Later that morning, we went white-water rafting on the Kali River – an adrenaline rushing experience, well organised by the team of expert rafters from the camp. The mood at the camp was ebullient with the rare sighting of the Great Hornbill. Just as our house is for us, their tree is for them.Īfter a gratifying walk around Timber Yard, we returned to the camp for breakfast. They tend to return to the same tree hollow for future breeding as well. When the chicks grow too large for the mother to share the nest with them, she breaks out and rebuilds the wall, after which both parents feed the chicks. And the mother and chicks void excreta through the same slit. There is only a narrow aperture, just sufficient for the male to transfer food to the mother and chicks. The female incubates 2-3 white eggs in a tree hole, which is blocked with a cement-like substance made of mud, droppings and fruit pulp. During mating, both the genders become quite vocal. Great Hornbill, female ( Buceros bicornis)Īll four species of hornbills in Dandeli exhibit almost similar, fascinating breeding behaviour. Dutta, we first saw a crocodile basking in the afternoon sun. And this was the main objective of our visit too – to see all the four. Hornbills are one of the major attractions in Kali Tiger Reserve – of the 9 hornbill species found in India, 4 of them inhabit this reserve. It is home to a variety of flora and fauna, many of which are endemic to the Western Ghats. River Kali flows right through the reserve, playing a pivotal role in the ecosystem. Kali Tiger Reserve encompasses Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary and Anshi National Park. Later that afternoon, we set out on our first jeep safari into Kali Tiger Reserve. The friendly conversations with the staff, naturalists and fellow guests added more joy to each meal of our stay. We then headed to JLR’s trademark gol-ghar for lunch – as in their other properties, every item in the spread was delectable. The bounty of sightings in our maiden walk in the campus piqued our curiosity. Within minutes, we could spot the Brown-capped Pygmy Woodpecker, Grey Wagtail, Verditer Flycatcher female, Ashy Drongo, Brahminy Kite, Little Spiderhunter, Asian Green Bee-eater, Magpie Robin, minivets, sunbirds and bulbuls. After resting for a short while, we took a stroll around our tent. The sight of the beautiful Kali River flowing silently in our front yard, the lush green campus with old-growth trees, and the chirping of numerous birds instantly transported us to a magical realm. With a warm welcome from the camp staff, we were taken to our river-facing tent. We checked into Kali Adventure Camp on the second day of 2023. North Karnataka beckoned and we chose Kali Adventure Camp in Dandeli. Having earlier been to Jungle Lodges & Resorts in Bandipur, BR Hills, Kabini, and Bhadra, our natural choice for a new-year birding expedition was also them.
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