Have you ever been to Karnataka? You surely should. For all the people who think it is a state of temples and beaches only, sorry to burst your bubble! The state is also home to some of the most adventurous wildlife sanctuaries and experiences. Gopinatham Mystery Trails is an amazing and unquestionably the most beautiful campsite for those who enjoy adventure and camping. Located in the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary, this place is a must-visit.
Gopinatham Mystery Trails: A Pretty Campsite
Gopinatham is a beautiful small village situated on the border of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Gopinatham Mystery Trails Camp is located in the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary and offers a view like no other. The camp has an adjoining waterbody, the Kaveri River, that simply adds to the beauty of the place. You can stay in a tented cottage, which offers amenities like sightseeing, wake up call service, housekeeping, parking, and a bathroom.
Their tented cottage package includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, trekking, jeep safari, indoor games, cycling, forest entry charges, and a kids’ play area. You will also be taken on a coracle ride, which is a very fun and amazing experience. Enjoy a soothing walk around the lake as you enjoy birdwatching. They also offer screenings of wildlife documentaries. You can also visit the famous Hogenakkal falls.
Hometown Of Bandit Veerappan
The Jeep safari is a huge attraction because, unlike other evergreen forests, this safari takes you through a dry deciduous forest. You will spot many birds like babblers, warblers, kingfishers, swifts, imperial pigeons, white naped tit, European bee eaters, and many more. There is also a memorial named after P Srinivas, a forest officer who was part of the team that captured Veerappan.
The Gopinatham Mystery Trails are part of government controlled jungle lodges and resorts. They offer camps, lodges, and resorts in many beautiful sites in Karnataka. Talking about the history of Gopinatham, the village was the birthplace of a known bandit, Veerappan. He killed thousands of people, elephants and was a smuggler of sandalwood. The hometown of this bandit is still known because of the history it beholds.
In 2004, after the death of the bandit, the Karnataka Forest Department opened some trekking trails in this forest area.
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Where: Gopinatham, karnataka
Time: Open 24 hours
For Bookings: 094808 85300
Price: ₹2,508
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