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Old Magazine House

Karnataka  >  India

Birdwatching lodge that attracts an exceptional concentration of birds at close range.

Aggiunto* da Dave Williams
Ultimo aggiornamento 5 gennaio 2026

Descrizione

Old Magazine House is a famous birdwatching lodge in southern India, located in the forested hills of Ganeshgudi, Karnataka. It is regarded as a birdwatching hotspot because the feeders, water drips, and dense woodland around the lodge attract an exceptional concentration of birds at close range. The lodge lies on the Londa–Dandeli Road, surrounded by dense reserve forest, which gives it its secluded, wildlife‑rich atmosphere. It sits at roughly 1,800 feet above sea level and is part of a government‑owned forest zone, which keeps the surroundings quiet and undisturbed.

Birds you can observe around the lodge include Brown-cheeked Fulvetta, Dark-fronted Babbler, Yellow-browed Bulbul, Blyth's Reed Warbler, Grey-fronted Green-Pigeon, Indian Yellow Tit, Rusty-tailed Flycatcher, Little Spiderhunter, Flame-throated Bulbul, Blue-capped Rock-Thrush and Malabar Trogon.

Between October and March, migrating birds arrive to the lodge and chances of spotting different species increase dramatically. However, the resident species of birds can be spotted around the year.

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Accesso

Old Magazine House is situated in Ganeshgudi, a forested area near Dandeli in the Western Ghats of Karnataka. The area can be reached by flight, bus, or train to Hubli, which is the nearest major transport hub. From Hubli, the lodge is a drive of just over 85 km through forested roads leading toward Ganeshgudi. Travellers coming from Goa, Belagavi, or Dharwad typically approach via Londa, then continue along the Londa–Dandeli Road until they reach the forest entrance. Because the lodge is inside reserve forest, the final stretch is quiet and scenic, with the road narrowing as you approach the camp.

Guests stay in basic but atmospheric forest lodges. The focus is on clean, functional rooms with natural materials, open verandas, and close proximity to the birding area rather than on amenities. See the link to the website below for more info.

Terreno e habitat

Foresta

Caratteristiche dell’area

Collinoso

Percorso ad anello

Si

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Può essere utile

Buona stagione per il BW

Tutto l'anno

Miglior periodo per visitare

Inverno

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Strada sterrata

Grado di difficoltà del percorso a piedi

Difficoltà media

Modalità di accesso

Macchina , A piedi

Capanno/torretta di osservazione

Si

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