JUNGLE LODGES AND RESORTS LIMITED

What JUNGLE LODGES AND RESORTS LIMITED does

Jungle Lodges and Resorts Limited (JLR) is a Government of Karnataka undertaking, established as a joint venture between the state's Tourism Department and Forest Department to operate eco-tourism resorts within Karnataka's protected forest reserves. The company is headquartered at Tourism House on St. Marks Road, Bangalore, and operates a portfolio of nine wholly-owned properties including Kabini River Lodge (flagship, Nagarahole National Park), Bandipur Safari Lodge, Bheemeshwari Adventure & Nature Camp, Bannerghatta Nature Camp, Dubare Elephant Camp, Galibore Nature Camp, Hampi Heritage & Wilderness Resort, K Gudi Wilderness Camp, and River Tern Lodge. Accommodation at Kabini spans dormitory beds, standard rooms, cottages, tented cottages, and premium Maharaja and Viceroy bungalows, with a stated capacity of 75 guests and an explicitly eco-friendly no-A/C, no-TV design.

The company sells primarily through a General Sales Agent (GSA) arrangement with Skyway International Travels (a Vagjiani Group company), which operates branch offices across India (Mysore, Bangalore, Madikeri, Mangalore, Hyderabad) and France, and is IATA Accredited and recognised by India's Ministry of Tourism. Revenue streams include accommodation, separately charged jeep and canter safaris and coracle rides, food and beverage (communal dining at the Gol Ghar), and venue hire for corporate meetings and seminars at the Viceroy's Bungalow and Gol Ghar. End customers include domestic and international nature/wildlife tourists, corporate groups, and inbound FITs sourced primarily from Skyway's distribution network. The company has no proprietary technology platform, no API, no AI capabilities, no mobile app, and no disclosed funding; it operates with approximately 37 employees and is not publicly listed. Kabini River Lodge has been rated by British Tatter's Travel Guide as one of the top 5 wildlife resorts globally.

Name

JUNGLE LODGES AND RESORTS LIMITED

Legal name

Jungle Lodges and Resorts Limited

Website

https://kabiniriverlodge.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Jungle Lodges and Resorts Limited is a Government of Karnataka joint venture operating nine eco-tourism lodges across the state's national parks, led by Kabini River Lodge, serving domestic and international wildlife tourists via GSA partner Skyway International Travels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Eco-Tourism Lodge and Wildlife Resort Operations

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Rainforest & Jungle Lodges (THAAAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Safari Camps & Tented Lodges (THAGAOAF), River & Wetland Lodges (Delta/Okavango-style) (THAGAIAG), Wilderness & Backcountry Lodges (Remote/Off-Grid) (THAGAIAB), Safari & Wilderness Luxury Resorts (THAGACAD)

Keywords

• Eco-tourism lodges
• Wildlife safari resorts
• National park accommodation
• Tiger reserve hospitality
• Nature camp stays

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangalore

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Accommodation Services: Jungle Lodges and Resorts generates primary revenue from overnight stays across its portfolio of eco-tourism properties. Accommodations range from dormitory beds to premium Maharaja Bungalows, with room rates varying by accommodation type.
2. Safari and Activity Fees: Revenue is generated from wildlife safari activities (jeep and canter safaris) and coracle rides on the Kabini River. These are charged separately and form part of the guest experience revenue stream.
3. Food and Beverage: Buffet meals (Indian and Continental cuisine) are included in or offered alongside accommodation packages. The communal dining area called the Gol Ghar overlooks the Kabini River and provides an additional revenue stream from meal services.
4. Event and Conference Hire: The Viceroy's Bungalow and Gol Ghar venues are rented out for board meetings, seminars, and training programmes for up to 30 persons, generating venue hire revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Jungle Lodges and Resorts Limited operates government-backed eco-tourism lodges across Karnataka's national parks and tiger reserves, with Kabini River Lodge at Nagarahole National Park as its flagship property. It sells overnight stays in colonial-style rooms, cottages, tented cottages, dormitory beds and premium bungalows (capacity up to 75 persons), wildlife safaris by jeep and canter, coracle rides on the Kabini River, buffet meals at the Gol Ghar, and conference/seminar venue hire at the Viceroy's Bungalow, distributed chiefly through the General Sales Agent Skyway International Travels.

Product overview

Jungle Lodges and Resorts Limited operates a portfolio of eco-tourism lodges across Karnataka, India, managed as a joint venture between the Tourism and Forest Departments of the Government of Karnataka. The primary product is Kabini River Lodge, an award-winning wildlife resort located at Nagarahole National Park, offering colonial-style accommodation options including rooms, cottages, tented cottages, and premium bungalows (Maharaja Bungalow, Viceroy's Bungalow). The property accommodates up to 75 persons and provides wildlife safari experiences including jeep/canter safaris and coracle rides on the Kabini River. Dining facilities include the Gol Ghar communal dining area. The resort also offers board meeting and seminar facilities for corporate groups. No API, AI capabilities, or third-party integrations are offered.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kabini River Lodge: First Eco Tourism Venture of Jungle Lodges & Resorts Ltd, located at Nagarahole National Park. Rated by British Tatter's Travel Guide as one of the top 5 wildlife resorts in the world.

Products and services

• Kabini River Lodge Eco-tourism wildlife resort at the southern fringes of Nagarahole National Park (a classified Tiger Reserve) offering colonial-style accommodation, jeep and canter safaris, and coracle rides on the Kabini River, for domestic and international nature and wildlife tourists.
• Wildlife Safari Experience Guided jeep or canter land safaris and coracle (boat) rides inside Nagarahole National Park, accompanied by experienced drivers and naturalists; sightings typically include elephants, sambar, spotted deer, gaur, wild boar, sloth bear, wild dogs, tigers, leopards and black panthers, with crocodiles and 100+ bird species along the river.
• Conference and Event Venue Hire (Viceroy's Bungalow and Gol Ghar) Hire of the historic Viceroy's Bungalow (a well-equipped bar and meeting room with multimedia projector) and the open-air circular Gol Ghar gazebo for board meetings, seminars, and training programmes for up to 30 persons, targeting corporate and small-group users wanting a unique wildlife setting.
• Jungle Lodges Partner Resorts across Karnataka Portfolio of additional Jungle Lodges & Resorts properties across Karnataka, including Bandipur Safari Lodge, Bheemeshwari Adventure & Nature Camp, Bannerghatta Nature Camp, Dubare Elephant Camp, Galibore Nature Camp, Hampi Heritage & Wilderness Resort, K Gudi Wilderness Camp, JLR Kings Sanctuary, and River Tern Lodge, all distributed via Skyway International Travels.

Quantifiable outcome

• Wildlife sighting rate: elephants, gaur, chital, sambar, barking deer, sloth bears, langurs almost assured; tigers and leopards sighted with luck
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Skyway International TravelscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSkyway International Travels (Unit of Vagjiani Travel Co. Pvt. Ltd.) serves as General Sales Agent (GSA) for Jungle Lodges & Resorts Ltd and The Golden Chariot luxury train. Skyway operates branch offices in Mysore, Bangalore, Madikeri, Mangalore, Hyderabad, and France. It is IATA Accredited and an active member of IATO, TAFI, and PATA, recognised by Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India. Skyway markets and sells Jungle Lodges properties including Kabini River Lodge, Bandipur Safari Lodge, Bheemeshwari Adventure & Nature Camp, Bannerghatta Nature Camp, and other JLR properties.
• Government of Karnataka (Tourism and Forest Departments)coreOthersJungle Lodges & Resorts Ltd is a Joint Venture company owned by the Tourism Department and Forest Department of the Government of Karnataka. The government joint venture provides institutional backing, land access within forest reserves (Nagarahole National Park, Bandipur, etc.), and legitimacy for eco-tourism operations within protected wildlife areas.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Singita: Globally recognised ultra-luxury safari operator across Africa; while not India-based, it serves as a comparable benchmark for pricing, experience design, and conservation branding that influences Indian luxury safari benchmarks like Kabini.
• Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India (Club Mahindra): Large Indian hospitality operator with wildlife and nature resorts across India; overlaps with JLR in serving Indian domestic leisure travellers but at scale and via a membership model.

Direct peers

• Ken River Lodge: Riverside wildlife lodge inside Panna National Park with tiger-focused safaris, mirroring Kabini's riverfront setting and tiger-reserve positioning.
• Pugdundee Safaris: Operates a portfolio of wildlife lodges across multiple Indian national parks (Tadoba, Pench, Satpura, Kanha), competing with JLR's multi-property Karnataka footprint in the eco-luxury segment.
• Tree of Life Resorts: Boutique nature-focused resort brand with properties in Ranthambore, Bandhavgarh, and Jaipur, competing for mid-to-premium wildlife tourists similar to JLR's tiered cabin/cottage offerings.
• Sujan Sher Bagh: Boutique tented camp near Ranthambore operated by Sujan, focused on immersive luxury safaris with curated experiences; overlaps with JLR's premium safari offering at Kabini and Bandipur.
• Reni Pani Jungle Lodge: Eco-luxury jungle lodge in Satpura, Madhya Pradesh, offering safaris and nature experiences similar to JLR's Bheemeshwari and K Gudi camps.
• The Oberoi Vanyavilas: Luxury jungle resort near Ranthambore National Park with tented-villa accommodation and tiger safaris, competing head-to-head with Kabini for high-end wildlife-tourism guests within India.
• Aman-i-Khas: Ultra-luxury tented camp near Ranthambore offering wilderness immersion with premium amenities, providing a comparable high-end benchmark for Kabini's Maharaja-tier positioning.
• Taj Safaris (IHCL Jungle Safaris): Indian Hotels Company (Tata) operates luxury jungle safaris (Mahua Kothi, Banjaar Tola, Pashan Garh, Sawai Madhopur Lodge), directly competing with JLR's Kabini and Bandipur offerings in the premium Indian wildlife resort category.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/skywaytour
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC_RSelRpuKSi6SeM6-cVECQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/Skywayindia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jungle-lodges-and-resorts-limited
• Instagraminstagram.com/skywayinternationaltravels

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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