Sloth Bear Resort, Kamalapur - Hampi
Where nature and history meet.

Situated on the river Tungabhadra, Hampi embodies the historic might and glory of the Vijayanagar Empire. The centuries old ruins and temples at this site silently speak of the exquisite prowess that the Vijayanagar kingdom had reached in terms of science, culture and art. The numerous temple complexes adorning this medieval township, of which the Virupaksha and Vittala temples are the most fascinating with their elaborate stone chariots and musical pillars, are simply one aspect of its wonder.

At a short distance of 15 km from Hampi, there is the Daroji Sloth Bear Wildlife Sanctuary which is home to a sizeable population of the Indian sloth bear. The uneven landscape provides the best environment for the sloth bears as they often take shelter in the caves here and venture out to feed on ants, termites, fruits and honey. The Sloth Bear Resort adjacent to the Daroji Sanctuary is nestled in this ragged terrain. Between the medieval ruins of Hampi and the natural wonder of Daroji, one can experience an exhilarating mix of awe and adventure at the resort.

Historic Spots

Our resort is the perfect base camp to explore the nearby regions of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Hampi. On the whole, the heritage site is classified into our areas: the Sacred Center, the Royal Center, the Urban Core, and finally, the Suburban Sires. Moreover, the UNESCO heritage site at Pattadakal, Aihole and Badami are also within a day’s tour from the resort.

The legendary Kishkinda of the Ramayana is identified with the village of Anegundi, right across the Tungabhadra near Hampi. This village survived the ravages of time and is replete with archaic houses, canal networks for paddy irrigation, and a host population that is well-known for its hospitality, warmth and local folktales.

Board and Lodge

The 33-acre spread of the resort offers twenty cottages with twin-beds and a host of modern amenities. Besides the air-conditioning and the spacious royal baths, each cottage has a sit-out area that offers a breathtaking panorama of the rocky hillsides at sunset. These thatched roofed cottages cool down the rooms inside and blend in with the surroundings effortlessly. The resort also shares a border with the Daroji Sanctuary next to it. The proprietors constantly strive to preserve the natural growth of scrubs and small plants in the campus along with the grasslands that draw in a variety of birds to the area.

Services offered

The resort has several experienced local guides that offer tours to Hampi for our guests. For those who prefer to go out on their own, the front desk provides maps, bicycles and guidebooks on request. The cycling/jogging track that runs along the border of the property is also accessible by all guests at all times. The in-house restaurant offers a choice of the best continental, Chinese and Indian dishes a’ la carte. The restaurant, along with its bar, is open for all.

• A safari to the Sloth Bear Sanctuary
• Explore the popular ‘temple trails’
• Take a ‘heritage bike trip’ around the area
• Go for ‘nature walks’
• Get a bird watching tour with a guide
• Go fishing

Itinerary for Standard Packages

1 Night and 2 Days

2 Nights and 3 Days

NOTE:

• For interested guests, an outdoor camp on Tungabhadra riverbank can be set up for an extra amount, accompanied with folk music and dance performances.
• Breakfasts and lunches can be served at special outdoor places in the campus for guests who have a group of more than ten people. A request must be made for this at the time of accommodation.
• Multilingual guides who are fluent in French, English and Hindi, and who are well-informed of the architectural history of the region, can be arranged for at an extra price.

Getting there

The Sloth Bear Heritage Resort is located in Kamalapur at a distance of 365 Km from Bangalore and Goa (Madgaon) and 415 Km from Hyderabad.

By Road: From Bangalore you can reach Kamalapur via Nelamangala, Tumkur, Chitradurga and Hospet. Take NH4 from Bangalore to Chitradurga (199 Km) and NH13 from Chitradurga to Hospet (135 Km). 12 Km from Hospet is Kalamapur. Once at Kamalapur, turn right at Ambedkar Circle towards Kannada University Road leading to P.K. Halli.

By Rail: Hospet and Munirabad are the nearest railheads. Pickup and drop facilities are available at an extra cost.

Price:

	16th Sept to 15th June 2012
	Foreigner	INR (India)
Cottage:	4950.00	3300.00
Exe. Cottage:	8250.00	5500.00
Package Inludes: Stay, Lunch, Dinner & Breakfast, Jeep Safari, Visit to Hampi, Forest Entry Fees, Camera Fees & Taxes

Note:

• Tariffs are per person per night on twin-sharing basis.
• Transfers to & from our resorts are not included in the tariff.
• Single occupancy charges for Old Magazine House and Bannerghatta Nature Camp an additional of Rs.500 & Rs.1000 per night for Indian & Foreigner respectively, and for the other properties additional of Rs.1000 & Rs.1550 per night for Indian & Foreigner respectively
• Tariff for Children (accompanying parents) between 5 and 12 years is 50%.