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The Bison

Gundathur Village (Karapura - Kabini), Nagarhole National park 571114, India
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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London, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

Myself and my boyfriend stayed at the Bison for 4 nights and had an incredible experience. We had been travelling around India for a month and decided to visit the Bison as one last treat before we flew home to the UK. Situated over-looking the Nagarhole National Park, yes this place is off the beaten track, but that is what... More

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Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

We had a wonderful time at the Bison Resort. Absolute combination of serenity & adventure. We had our little one's 2nd birthday celebrated there, people are so accommodating,hospitable. Clean atmosphere, amazing food, you cant ask for :-). My husband enjoyed the safaris, he took very nice picture of tigers & a leopard. It was really worth the trip.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013 via mobile

My boyfriend and I had just 2 weeks to travel a bit of South India and Kerala. We stayed at Bison for 2 nights between Mysore and heading to Kochi. The staff are very attentive and make you feel at home from arrival. The tents are amazing with all the facilities you need, very comfy four poster beds and mosquito... More

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Chennai, India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

The overall experience was good & memorable one... wanted to share few info which i find to be missing in other posts About Safari :- There are two zones in the nagarhole national park...zone A & zone B & only govt vehicles are allowed to go inside. usually for guests staying in bison mor'g safari will be in zone A... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

Stay at "The Bison" was a very different kind of experience. It was first time for us. I visited at march 2013 end for 4 days along with my family. Bison is located in some village and forest is good 2 -3 kms away from the Bison. The tents are facing to forest... When we first reached Bison, we were... More

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Chennai, India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

Go to The Bison if you want to be in the midst of raw nature - and yet have a nice luxurious tent to stay in with some great people and good food. But most of all, go to The Bison for the owner / wildlife expert - Shaaz. His knowledge of the jungle is exemplary and if you do... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2013

If you want to see big cats get here before the rains do! We stayed for 2 days and wished we'd booked for a week. The African style tented Bison camp, on the edge of 2 national parks, looks just as exciting in real life as it does on its website. The tents are very large and spacious, furnished with... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2013

The Bison is a truly fantastic place to stay!! The experience starts as soon as you get out of your car when you are met by one of the many poilte staff who handed us a welcome drink as we set foot in the camp. We where welcomed by the manager Dan who gave us a friendly and informative tour... More

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Bangalore, India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

There are wild life resorts and riverside resorts But there is only one Bison. Fuelled by a passion that can only be experienced, shaaz jung, owner and ace tracker takes you on a leopard hunt through one of indias many national parks... this one housing over 150 endangered wild life species. With over 5 years of tracking the elusive leopard... More

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Bangalore, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

Was turned on to The Bison by a friend and left for the trip with no expectations. My girlfriend and I were completely blown away by the natural setting of the place! From camp we frequently saw elephants and other wildlife on the edge of the forest. The breezy tents gave an "on safari" feel but were so luxurious and... More

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Additional Information about The Bison

Address: Gundathur Village (Karapura - Kabini), Nagarhole National park 571114, India
Region: India > Karnataka > Nagarhole National park
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 3 Speciality lodging in Nagarhole National park
Price range (per night): INR4,500 - 6,900
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Serene and tranquil through the day yet exciting and stimulating at night; the Bison, a boutique tented camp, the first of its kind in India, offers luxury at the very of adventure. "The Bison' is situated at the confluence of the Bandipur and Nagarhole National Parks , on the shores of the exotic Kabini river in Karnataka (West of Mysore), which offers you the perfect wild life adventure. It is the only resort in the area which directly overlooks the national park. Elephants and other wildlife are regularly spotted from the resort. The decor and ambiance of the camp recreates the adventurous decadence of a bygone era. Wooden floors, elegant linen, beautiful artifacts, old cabin trunks and other original antiques seek to enhance the rustic setting of the camp site. Each tent is lavishly furnished with double beds, writing and dressing tables, full length mirror and arm chairs. En-suite bathrooms with expansive showers are a virtual treat. ... more   less 
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The Bison Nagarhole National Park, Karnataka

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