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BRT Tiger Reserve (Biligiri Ranganaswamy Temple) Jeep Safari

Organizer: Karnataka Forest Department (regulator) with Jungle Lodges & Resorts Ltd — a Govt of Karnataka undertaking — operating the jeep safari from its K Gudi Wilderness Camp

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Jeep safari Government source Recurring · Runs year-round — seasonal access, every year Open most of the year

BRT Tiger Reserve (Biligiri Ranganaswamy Temple) Jeep Safari

BRT Tiger Reserve (Biligiri Ranganaswamy Temple) Jeep Safari is an adventure event organised by Karnataka Forest Department (regulator) with Jungle Lodges & Resorts Ltd — a Govt of Karnataka undertaking — operating the jeep safari from its K Gudi Wilderness Camp in Karnataka. Forest Department–regulated wildlife safaris in the Biligiri Ranganaswamy Temple (BRT) Tiger Reserve — a hill range in Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka that forms an ecological bridge between the Western and Eastern Ghats. Open jeep/gypsy safaris are run by Jungle Lodges & Resorts (a Govt of Karnataka undertaking) from its K Gudi Wilderness Camp, in coordination with the Karnataka Forest Department. Morning and evening shifts. Sightings commonly include elephant, gaur, sloth bear, dhole (wild dog), Malabar giant squirrel and deer, with tigers present in the reserve.

How it runs: BRT Tiger Reserve is regulated by the Karnataka Forest Department; the open jeep/gypsy safari is operated by the government-owned Jungle Lodges & Resorts from its K Gudi Wilderness Camp, in coordination with the Forest Department.

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When
Open most of the year with two safari shifts a day (roughly 6:00–8:00 am and 4:00–6:30 pm; forest entry between 6 am and 6 pm). Timings and any monsoon-season restrictions are set by the Forest Department — confirm the current schedule on the official Karnataka Forest Department / Aranya portal.
Best time
Open most of the year (safaris may be limited in peak monsoon); Oct–Feb is the pleasant post-monsoon window, with the dry months concentrating wildlife at water
Where
BRT Tiger Reserve, K Gudi (Kyathadevaraya Gudi), Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka
State
Karnataka
Organiser
Karnataka Forest Department (regulator) with Jungle Lodges & Resorts Ltd — a Govt of Karnataka undertaking — operating the jeep safari from its K Gudi Wilderness Camp
Charges
Safari tariff is set by the Karnataka Forest Department / Jungle Lodges & Resorts — book and see the current rate on the official portal. We do not quote a figure.
Listing status
Government source

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About this event

Forest Department–regulated wildlife safaris in the Biligiri Ranganaswamy Temple (BRT) Tiger Reserve — a hill range in Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka that forms an ecological bridge between the Western and Eastern Ghats. Open jeep/gypsy safaris are run by Jungle Lodges & Resorts (a Govt of Karnataka undertaking) from its K Gudi Wilderness Camp, in coordination with the Karnataka Forest Department. Morning and evening shifts. Sightings commonly include elephant, gaur, sloth bear, dhole (wild dog), Malabar giant squirrel and deer, with tigers present in the reserve.

Access, permits & safety

This safari appears to run under official / Forest-Department-sanctioned arrangements per the source linked on this page. Still confirm current permits, timings and closures on the official source before you travel — access can change without notice.

When it runs: Availability is seasonal and varies by reserve. Most tiger-reserve core-zone safaris are open roughly October to June and closed during the monsoon (about July to September / early October), but the exact months, buffer-zone exceptions and weekly off-days differ from reserve to reserve. Don't assume it runs year-round — check the current safari window and booking calendar on the official Forest Department portal before you plan or travel.

⚠ Forest Department / protected area — permit legally required. Part or all of this route appears to cross Reserved or Protected Forest, a Wildlife Sanctuary, or a protected/eco-sensitive area. Under Indian law (Indian Forest Act 1927, Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972, Forest (Conservation) Act 1980), driving here without written permission from the Forest Department is illegal. It can lead to your vehicle being seized, and to fines or prosecution. You must obtain permission from the local Forest Department (the Divisional Forest Officer) before you go. 4x4trails.in does not grant any permission and is not responsible if you enter without one.

Access info verified from official sources

Official resources — verify access & permits here

  • Karnataka Forest Department (Aranya) — find the local DFO / Range Office / Wildlife Warden contact
  • Search: “Karnataka Forest Department DFO office contact” for the range office nearest the trail.
  • Emergency: 112 (India’s national emergency number). Find the local forest control-room / DFO number on the department site above.

Rules, permits and closures change and vary by exact location. Always confirm access with the Forest Department / government department that governs this trail before you drive — the resources above are guidance, not permission.

Highlights

  • Government-operated open jeep/gypsy safari (Jungle Lodges & Resorts, from K Gudi Wilderness Camp)
  • Elephant, gaur, sloth bear, dhole (wild dog), Malabar giant squirrel and deer; tigers present
  • A biodiversity-rich hill reserve bridging the Western and Eastern Ghats
  • Over 250 recorded bird species — a strong birding destination
  • Declared a tiger reserve in 2011, regulated by the Karnataka Forest Department

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Charges & inclusions

Charges: Safari tariff is set by the Karnataka Forest Department / Jungle Lodges & Resorts — book and see the current rate on the official portal. We do not quote a figure.

Inclusions: Forest Department safari permit and a seat on a JLR open jeep/gypsy with a driver and forest guide, as allotted. Exact inclusions are confirmed at booking.

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Getting there

Nearest cities Mysore (~90 km) and Chamarajanagar (~40 km); road to the K Gudi camp / BRT reception; nearest airports Mysore or Bengaluru.

Source & status

Listing status
Government source
Information source
Karnataka Forest Department (regulator) with Jungle Lodges & Resorts Ltd — a Govt of Karnataka undertaking — operating the jeep safari from its K Gudi Wilderness Camp
Last checked
2026-09-03

We describe where the information came from — we credit the source, we don't certify the event. Always confirm current dates, prices and bookings on the official government source before you travel or pay.

Karnataka Forest Department — Aranya (aranya.gov.in)https://aranya.gov.in/

Frequently asked questions

Forest Department–regulated wildlife safaris in the Biligiri Ranganaswamy Temple (BRT) Tiger Reserve — a hill range in Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka that forms an ecological bridge between the Western and Eastern Ghats. Open jeep/gypsy safaris are run by Jungle Lodges & Resorts (a Govt of Karnataka undertaking) from its K Gudi Wilderness Camp, in coordination with the Karnataka Forest Department. Morning and evening shifts. Sightings commonly include elephant, gaur, sloth bear, dhole (wild dog), Malabar giant squirrel and deer, with tigers present in the reserve.

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