Old Magazine House - Ganeshgudi | Bird watching in Karnataka | JLR Karnataka

‪@ProgressiveThought-birds‬ ‪@MahadevPutra-Sabyasachi‬ For more details please visit https://www.progressivethought.in/oxy... Let me clarify some confusion about Ganeshgudi and Dandeli. People like me sometimes get confused between these two. Omh is located in Ganeshgudi, a small village in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka, whereas Dandeli is a town where tourism has grown significantly in recent years. Dandeli is also in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka. If someone wants to visit Dandeli town, they have to travel about 30 km from Omh. Dandeli also has a small railway station, which you can see when you take a ride toward the town. How to reach out: The most convenient way to reach OmH is to take the Rani Chennamma Express from KSR or Yeshwantpur in Bangalore for an overnight journey, which will bring you to Londa Junction at 7 AM. From there, a JLR jeep will take you to OmH. The total cost for the jeep is ₹1,500, and the distance is 26 km, which takes around 40 minutes. Alternatively, you can take a bus from any major city to the Dandeli bus stand. The distance between Dandeli to OmH is 30 km. From there, you can take a local bus going towards Ramnagar and get down at the Ganeshgudi check post. OmH is within walking distance from there. Another option is to travel from Londa Junction to OmH via local transport, which we did in February. You can take an auto-rickshaw to the Ramnagar bus stand, which is 4 km from the railway station. The fare is usually around ₹150 per auto, but it may vary, so you can bargain. After reaching Ramnagar, you should have breakfast at Surabhi Hotel, a well-known spot in the area. Then, take a bus from the bus stand, which costs only ₹40 per person. The morning bus timings are 8:30 AM, 9:30 AM, and so on. The journey to the Ganeshgudi check post takes exactly one hour. How to book: https://www.junglelodges.com/resort/o... Nature walk: Every morning, one of the staff members takes visitors on a nature walk that starts from Omh and ends at the Ganeshgudi bus stop via the Ganeshgudi check-post, covering a distance of approximately 2 km on foot. From my own experience, this walk is truly worthwhile. One must witness the magical mornings of Ganeshgudi, especially in terms of bird activity. As the sunlight emerges, birds become highly active, occupying every branch of the trees. Having visited in both December and February, I noticed a significant difference in the forest's appearance. In December, the forest remains lush and green, with fog lingering until 8 AM. However, in February, the skies are much clearer, the trees dry up, and most of the leaves have already fallen. Instead of vibrant greenery, the landscape takes on a golden hue. With fewer leaves on the trees, visibility improves significantly. Bird hide: The bird hide is the most treasured feature of Omh, attracting visitors repeatedly across multiple seasons. Each visit brings surprises, often revealing one or two new or uncommon species that were previously unexpected. Additionally, people visit to capture action shots of Western Ghats endemics as they bathe, drink water, or forage. In fact, frequent visitors become familiar with the birds' preferred perches and the specific times certain species engage in particular activities. They also know which birds can be found consistently throughout the season. This makes it easier for birdwatchers to seek out specific species year-round. The bird hide is generally most active after 3:30 PM, but occasionally, some birds appear in the morning or afternoon to drink water or enjoy the sprinklers—especially if they are set at the right time. #oldmagazinehouse #ganeshgudi #dandeli #karnataka #birdwatching #birdwatchingdestinationinindia #travel #birds #birdenthusiast #nikonp1000 #jlr #jungle #jlrkarnataka #omh Music track: Meditation by Aylex Source: https://freetouse.com/music Music for Video (Free Download) Music track: Harmony by Pufino Source: https://freetouse.com/music No Copyright Vlog Music for Video