The Serai Bandipur


Bandipur, Karnataka
The Serai Bandipur

Inspired by the jungle Oscillating between a rain-washed green and sun-soaked blanket of brown, Bandipur is a tropical deciduous forest. The Bandipur Tiger reserve is situated at the confluence of the Western and Eastern Ghats, in Karnataka’s slice of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.

Speckled within the forests and shrub lands are tigers, elephants, the spotted deer, sloth bears, the Indian gaur, leopards, the Black Panther and perched in the panorama of the wild is The Serai Bandipur.

Entwined in the vast wilds of Bandipur on acres stretched along the fringe of the forests are 24 luxurious residences of The Serai Bandipur.

The Serai Bandipur is 235 kms away from Bangalore and 80kms away from Mysore.

Entry to Bandipur is restricted between 8 pm to 6 am. The forest gates are closed between 8 pm and 6 am.

Courtyard Superior

Our corner courtyards boast an extra living room along with a bedroom, a garden, and a verandah. This living room attached to the bedroom has floor-to-ceiling glass windows, giving you the pleasure of staying so close to nature.

Log Hut

An ode to the jungles of Bandipur, our timeless log huts are an idyllic retreat in the wilderness. Umber brown hues of wood are juxtaposed against soft natural fabric. A drifting effervescent light embraces you in the welcoming warmth of the wild..

The Residence

Perched in the panorama of the wild, The Residence at The Serai Bandipur is a jungle villa. Washed in the warmth of white against a backdrop of jungle green, The Residence is a luxuriously crafted space- a studio living and bedroom opens out to a back porch, blending into boundless verdant wilds. A terrace gazebo of log and thatch, enliven a starry night, a late afternoon gaze or bring in the morning sun.

Restaurant

Within the sanctuary of The Serai, our restaurant The Sanctuary is an oasis of fine flavour from across India and around the world.

Moyar’s Edge
Carved into the plateau over time infinite by the Moyar River lies the gorge, Moyar. East/Westward from the edge of the Moyar Gorge, sits The Serai. Eponymous to the river and gorge is our bar- Moyar’s Edge, a cozy, quaint and idyllic jungle bar.

Outdoor Dining
Beneath the swaying trees and beside the jungle of Bandipur, sit down to an exclusively curated celebratory lunch or dinner.

The Spa

In Sanskrit, Omã means 'life giver'.
We give you healing, wellness and wellbeing. Step into our spa and soak in our exquisitely crafted therapies. Drawn from western and eastern holistic techniques, our treatment rituals work on all the reflex zones of the body and purge toxins. We use natural botanical ingredients chosen to suit all skin types, sans side effects. With coffee as our core, our Oma Signature Series is a coffee-crafted series of therapies made from fresh ground coffee from our estates.
Discover our Oma Signature series of coffee treatments and more.

Conferences

Lodged on the edge of the jungle, The Serai Bandipur offers the ideal escape from the hustle and bustle of the cities.
Our large conference hall in Bandipur can accommodate about 70 people in theatre style seating arrangement.
It covers a carpet area of 1015 sq. ft.

Location

The Serai Bandipur is 235 kms away from Bangalore and 80kms away from Mysore. Entry to Bandipur is restricted between 8 pm to 6 am. The forest gates are closed between 8 pm and 6 am.

Bandipur

Bandipur is a haven for a variety of wildlife, particularly tigers, leopards, sloth bears, wild boars, etc. The jungle is also home to numerous birds like pompadour green pigeons, grey jungle fowls, Nilgiri flycatchers, Malabar pied hornbills, and more.