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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, England, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

Me and my girlfriend (late 20s, from London) were travelling around Southern India in January 2013 and decided to end our trip with a four day stay at the Bison Kabini resort. We'd stayed in a mixture of mid-range and semi-luxurious accommodation for most of our trip and were really keen to see the famous Indian wildlife so decided to... More

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Bangalore, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

I don't often write reviews - this one deserves a mention! Our small family went to The Bison for 2 nights and didn't want to leave. It was the most interesting and pleasant holiday we have done in India, we even spotted a leopard among many other animals. Very relaxing, excellent service, and a fabulous spot. Highly recommend it.

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Bangalore, India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

There are few trips you tend to forget easily and there are few you would be regretting about, but there are some which gets etched in your mind and would want to spread out to whole world saying "That was the place to be." 3 days stay in The Bison Resort in Kabini Nagarhole falls in that last category. After... More

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Chennai (Madras), India
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

From the numerous options that are available for a comfortable stay in Kabini, what sets The Bison apart is that it is personal. The moment I set foot in this enchanting place, I could not help being mesmerised. The reception area of the Bison adorned with spectacular photographs of leopards, langurs, tigers and other wild animals filled me with a... More

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Bangalore, India
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013

Excellent Luxury tent experience. Great service and very cordial and warm staff. Sort of a home-away-from -home heel, with very personailsed "things to do" for different guests as per their choices. The scenic view and the quiet ambiance gives you a chance to be one with nature in ways that we would never do otherwise. The highlight of the place... More

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Bangalore, India
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013

We had our expectations set sky high with the pictures on their website and also the look and feel of the resort pictures. But when we approached the property, was very very disappointing with the maintenance of the place. Its a very very small property with nothing other than the camps to look for. The camps are clean but not... More

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Thebisonresort, Manager at The Bison, responded to this review
24 May 2013

Dear Guest Thank you for your honest and valuable feedback. Here’s a short response from us and we hope that all our trip advisor readers will find this useful. We are sad to hear you say that the camp didn't match what was shown on the website. In fact we have very rarely heard people say this and this page... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013

We visited Bison after a little bit of research and review checking.I think if your the kinds that would want to pick up the phone for room service,sit in an AC room or stare at a flat screen TV this is not the place for you.However,if you love lazing around with a book,like to buckle your shoe up for a... More

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London, United Kingdom
1 review
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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
1 review
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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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): $81 - $124
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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