The Serai Bandipur

Serene place in the midst of dense forest. Amazing staff, very accomodating, Madhusudhan at reception planning the activities, Amit and team at the restaurant delivering excellent dining experience made sure the stay was pleasant. More than 80% of the staff are local and places nearby, knowing how to take care of the place and the property, blending smoothly into the background. Thank you for making the experience memorable.

It's a wonderful resort to stay especially with your kids. Actually I brought my child who is 8 months old. He loves greenery. He enjoyed a lot as it's surrounded by a buffer zone of the bandipur forest reserve. Staff is so friendly they took care of my child while we having lunch and dinner. Food which is available at the sanctuary resturant is tasty but expensive. Accessibility is good but last stretch of 5kms from Bandipur is not good. Apart from that, serai bandipur is a real treat to the people who loves nature. I just thank them. I'm planning to visit again in next year.

Great place for a chilled out, relaxing staycation. The r sort borders theJungle. The jungle is also entirely natural with varied flora and fauna including Flame of the Forest. The pool and bar overlook the Nilgiri jungles with a stunning view of the Jungle Sunset. The ambience is good. Nature walk educated one about the various birds and their birdsongs. Great change from bustling city life as there is ABSOLUTELY no sound or pollution. ONLY the rustling of leaves and different birdsongs. Do download the Merlin app if you're interested in birds. The rooms are v spacious and they have log hut types also. Although the resort itself isn't huge or comparable to the luxury ones in India. But worth coming for the rejuvenation and nature reconnect. Phones don't work. They have wo fik The staff is limited but very att ntive, personal service and polite. Most are from nearby villages and have good local knowledge. Good is good - south Indian and even north indian. Continental or italian not tried. Room service is v good. Chef Elam is attentive and polite, the dosa (take the plain dosa) is superb! Great service by Ramesh and Chintamani too We saw wild boar, India's smallest bird and spotted deer within the premises. WE WERE ALSO EXTREMELY LUCKY at the Early morning safari - spotted a small full family of elephants,lots of peacocks on high perches, painted stork AND a blithe, elegant young female TIGER ! - walked with absolute chill right in front of our canter at the 6.30 am safari and marked her territory by spraying trees. Almost 10-15minutes good view.