1. How far it is from Mysore airport/railway station/ Bus stand, Bangalore Airport/ City?
Mysore to REK: 56Kms
Bangalore to REK: 220Kms
2. How is the road condition till the resort?
Tarred road in good condition
3. How far you are from the backwaters/kabini river?
REK is on a peninsula, with the Kabini backwaters on all 3 sides of the property. We also have 2 lakes
within the property.
Our 21 private, independent luxury cottages with Jacuzzi are at walking distance from the water front.
3. What are the inclusions of the package?
All 3 meals
High-Tea with cookies & snacks
Bird watching with our Naturalist
Entertainment in the evening
Games: professional Billiards table, carom board, Badminton, All Ball games
Music system & Room for Karaoke
Swimming pool
At cost: Licensed bar, full-fledged spa with Eastern & Western Therapies
Speed boats, Coracle, Romantic Dinner, Culinary class, safaris, DJ, indigenous performances, Live Band,
Magic shows, Horse riding,
4. Can you arrange vehicle for the pickup and drop?
Yes
5. Which is the nearest city to the resort?
Mysore
6. Is there any travel restrictions during night?
From: Bangalore
To: Red Earth Kabini
No Travel Restriction During Night.
7. Do you allow pets?
Yes.
INR 2500/- per night. Includes veg meals
Non- veg at cost
Rules for pets:
1. We strictly do not allow pets on our bed. Any damage to our furniture/linen including the Red mud, will require the guest to pay for the damages
2. Pets are to be on leash in public areas.
3. Pets are strictly not to be brought to the Restaurant premises.
8. Is it safe for the kids?
Absolutely safe & a child friendly property
9. What are the nearby sightseeing destinations?
Chikdevamma Betta - 30 minutes. (Towards Sargur)
Excellent view of the entire Nagerhole forest & 3 catchment areas
Gurupura - 30 minutes (towards Hunsur)
This is a Tibetan settlement. Has beautiful Monasteries, the only Tibetan Tantrik University in India,.
You can enjoy the small cafe's selling momos & other Tibetan delicacies,. Shops with Tibetan curio.
Ravi Ramesh war Temple.. 45 minutes only by Road
Kabini Dam...30 minutes
Balle Elephant Camp…38 minutes
Gerry Martin Snake & Animal Farm…54 minutes
10. How far it is from Coorg & Wayanad.
40 kms either way to both places.
Check Post Closes at 5.30 pm in the Evening & Opens at 06 am in the Morning.
No pets are allowed in the vehicle while crossing check post as you are traveling through forest area.
11. Can we see any wild animals from the resort?
Not necessarily. There are times they do cross over.
As the crow flies, the forest is hardly 4 kms.
1. What are the amenities available inside the cottage?
Air conditioner
24 hours hot water
Mini fridge
Coffee- Tea station
LCD Television with numerous channels
Private Jacuzzi
Organic Handmade Personal Care Products
2. Is the Jacuzzi is with hot water?
Currently No. We will be making it available in the future.
3. Do you have backwater view from the cottage?
Since we are on the backwaters facing the Kabini dam,. Govt. Regulation is that we keep construction at
70 meters distance.
Backwaters are on 3 sides of the property. Easily accessible.
4. How far are the cottages from each other?
These Luxury cottages are private, independent & yet very accessible to each other & the other amenities in
the property.
5. Is the Wi - Fi is available inside the cottage?
Yes
6. How strong the Wi – Fi in the cottage?
Good speed
7. What is the size of the cottage?
1750 sq.feet
8. Maximum capacity of the cottages?
Ideally a couple with 2 small children Or 3 adults
9. Is there any rooms with Wheelchair accessibility?
Yes
10. Do you have any base category rooms?
Only 1 category which is Private Luxury cottage with Jacuzzi
11. What are the arrangements available for the driver accommodation?
Dormitory & food from staff canteen is complimentary
For a Special Drivers’Thaali: Rs.50/- each meal
Includes: 2 Rotis, unlimited rice, portion bowl of dal, vegetable & non veg
12. What is the view from the cottage?
Lush Gardens, blooming with flowers, fruits. Birds, butterflies. Water bodies teeming with marine life.
13. What is the size of the Pool?
6 feet depth, 70 x 40 feet
14. What is your effort in Responsible Tourism?
We are into sustainable construction.
We avoid plastic.
We Harvest Solar Energy
All our properties offer only RO water in sterilized glass bottles/flasks
We avoid chemicals as far as possible. In our gardens & House Keeping.
Our food is farm to fork. We do not use MSG, soda, and food coloring.
All our ingredients are of the highest quality that you would use at home.
We have separate kitchens for veg & non veg
All utensils are separate in these 2 kitchens. And are sterilized
We have a sewage treatment plant within the property. All our used water is treated & comes back to our
gardens through drip irrigation
Our 2 in- house lakes we have introduced endemic fishes. This goes to our Kitchens as and when required.
1. What are the spa charges?
https://redearth.in/pdffiles/SPA-Brochure.pdf
2. Safari
https://redearth.in/pdffiles/Red-Earth-Safari.pdf
3. Do you allow kids to use swimming pool?
Yes. We do have a kid’s pool too. Kids are allowed under parental supervision only
4. Timings for the swimming pool?
9am to 7pm
5. Do you allow to carry liquor from outside?
Strictly No.
We have a Licensed bar at very affordable prices
Give link to our bar menu
6. What is the conference hall size, amenities and charges?
The capacity of conference hall is 60 pax in Theatre style and the size is 31 Ft x 8 Ft = 558 Sq Ft
Charges: 10K
Projector, screen, sound system, Air conditioners, Desktop
7. Can we get Jain food/any special food?
Certainly. Our chefs are trained in creating excellent vegetarian, Jain as well as gluten free & Global
cuisine
8. Do you have separate kitchen for veg & non veg?
Yes.
Utensils for both kitchens are separate
All utensil, crockery & cutlery are sterilized along with their normal wash daily
9. Is Ala carte available?
We do have an A la carte' menu
However when the property is running full, we do a buffet. Any A la carte' order is at an extra charge
10. Children special food/ can we cook by our own?
We have a designated chef & range for this purpose. Our kitchens also have women chefs
Below are the link for the activities
https://redearth.in/destination/kabini-resort/pdffiles/Red_Earth_Kabini_Package_Inclusions_(2).pdf
https://redearth.in/destination/kabini-resort/pdffiles/redearth_packages_2014_15.pdf
1. What are the chances of arranging the tribal dance?
Based on weather conditions & occupancy.
2. What are the chances of arranging the Magic show?
Based on number of children on the property & availability of the Magician
3. What all is available in the kids play area?
Slides, Swing & seesaw,
4. What is the coracle ride?
Basket boats used by the local fishing community
1. How far the safari gates from the resort?
* The Forest Department Gate (Domankatte) : 7 kms from REK and has good roads.
Booking only online or in a que. to be done only by guest
Chances of getting tickets: difficult
* The Tourism Department Gate (JLR)..
21 kms away from the property and has Good Roads
Safari booking through JLR can be done through us.
Cost of Jeep: Rs. 2500/- for Adults & Rs.2000/- (taxes applicable) for children (aged 5-11 yrs) per head per safari
Cost of canter : Price: . Rs. 2000/- for Adults & Rs. 1700/- (taxes applicable) for children aged (5-11 yrs. ) per head per safari
Cost of boat : Price: . Rs. 2000/- for Adults & Rs. 1700/- (taxes applicable) for children aged 5-11 yrs. per head per safari
P.S Children between 3-5 years will be on complimentary basis accompanying parents
Children below 03 years are not allowed for the safari
2. Transportation from the resort to the safari gate?
In your own vehicle
3. Safari Timings:
Morning vehicle safari - 05:30 AM - 09:30 AM
Morning boat safari - 06:30 AM - 09:15 AM
Evening vehicle safari - 14:30 PM - 18:30 PM
Evening boat safari - 15:30 PM - 18:15 AM
4. Chances sighting animals/tiger/black panther?
Very high population of Tigers, leopards, elephants, Indian Gaur. Sighting is based on one's luck.
5. Which safari is good to go?
Both land & boat safaris are good
Sighting both morning & evening is good.
6. Which are the animals can be spot?
Elephants, Gaur, Tiger, Leopard, black panther, wild dog, bears, sambar, spotted deer, langurs, birds,
crocodile
7. Maximum capacity of the canter/jeep/boat?
Jeep: 10
Canter: 15 to 20
Boat : 20
8. Can we get exclusive safari?
Please put in your request
9. Age limitation for the safari?
Below 3 years children are generally not allowed as these are forests with predators & to get children to
keep silent for 2 to 3 hours is not possible
10. Which the forest range?
Kabini Forests in Nagerhole
11. What are the chances of getting jeep safari?
Please put in your request
12. Do you allow pets for the safari?
Strictly No.
Romantic dinner near the swimming pool with an additional charges are INR. 2,950/-
(2,500 + Tax 18%) per couple
Inclusions
Cake ¼ kg
Indian wine 350ml
Or
2 small cans of beer 300ml
Soft Drink
Red Roses
Special customized 5 Course Menu
