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This British-era forest guest house in Bandipur may get heritage tag soon!

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MYSUR NNR newsk 71954Chamarajanagar: The century old British-era forest guest house in Chammanahalla range of Moolehole forest division in Bandipur Forest Reserve is a cynosure of all eyes today.

Constructed in 1917 using mortar and tiles from Mangaluru, the British used this guest house as a resting place on their way back to Mysuru. The strategically located guest house drew the attention of British officers and even Wadiyar Kings of Mysore as they preferred spending nights at the most ideal locale in the midst of serenity.

One can get a panoramic view of the entire reserve and can see animals heading towards waterholes in the morning and late evenings. One can also view Gopalswamy hills located at a distance and can trace the exact location in case of wild fires standing near the guest house. A watch tower was constructed in the year 2000 so that visitors could enjoy the pristine beauty of the surrounding, standing atop the guest house.

Despite the guest house being located within Project Tiger Zone, the gradual inflow of tourists and other visitors turned it into a drunken revellers’ den. The forest department with an intention to preserve the century old guest house banned entry for all, except the departmental staff.

Solar panels have been installed to provide lighting for the entire guest house and water connection provided from a borewell, close to Moolehole Lake.

In order to preserve its past glory, the state forest department aims to give a heritage tag to the rare and lovely British-era guest house.

 

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