Oxygen ★ Sabyasachi - A Progressive Thought

Address:	Ganeshgudi, Londa-Dandeli Road, Joida, Taluk, Dandeli, Karnataka 581365
How to go:	The most convenient way to reach OmH is to take the Rani Chennamma Express from KSR or Yeshwantpur in Bangalore for an overnight journey, which will bring you to Londa Junction at 7 AM. From there, a JLR jeep will take you to OmH. The total cost for the jeep is ₹1,500, and the distance is 26 km, which takes around 40 minutes. A small piece of information: Many people, including locals, travel to Goa by bus from the Ramnagar bus stand, as it is a very convenient journey. The distance from Ramnagar to the Karnataka-Goa border is just 35 km. Additionally, you will notice a blend of Karnataka, Goan, and Maharashtrian cultures in the Ramnagar area. Alternatively, you can take a bus from any major city to the Dandeli bus stand. The distance between Dandeli to OmH is 30 km. From there, you can take a local bus going towards Ramnagar and get down at the Ganeshgudi check post. OmH is within walking distance from there. On the way, tell the driver to stop at the Supa Dam viewpoint, even though this spot offers the best view of the sunset. Another option is to travel from Londa Junction to OmH via local transport, which we did in February. You can take an auto-rickshaw to the Ramnagar bus stand, which is 4 km from the railway station. The fare is usually around ₹150 per auto, but it may vary, so you can bargain. After reaching Ramnagar, you should have breakfast at Surabhi Hotel, a well-known spot in the area. Then, take a bus from the bus stand, which costs only ₹40 per person. The morning bus timings are 8:30 AM, 9:30 AM, and so on. The journey to the Ganeshgudi check post takes exactly one hour.
Pros:	Stay, food, nature, communications
Cons:	No mobile network, not sure whether it is cons or not, but for any emergency it may comes under cons
What to visit ?	Supa dam & reservoir Timber Depot Kali River Rafting
Company:	Bird watcher
Minimum day/time to visit:	Max 3 days 2 nights
Locality:	Village
Expenses:	You can check the JLR Tariff from this link.
More Information:	If you want to escape your daily hustle, want take a deep breath in a lush green forest where the network doesn’t work, immerse yourself in a place where you hear only the sounds of birds and see them dancing along, where a group of strangers shares the same conversations, where the red soil turns you into rufous morph and where delicious food is served all day long—then you’re in the right place. Let’s walk together and cherish the journey. Nature walk Every morning, one of the staff members takes visitors on a nature walk that starts from Omh and ends at the Ganeshgudi bus stop via the Ganeshgudi check-post, covering a distance of approximately 2 km on foot. From my own experience, this walk is truly worthwhile. One must witness the magical mornings of Ganeshgudi, especially in terms of bird activity. As the sunlight emerges, birds become highly active, occupying every branch of the trees. Having visited in both December and February, I noticed a significant difference in the forest's appearance. In December, the forest remains lush and green, with fog lingering until 8 AM. However, in February, the skies are much clearer, the trees dry up, and most of the leaves have already fallen. Instead of vibrant greenery, the landscape takes on a golden hue. With fewer leaves on the trees, visibility improves significantly. Food JLR dining is called Gol Ghar. The wooden dining area is an emotion for me, and they have constructed it in such a location that people can enjoy their meals while observing the hide activity. Every time, they prepare different dishes that never fail to amaze us. If you notice, they have chimneys under the containers. Every single time, they prepare more than 10 different items. If you observe closely, you will notice that they place a wood-burning stove under each container to keep the food hot. Every evening at 4:30, they first serve tea, and then at 5:30, they offer a variety of snacks beside the hide. Hide birding The bird hide is the most treasured feature of Omh, attracting visitors repeatedly across multiple seasons. Each visit brings surprises, often revealing one or two new or uncommon species that were previously unexpected. Additionally, people visit to capture action shots of Western Ghats endemics as they bathe, drink water, or forage. In fact, frequent visitors become familiar with the birds' preferred perches and the specific times certain species engage in particular activities. They also know which birds can be found consistently throughout the season. This makes it easier for birdwatchers to seek out specific species year-round. The bird hide is generally most active after 3:30 PM, but occasionally, some birds appear in the morning or afternoon to drink water or enjoy the sprinklers—especially if they are set at the right time. Other features There are some interesting creatures what makes the Omh more special to the visitors. The greenish morph Malabar pit viper is a unique and precious feature of Omh. That day, I was outside the campus, roaming alone in nature. All of a sudden, Sid called me, telling me to come quickly because they had found a Malabar pit viper. I returned to the campus and saw this incredible reptile with my own eyes. For your information, it is not a highly venomous snake. The flying lizard is a very common species in Omh. It is often seen climbing up the trunks of trees. I was lucky enough to see it glide from one tree to another once, which is why it is called a flying lizard. The flying squirrel is rarely found inside the campus, especially in or before December, as it prefers to hide under leaves and branches, but only at night. It is also a very beautiful animal with a calm nature. Thanks to Sid again for calling me at night and saying, "Hey, we’ve got a flying squirrel again—come quickly!" The spot-bellied eagle owl is the showstopper in Omh, as we all know, but I was not lucky enough to witness it. Nowadays, it is rarely reported inside the campus. However, one can hear its call at night from far. How to book You can visit JLR OMH link to book the property Link