Banana boat rides, Dolphin view, Motor scooters, Scuba Dive, Para sailing, Snorkeling, Kayaking.... an endless list of adventure to give you an adrenaline rush sums up the Devbagh island experience. This is one of the most beautiful properties maintained by the Karnataka Jungle Lodges and Resorts. Enjoy the nature trek early in the morning, to get a panoramic view of the sun rise.
The accommodation is quite basic, but very close to the beach, which is a wonderful experience, especially, if you are hosted in the tents. Our trip was planned a very last minute (Dec 2008), so we had to be contented with these shacks. We were quite pleased with them, as the curtains unveiled us to a breath-taking view of the Arabian Sea. The waves of the sea doubles up as your lullaby as well as a wake-up call. Its a blissful terrain, which gives you an oceanic splendor combined with the magnificence of the jungle.
The food is quite basic, but is very appetizing giving you a homely feel, mostly South Indian. The staff is quite organised and always serve you on time and lots to eat. Dinner starts by 7 PM, with a barbecue on the beach, which we thoroughly enjoyed. Be prepared to miss you Television for this weekend getaway. I'm sure, with all the marine activities, you will not complain the absence of a TV in your cottage. If you are not a 'water' person, carry books to keep you company on the hammocks, which are in plenty. You would not want to laze during the day on the beach as there are no umbrellas to shelter you from the sun.
If you get accommodation in the tents, ensure that you do not spill food particles, which welcome all the insects (which are in plenty), especially ants into your room (on the carpets, bed...). Also, the rest rooms are a little away from the tents, which could give you an eerie feeling.
Like I said, this was an unplanned adventurous trip (that was quite fruitful), and the adventure started right from the bus journey. The Goa Paulo volvo 'luxury' bus.. the less said the better! kept breaking down every now and then, and our journey was terrible. Our return journey was pathetic. Never board this bus!!
