In , the reserve was named the Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary. The Sanctuary boasts of a substantial tiger population and it was declared as the 25th Project Tiger of India in The sanctuary is situated in the lush tropical forests of the Western Ghats and accommodates the tributaries of the Bhadra River. The sanctuary gets its name from the Bhadra River and a dam has been built on the river near Lakkavalli.
The sanctuary has an elevation ranging from m to m above sea level. Kallahathigiri is the highest peak in the sanctuary with a height of m. Lakkavalli village near Bhadra Also known as Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, it is one of the oldest zoo parks in South India, and among the must include places in Mysore packages. It is one of the best Mysore tourist places , and often used to promote Mysore Tourism along with Mysore Palace.
The zoo was originally 10 acres and has expanded to over acres currently. Mysore Zoo provides shelter to a large number of animal species. The Zoo is famous for breeding some very rare animals in captivity. It has a fine collection of animals like lions, tigers, hyenas, deer, elephants, rhinos, king cobras, and birds.
The highlights of the zoo are Giraffes, Jaguars, African elephants, and Wallaby. The zoo is very organized with a wonderful collection of animals and birds. The vegetation and landscape of the zoo are very well maintained. The best time to sight the animals is during the early hours of the morning, before 11 AM. At a distance of 3 km from Srirangapatna, and 16 km from Mysore, Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary is a small sanctuary situated in Srirangapatna, Karnataka.
It is one of the must include places in wildlife tours in India and among the must visit Mysore tourist places. Spread across 67 sq. It was declared in as a result of many requests from Dr. Salim Ali who surveyed the birds in this area.
Since then, the sanctuary has become a paradise for bird watchers. The sanctuary is a breeding ground for many migratory birds from all over the world. It is home to a wide species of birds including cormorants, darters, white ibis, spoon billed storks, open-billed storks, painted storks, white-necked storks, egrets, herons, terns, swallows, kingfishers, sandpiper, etc. A boat ride takes you to the six islets crowded with many species of birds. At a distance of 21 km from Agumbe, and 47 km from Udupi, Someshwara Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected wildlife sanctuary located in the Western Ghats of Karnataka.
Someshwara Wildlife Sanctuary was established in with an area of In , the sanctuary was subsequently expanded to The expanded sanctuary forms a contiguous stretch of protected area that includes Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary, Sharavathi Wildlife Sanctuary, and Kudremukh National Park.
The sanctuary was named after the presiding deity 'Lord Someshwara' of the famed Someshwara temple located within the sanctuary. The perennial Sita River flows through the sanctuary. Reptiles like pythons, Monitor lizards, and King Cobras abound in the forest. The forest is also a butterfly lover's paradise.
The sanctuary houses the Sitanadi nature camp run by Karnataka At an altitude of - m, this one of the most famous wildlife parks in Karnataka and among the top tourist places in Bangalore.
This park is part of a wildlife corridor for elephants which connects the BR Hills and the Sathyamangalam forest. Bannerghatta is one of the popular national parks in India and among the must include place in Bangalore packages. Bannerghatta National Park was founded in and declared as a national park in Spread over an area of 25, acre and a portion of the park became a biological reserve called the Bannerghatta Biological Park in The park consists of the main Nature Reserve, a zoo, a children's park, an aquarium, a crocodile park, a museum, a butterfly park, a snake park and a safari park.
The forest consists of deciduous trees and thorny scrubs. This is a very prominent destination that attracts people from different parts of the country. The park is home to tigers, lions, leopards, bison, deer, bears, birds and butterflies. One of the main attractions of this park is lion and tiger safari or Grand Safari. The one-hour long At a distance of 61 km from Gundlupete, 66 km from Mysore, 68 km from Kutta, km from Ooty, and km from Bangalore, Kabini is one of the most popular haunts for those who love to explore the wildlife sanctuaries in India and enjoy getting up close with nature.
Kabini can be visited along with Mysore Tour. Kabini is a region situated around the banks of the Kabini River.
It is a part of Nagarhole National Park , famous for its spectacular wildlife and birdlife. It is the starting point of wildlife safari in the south-eastern part of Nagarhole. There is a dam built on Kabini River near Sargur which spread over an area of 55 hectares covering forests, rivers, lakes, and valleys. The backwaters of the Kabini reservoir are very rich in wildlife especially in summer when the water level recedes to form rich grassy meadows.
During summer, animals in large numbers gather near the lake. A morning and evening jeep safari Hill Station Wildlife Pilgrimage. At a distance of 85 km from Mysore, 40 km from Chamarajanagar and km from Bangalore, the Biligiri Ranga Hills popularly known as the BR Hills is a lofty hill range in Chamarajanagar district of Karnataka.
It is considered to be the wildlife corridor that connects Eastern Ghats to Western Ghats. This is one of the popular tourist places to visit near Mysore and is one of the top attractions you must include in Mysore packages.
The sanctuary is situated at an altitude of feet and is spread across an area of km. It was declared a tiger reserve in by the Karnataka State Government.
The highest peak within the sanctuary is the Kattari Betta. The wildlife sanctuary is inhabited by a number of animals including elephants, sloth bears, bison, deer, porcupines and a number of other wild animals.
Another attraction of the BR Hills is the years old famous Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple which is situated on the highest peak of the hill range, on the white cliff biligiri which gives the hill its name.
The local form of the deity is called Ranganath, another form of Lord Vishnu and is depicted in a unique standing position.
The name of the village is derived from Kokkare meaning stork and Bellur meaning village of jaggery. The Mandya district is famous for sugarcane fields and this village is famous for having large colonies of Painted Storks and Spot-billed Pelicans nesting in trees within the village. It is home to cranes, painted storks and pelicans.
The best season to visit the migratory birds is October to March. Timings: 6 AM to 6 PM. Some portion of the national park has became a biological reserve,an animal rescue centre and also part of a wildlife corridor between the BR Hills and the Sathyamangalam forest. Kudremukh National Park is popular for its mountain range,scenic beauty and picturesque view of peak and hills. The park has 3rd highest peak of Karnataka and is the second largest wildlife protected area of the State of Karnataka.
Anshi National Park is a habitat of big Indian predators such as Bengal tigers, black panthers and Indian leopard. The park along with Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary were together has a project Tiger tiger reserve and home to several dams and nuclear power stations. Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary is an ideal vacation destination in north Karnataka for nature and wildlife enthusiasts.
Pushpagiri is the highest peak of the forest and designated as one of the important bird areas of the world. Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary has a wide range of flora and fauna and a protected area for Tigers,located near by Chikmagalur town. The area is a biodiversity hotspot and supports more than plant species, species of birds,mammals,Reptiles and Butterflies.
Brahmagiri wildlife sanctuary is situated on the border between Wyanad of Kerala and Kodagu district of Karnataka. Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the protected area in Karnataka,consists of dry deciduous and riverine forests.
State transport buses, autos, taxis and cabs allowed to run in the state with the required safety protocols. It is safe to visit tourist attractions that have been reopened in Karnataka. Thrillophilia recommends you follow all safety precautions and guidelines issued by the government to stay safe and practice personal hygiene.
With the positivity rate in the 19 districts showing less than 5 per cent, chief minister announced that the relaxation will be on a trial basis from June 14, 6am to June 21, 6am. With sudden rise in the graph of COVID cases, the government has considered the option of imposing a complete lockdown till 14th June.
This includes flights, buses, trains or even private vehicles. Karnataka got a new tourist attraction as a new district called Vijayanagara has been added in the Karnataka map. If 5 or more people are tested positive from the same building be it housing, hostels or institutions, then it would be declared contaminated. Nestled in the Western Ghats, with the Kallahathigiri surrounding the area and the Bhadra river flowing through the picturesque terrains, lies this beautiful Wildlife Sanctuary in Karnataka.
With dry, deciduous and sub-tropical hill forests spreading across the region, the Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary is spread across This sanctuary is a part of the Project Tiger and has a wide variety of flora and fauna. Location: this sanctuary is situated almost 38 kilometres to the northwest of the Chikmagalur district in Karnataka.
Best time to visit : from November to February. Flora and fauna : there are over tree species, most having medicinal properties, that grow here. Teak, rosewood, hone, Nandi, tadasalu, bamboo, kindal, etc. You can also see the year old Jagara Giant, a big teak tree with a girth of 5. The wildlife of this sanctuary includes tigers, leopards, wild dog, jackal, elephant, gaur, sambar, spotted deer, mouse deer, langur, bonnet macaque and the Malabar giant squirrel among many others.
The sanctuary is also home to many species of reptiles, birds and butterflies. Safari timings: You can avail the safari from 6. Safari cost: The cost per head for a jeep is INR , and a jeep accommodates 5 passengers. The price per head in canter is INR , and it can accommodate over 25 passengers.
Named after the reigning deity of the Mookambika temple in Kollur, this is one of the protected Wildlife Sanctuaries in Karnataka. Filled with thick evergreen and deciduous forests of the Western Ghats, this sanctuary, established in , is untouched and idyllic place, with an unexplored treasure of amazing wildlife. Spread over square kilometres, the Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary is divided into three zones, which are the core zone, buffer zone and tourism zone.
You can also enjoy nature camping and trekking here. Some of the tree species found here are Dipterocarpus indicus, Calophyllum tomentosum and Hopea parviflora, along with the rare Coscinium fenestratum. You can also spot the rare medicinal tree Arenga wightii here. The sanctuary is home to the endangered cane turtle and animals like Slender loris, lion-tailed macaque, sambar, chital, sloth bear, gaur, wild pig, sambar, porcupine, tiger and leopard along with the Malabar Giant Squirrel, Flying Squirrel and the rare black panther.
This is a wildlife sanctuary in Karnataka that includes the Arabithittu State Forest and is spread over Although they do not permit any tourism, camps for college and school students are regularly organised. This wildlife sanctuary is a delight for photographers, bird watchers and nature lovers. Best time to visit : between late October and April Flora and fauna : One can find plantations of sandalwood and eucalyptus.
As far as animals are concerned one can spot Leopard, fox, spotted deer, etc. The park boasts of more than species of birds. Safari timings : you need special permission to visit the sanctuary and book your slots accordingly Safari cost : there are no entry fees here.
Deriving its name from the Bhimgad Fort built and commanded by Shivaji in the 17th century, the Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area in the Western Ghats. Spread over an area of It also has many rivers and perennial streams and is a picturesque place to visit.
Best time to visit : the region has a pleasant climate throughout the year. The winters are colder, and the months of April to June are warm. The monsoon months are ideal to enjoy the rains. So, one must visit accordingly. However, it is recommended not to visit during the rainy season. Flore and fauna : it is a treasure house of Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and grasslands and is rich in medicinal plants.
The sanctuary has tigers, leopards, gaur, sloth bears, sambar, spotted deer, chitals, foxes, wild dogs, king cobras, elephants, and other threatened species of mammals, birds and reptiles. Safari timings : throughout the day, although the best time to visit is around p. In addition to being one of the most idyllic Wildlife Sanctuaries in Karnataka, the Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary also doubles up as a wonderful weekend getaway destination.
It derives its name from the nearby Brahmagiri peak, which stands tall at metres. It is surrounded by coffee and cardamom plantations, steep valleys and hills, as well as eight rivers and many small streams. It also consists of two reserve forest areas, the Brahmagiri and Urty, with the Borapole river dividing the two.
Flora and fauna : the sanctuary predominantly has evergreen and semi evergreen forests, and you can find shola grasslands on higher altitudes. Commonly found plants are Anogeissus latifolia, schleichera oleosa, terminalia tomentosa, terminalia arjuna, wrightia tinctorial along with bamboos and eucalyptus.
It also has around species of birds. A perfect getaway spot for nature lovers and adventure seekers, this wildlife sanctuary is rich in flora and fauna. Some rare and exotic species like the four-horned antelope and the barking deer are found here. Established in and covering an area of square kilometres, this sanctuary is hidden in the mountains with the pristine Cauvery river flowing through it.
Flora and fauna : with a thick forest cover, the sanctuary is home to tigers, leopards, spotted deer, barking deer, common langur, bonnet macaque, elephant, wild boar among many other amazing species of animals like the four horned antelope, wild boars, common otters and hares. It is a region rich ion phenomenal natural wealth. Spread over an area of square kilometres, this sanctuary was established in and is the second largest wildlife sanctuary in the state of Karnataka.
It is situated on the banks of the river Kali and is one of the most under-rated wildlife sanctuaries in the country. Location : it is located in Uttara Kannada district that borders the states of goa and Karnataka. Flora and fauna : the region has breathtaking scenic valleys and rivers with moist deciduous and semi-evergreen forests.
The sanctuary is home to barking, spotted and mouse deer, sloth bear, panther, tiger, gaur, elephant, wild dog, civet cat, bison, jackal, langur and giant flying squirrel along with many species of colourful birds. Created exclusively to preserve the Indian sloth bear, the Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary is just 15 kilometres away from the World Heritage site of Hampi. Some of the best experiences that you were ever get here is to witness bears coming down from the nearby hills during the evenings.
Moreover, the forest department staff feed a mixture of jaggery and corn to the bears at one particular designated place of the sanctuary between p. Flora and fauna : The fauna here are primarily dry deciduous scrub and Southern thorn forests. There are around Sloth Bears in this sanctuary. Additionally, it has around 90 species of birds and 27 species of butterflies. Spread over an area of kilometres, this Karnataka Wildlife sanctuary is situated near Jog Falls and covers the Sharavathi Valley Region.
Nourished by the Sharavati river and having the Linganamakki reservoir, the sanctuary is divided into core zone, buffer zone and tourism zones. Flora and fauna : The region is rich in evergreen, semi-green and moist deciduous forests.
The sanctuary is home to the endangered Lion-tailed macaque. Other mammals include tiger, leopard black panther , wild dog, jackal, sloth bear, spotted deer, sambar, barking deer, mouse deer, wild pig, common langur, bonnet macaque, Malabar giant squirrel, giant flying squirrel, porcupine, otter and pangolin.
Reptiles here include king cobra, python, rat snake, crocodile and monitor lizard. Some of the bird species found here are three species of hornbill, paradise flycatcher, racket-tailed drongo, blue-throated barbet and Indian lories and lorikeets. One of the pristine Wildlife Sanctuaries in Karnataka, the Jayamangali Black Reserve is a forest ecosystem bordering the rocky hills of Andhra Pradesh.
It has the second largest contiguous population of Blackbuck in Karnataka. Best time to visit : The climate gets extreme during different seasons. The best time to visit the Conservation Reserve is post monsoon until winters. Flora and fauna : This forest reserve is predominantly made up of open grasslands and bushes and is rich in Acacia and Eucalyptus plantation. There are more than 80 species of medicinal plants in this area.
There is other wildlife like the leopard, wolf, Jungle Cat and Civet as well. One of the few Wildlife Sanctuaries in Karnataka as well as the country, this elephant camp is home to many Asiatic elephants and is considered to be one of those places that must be visited at least once in a lifetime. This camp is one of the best places for wildlife tourism in the state as it has surreal and peaceful surroundings and breathtaking sights to wonder.
Originally set up in order to train elephants for logging purposes, such programs were abolished in after which these mighty animals were trained for religious ceremonies and ritual processions. These animals are now trained for human interaction.
Flora and fauna : surrounded by lush green thick forests, along with elephants, you can spot animals like sambhar, the spotted deer, tigers, leopards, wild dogs, gaurs, bears and crocodiles.
Formed in after joining the two sanctuaries of Dandeli and Anshi, the Kali Tiger Reserve is one of the largest, most beautiful jungles in the country and is very bio-diverse in nature, especially for tigers.
It is spread over a total area of over square kilometres. The reserve gets its name from the Kali river that flows through it and serves as the lifeline of the ecosystem here. It is also home to the Bengal tigers, black panthers and Indian elephants, amongst other distinctive fauna.
Flora and fauna : the reserve predominantly has rain forests and moist deciduous forests, and include trees and plants like bintangur, Malabar tamarind, Garcinia morella, Knema attenuata, blackboard tree, Flacourtia montana, Artocarpus lacucha, true cinnamon, bamboo, bauhinia, eucalyptus, lantana, silver oak, teak and jamba among others. Home to black panthers, elephants and tigers, the reserve also has other animals like the Indian bison, sloth bear, Indian wild boar, bonnet macaque, northern plains grey langur, grey slender loris, and several species of deer.
You can also spot Wild dog, jackal, jungle cat, leopard cat, small Indian civet, Indian grey mongoose, flying squirrel, porcupine, Malabar civet, Indian giant squirrel and pangolins here.
Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the most important bird sanctuaries in the world and is one of the 21 well-known Wildlife Sanctuaries in Karnataka.
Established in , the wildlife sanctuary is as one of the World Heritage Sites. Covered by steep terrain and waterfalls alongside mountain streams, the sanctuary is home to the Kadamakkal reserve forest.
Flora and fauna : There are semi-evergreen vegetation and dense evergreen trees that are spread across the region. Primates are also easily found here, their species include common langur, lion-tailed macaque, and bonnet macaque.
The sanctuary has a rich diversity of birds which include threatened species like black and orange flycatcher, grey breasted laughing thrush and Nilgiri Flycatcher.
There are also birds like a Nilgiri wood pigeon, Malabar Grey Hornbill, Grey Headed Bulbul, blue winged parakeet, small sunbird and the white-bellied blue flycatcher. Named after Talakaveri, the origin of the Cauvery River which lies on the eastern edge of the sanctuary, this place was declared a Wildlife Sanctuary in Talakaveri wildlife sanctuary is spread over One can also find coffee and cardamom plantations here.
Flora and fauna : Dipterocarpus indicus, Hopea parviflora, Dysoxylum malabaricum, Pallaquim ellipticum, Mesua ferrea and Artocarpus lakoocha are some of the plant and tree species found here.
One of the most important and the largest Wildlife Sanctuaries in Karnataka, this place covers the 6 isles of crocodile infested backwaters of the river Kaveri. Named after the famous Hindu God Sri Ranganatha Swamy, who is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, this sanctuary is spread over an area of 40 acres with Kaveri River flowing through it.
Flora and fauna : Riverine reed beds cover the island banks, while the islands themselves are covered in broadleaf forests, with dominant species of the Arjun tree, bamboo groves, and Eucalyptus and acacia trees. The sanctuary also houses numerous small mammals, including bonnet macaque, smooth coated otter, colonies of flying fox and common small mammals like common palm civet and Indian grey mongoose and the monitor lizard.
Besides the avifauna; the reserve attracts migratory birds from distant places like Australia, Siberia and even North America. Om Beach of Gokarna carries a spiritual significance concerning its geographical appearance. You can witness the joining of two semi-crescent pieces of land here and this is why and how the beach derived its present identity. It is simply amazing to observe the transitory phases of the skyline from the shores of Om Beach.
Do not miss on your cameras as there are surely going to be plentiful moments for you to capture here.
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