Nagarhole National Park also knows as Rajiv Gandhi National Park is located in the two districts of Karnataka, namely Mysore and Kodagu. Nagarhole a combination of two Kannada words ‘Nagara’ signifying ‘Cobra’ and ‘Hole’ signifying ‘River’, justifies its name completely as several streams serpentine through the rich tropical forest of this national park. Spread in […]
Sakrebailu Elephant Camp – Fun with the Elephants
On the Shimoga Thirthahalli road, around 14 km from Shimoga is the Sakrebailu Elephant Camp. The camp houses several captive elephants. Sakrebailu is an eco-tourism center. The elephants in these camps are trained by skilled Mahouts. The camp is located on the banks of the River Tunga. Many wild elephants residing in the forest also […]
Forests in Karnataka – A Complete Guide
Karnataka is spread across a geographical area of 191,791 square km (74,051 sq. mi). The recorded forest area of Karnataka is 43,356.47 sq. km, as per the annual report of the state’s Forest Department for the year 2014-15. Karnataka’s forest area is about 22.61% of the state’s geographical area. It accounts for around 6.18% of India’s […]
Tyavarekoppa Lion and Tiger Reserve, Shimoga
The Tyavarekoppa Lion and Tiger Reserve is a popular wildlife destination of Karnataka. It is located at a distance of about 10 km from Shimoga (also known as Shivamogga) on the Shimoga-Sagar Road. The reserve is spread across 200 hectares of land. Tyavarekoppa Lion and Tiger Reserve is a place to rehabilitate the lions and […]
Sharavathi Wildlife Sanctuary
Sharavathi Wildlife Sanctuary is in Sagar of Shimoga District in Karnataka. It is 350 Kms from Bangalore. Located near Jog Falls, the sanctuary covers the Sharavathi Valley Region, near the western border of Karnataka. It is spread over an area of 431 Kms. The sanctuary is nourished by the Sharavathi river. Linganamakki reservoir spread over […]
Sanctuaries in Karnataka
Karnataka is known for its tourism. But very few know about the sanctuaries the state has. How many of you have visited a peacock or bear sanctuary? Karnataka has them and much more! Anshi National Park Attiveri Bird Sanctuary Bandipur National Park Bankapur peacock sanctuary Bird Watching in Coorg Bannerghata National Park Bheemeshwari Biligirirangan Hills […]
