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Sanctuary

With recorded forest area of around 38,720 square kilometers, Karnataka enjoys a rich and diverse wildlife. This Indian state has a number of wildlife sanctuaries across its length and breadth for preserving its fauna. The 539.58 Square Km, Biligiriranga Swamy Temple Wildlife Sanctuary is habitat for a variety of mammals like elephants, tigers, sloth bears, gaur, barking deer and sambar. Situated between Chikmagalur and Shimoga, the Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary is a tiger reserve and also has a leopard population. Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttara Kannada district is home to Malabar giant squirrel, elephant and wild boar.

Karnataka also has sanctuaries for birds such as the Ranibennur Blackbuck Sanctuary and Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary. Mainly a blackbuck conserves, Ranibennur Blackbuck Sanctuary is also a habitat for endangered great Indian Bustard. Other notable wildlife sanctuaries in Karnataka are Adichunchangiri Wildlife Sanctuary, Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary and Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary. Read more about Sanctuaries in Karnataka

Mandagadde Bird Sanctuary – The little island of Mandagadde

May 14, 2017 by madur

Mandagadde Bird Sanctuary

Mandagadde Bird Sanctuary is one of the best places to spot birds. Know more about Mandagadde Bird Sanctuary and things to do here.

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Jayamangali Blackbuck Conservation Reserve, Madhugiri

February 21, 2017 by Raggi Mudde

Jayamangali Blackbuck Reserve, Madhugiri

Jayamangali Blackbuck Reserve near Tumkur is a must-visit before nature buffs. Know more about Jayamangali Blackbuck Reserve and its flora and fauna

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Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary, Coorg

January 5, 2017 by Raggi Mudde

Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary, Coorg Sanctuary

Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the most important bird sanctuaries of the world. It is located in the State of Karnataka. The sanctuary is in the Kogadu (Coorg) district in Somwarpet taluk. This wildlife sanctuary is one of the 21 well-known wildlife sanctuaries in the State of Karnataka, it holds importance because it is […]

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Deva Raya Wildlife Sanctuary, Bellary

January 5, 2017 by Raggi Mudde

Deva Raya Wildlife Sanctuary , Sanctuary Bellary

Deva Raya Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary in Bellary. Know more about Deva Raya Wildlife Sanctuary, visiting time, entry fee etc.

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Ranebennur Blackbuck Sanctuary, Haveri

January 3, 2017 by Raggi Mudde

Ranebennur Blackbuck Sanctuary , Haveri Sanctuary

Ranebennur Blackbuck Sanctuary is a must visit for nature buff. Know more about Ranebennur Blackbuck Deer Sanctuary, its visiting time, entry fees etc.

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Bankapura Peacock Sanctuary – Peacocks inside a Fort

December 30, 2016 by Raggi Mudde

Bankapur peacock sanctuary

Bankapura Peacock Sanctuary is situated inside the Bankapura Fort. Know more about Bankapura Peacock Sanctuary and its bio-diversity.

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Attiveri Bird Sanctuary – An Ideal Destination for Nature Lovers

December 28, 2016 by madur

Attiveri Bird Sanctuary

Attiveri Bird Sanctuary in Mundgod, Hubli is a less explored bird sanctuary in Karnataka. Read on to know more about Attiveri Bird Sanctuary.

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Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary, Near Hampi – Home to Sloth Bears

December 6, 2016 by Raggi Mudde

sanctuaries in Karnataka, Daroji Bear Sanctuary

Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary near Hampi is the only place where we find Sloth Bears in India. Entree fees, & about the bears in Daroji Bear Sanctuary.

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Sanctuaries In Karnataka

August 20, 2009 by Raggi Mudde

sanctuaries in Karnataka, Daroji Bear Sanctuary

Did you know that you don’t have to travel very far to catch a glimpse of majestic elephants, tigers and other wild animals in their natural habitat? Karnataka is home to a number of wildlife sanctuaries and parks. A visit to one of these sanctuaries is a great weekend getaway. Top Sanctuaries In Karnataka Some […]

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