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Karnataka - Wildlife

TigersConstituted in 1955, Nagarahole Game Sanctuary comprises of Arikeri, Hatgat and Nalkeri Reserve Forests. A portion of these forests was once the exclusive hunting reserve of the erstwhile Maharajas of Mysore. Sprawling over an area of 6733 sq. kilometers Nagarhole game sanctuary has a wide variety of birds and animals. The Bandipur National Park is flanked by the Nagarahole Park in the northwest and the Madumalai Sanctuary of Kerala in the southwest. Peacock, deer and Elephants are some of the major attractions in Bandipur National Park while traveling through this park.

Bird The Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary comprises a group of six islets on the River Kaveri. The islets are surrounded by the waters of the Krishna Raja Sagar Reservoir. Many birds including the Little and Large cormorant, the Night heron, Snake Bird, White ibis, Great Stone Plovers, spoon bills, Lesser Whistling Teals can be sighted here. 

Kabini River Lodge provides a breathtaking view. Patches of bright blue pools, green trees of varying heights, and animals roaming free. If you dare to take a walk in the forest you are bound to take home some unforgettable memories. Elephants, Leopards, antelopes or may be even a sporting tiger couple. These make some exciting pictures. You can also hire a tent and spend a night in the jungle. The low sizzle of the campfire is occasionally broken by a roar or a trumpet.

Bhimeshwari is a natural habitat for the finest game fish-Mahseer that weights 100 lbs and fights like a Tiger. Cauvery is abounding with many types of fish and other water animals. Bhimeshwari 117 kilometers from Bangalore has abundant wild life like Elephants, Deers, Boars, Monkeys, Jackals, Crocodiles, Otters and even Leopards. Birds like Heron, Ibis, Cormorant, Kingfisher etc. are found in plenty.

You have a fishing camp that provides enthusiastic anglers a chance to try their luck at fishing. The fishing camp provides all amenities like cots, mosquito nets, toilet and even a Kitchen. Food is served in Gol-Ghar the open-air dining rooms. Tented camps with bonfires light up the nights making the surroundings all the more mysterious.

Bhadra Sanctuary is located in the Chikmaglur & Shimoga districts, Bhadra is one of the most fascinating sanctuaries. The great Indian Gaur, Barking Deer, Flying Fox, Mongoose, Elephants, Panthers, Macaque, Bulbuls, Barbet, Blue Jay, Kingfisher, Robin, Weaver Drongo and many other exotic creatures have made Bhadra their home. 257 kilometers from Bangalore & 185 kilometers from Hassan, Bhadra offers accommodation in the form of cottages & tented camps.

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