Wildlife Sanctuaries and National Parks of Karnataka

Sanctuaries and National Parks of Karnataka

^*Map showing the location of Wildlife Sanctuaries and National Parks of Karnataka.

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Karnataka hoards a rich store of animal resources; as a result Karnataka wildlife tour is mesmerizing! Nowhere in the world do we find locations that are as exotic as the Karnataka wildlife tours.

Karnataka wildlife tour stretches from the evergreen forests of the Western Ghats to the scrub jungle of the plains. Set amidst this picturesque setting, the Karnataka reserve forests and wildlife sanctuaries largely attract the tourists and this heavily contribute towards Karnataka wildlife tours.

Wildlife destinations that form an integral part of Karnataka wildlife tour

Bandipur National Park- Bandipur National Park forms the main attraction in Karnataka wildlife tour. The park, established in 1931 by the Mysore Maharajahs, is nestled between the foothills of the Nilgiris and contains animals such as:

Peafowl
Partridges
Gaint Squirrel
Dhole (wild Dog)
elephants, etc.

Moreover, exotic trees also form a part of this Karnataka wildlife tour, viz.:

Teak
Rosewood
Honne
Mathi
Bamboo
sandal, etc.

Bhimeshwari National Park- Bhimeshwari National Park, situated between the twin falls of Barachukki and Gaganachukki and the Mekedatu fall, is a perfect spot for Karnataka wildlife tour. At this location, tourists can come across a wide variety of animals, such as:

Elephants
Deers
Wild Boars
Monkeys
Jackals
Crocodiles
leopards, etc.

Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary- This wildlife sanctuary is a home to many animals and birds. Moreover, during the winter season many birds hailing from Siberia can be seen in this spot, viz.:

White Ibis
Egret
Heron
Partridge
cormorant, etc.

Besides, we also come across a number of other parks that contribute towards the Karnataka wildlife tours, viz.:

Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary.
Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple Sanctuary.
Nagarhole National Park.
Kambini National Park.

Karnataka, indeed, boasts of having a rich flora and fauna; therefore, Karnataka wildlife tour is like a joy ride!

Last Updated on : 05 April 2013

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