About
Dandeli Kali Wildlife Sanctuary :
Far from the din of the city, lies the calm and peaceful Dandeli Wildlife
Sanctuary, the largest wildlife sanctuary in Karnataka.
Nestling some very rare animal and birds is an unspoilt, untouched and
unexplored treasure of wildlife. Where you can race with the wind, trek down
nature trails.
Hearken to the whisper in the air and see wonder in every tree in the
awesome forest. Sight crocodiles basking in the sun and flocks of beautiful
waterbirds as you float down the river Kali in a coracle.
Witness the miracle of a butterfly, a giant spider 's web or a blade of
grass, each of which is an inscription of hope.
The Wild Population :
Sloth Bear, Bush Grail, Deer, Elephant, Sambar, Tiger, Gaur, Panther and
Partridge are some of the many inhabitants of the sanctuary.
Enjoying The Wild :
The sanctuary offers wildlife safaris in jeeps nature walks, bird watching,
crocodile sighting trips, fishing, coracle boat rides, trekking in the
jungles of Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary.
About
Nagarhole National Park :
Nagarahole (check spelling please) is derived from the combination of two
Kannada words-'nagar' meaning snake and 'hole' meaning streams and true to
its name a number of streams snake through its rich tropical forests.
Nagarahole is situated in the picturesque districts of Kodagu and Mysore in
southern Karnataka. The Nagarahole National Park was first set up in 1955.
In 1975 its area was increased to include a greater expanse of forest
reserve.
Once an exclusive hunting preserve of the erstwhile rulers of Mysore, the
terrain of this Park is gently undulating with lush green vegetation, swamps
and numerous water resources, rendering it an ideal habitat for a wide
variety of wildlife.
The Wild Population :
The forest is home to animals like the four-horned antelope, sloth bear,
jungle cat, civet, spotted deer, elephant, wild dog, flying fox, tiger,
panther, gaur (Indian bison), sambhar, wild boar, black-naped hare, bonnet
macaque, and pangolin.
Cobras, crocodiles, kraits, pythons, vipers, and several species of lizards
are also found here. Among the 250 bird species found here, the prominent
ones are the common babbler, bee-eater, bulbul, dove, crested serpent,
hornbill, Malabar pied, alexandrine, peacock, woodpecker, warbler, great
Indian reed, eagle, crested hawk, golden-back parakeet, and the southern
tree pie.
Nagarhole is worth visiting at the height of the dry season, when wild
animals can be spotted in large numbers near sources of water.
Viewing The Wild :
At Nagarhole, there are excellent facilities for viewing wildlife and large
groups of gaur, elephant, sambar, chital and even the occasional tiger or
leopard are seen. Vehicles and guides are available to take you around the
Nagarhole National Park.
If this natural heaven awakens the 'spirit of adventure' in you then
consider heading for the Brahmagiri Mountains-an inviting destination for
those who wish to go trekking. Prior permission is required from the
authorities before embarking on a trekking trail
Location :
Karnataka Nearest
Access :
Nagarhole, Madumulai and Wynad National parks
Main Wildlife Found :
Jungle Cat Tiger Wild Boar Chital Gaur
Coverage Area : 87,420 hectares
Bandipur National Park is a beautiful forest reserve located in the
southern Indian state of Karnataka. This national park occupies a special
place in India’s efforts towards natural conservation. It was created
in the 1930s from the local Maharaja Voodiyar’s hunting lands, and
named Venugopal Wildlife Park. Bandipur National Park was expanded later in
1941 to adjoin the Nagarhole National Park, which lay towards its northern
edge, and Wynad and Madumulai Sanctuaries, which lay towards its southern
edge in the states of Kerala and Tamilnadu, respectively.
The entire area now constitutes the vast Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, one of
India's most extensive tracts of protected forest. It has been a designated
tiger reserve in 1973. Bandipur National Park lies in the Indian Deccan
plateau area, thus being totally in the shadow of the Western Ghats. The
region is well endowed in terms of vegetation and flora that ranges from
deciduous and evergreen forest covers to open grassy woodlands. Valuable
hardwoods including rosewood and teak are also found here. The lifeline of
the forest is the Moyar River, which irrigates the area along with two minor
rivulets. The river also acts as a boundary between the Park and the
Madumulai Sanctuary. Bandipur is one of the finest and most accessible
habitats of the Asiatic elephant. Its vast open spaces make it a pleasant
and convenient outing for visitors to see the elephant in its natural
surroundings.
