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Location:
Kemmannagundi, Karnataka
Total Area: 540 sq. kms
Main Attractions: Gaur, Chital
Visiting Season: September to May
Description: B.R Hills Wildlife Sanctuary
Situated at a height of 5,091 feet, B.R Hills Wildlife
Sanctuary is a unique blend of resort and wildlife
sanctuary, a must for wildlife lovers. Dancing trees,
whistling winds and swirling streams form a backdrop to
some very rare animal. The B.R Wildlife sanctuary is 3,375
ft above sea level and is spread over an area of 540 sq.
kms of undulating hills and valleys covered in deciduous
forests and Sholas.
Topography:
The BR Hills Wildlife Sanctuary is an important link
between the Eastern and the Western Ghats. The river
Cauvery flows South East and at Kollegal takes an abrupt
turn towards the North and again returns to its initial
course. This reflects the geographic significance as well
as the wonderful blend of the Biligiri Rangaswamy and Male
Mahadeshwar ranges, bridging the gap between the Western
Ghats and the Eastern Ghats.
Wildlife Attractions:
The B R Hills Wildlife sanctuary is home to many species
of wild animals. The sanctuary is teeming with varied
flora and fauna. Gaurs, chitals, sambhars, bears,
elephants, panthers and tigers inhabit the place in large
numbers. Here is an opportunity for the nature lover to
study over 200 species of birds, chief among which are the
racket-tailed drongo and the crested eagle.
Adventure Activities:
Professional angling, amateur fishing, coracle boat rides,
bird watching, river rafting, trekking, outdoor camping
will keep you busy. Every April you can witness the
wonderful Ratha festival at the BR Temple too.
Park Trips:
For trips within the park one can either trek up on foot
or opt for jeep safaris or elephant rides.
Visiting Season:
The BR Hills Wildlife sanctuary is open throughout the
year. Best time to sight wildlife is June to October when
the animals come out for water. But the more comfortable
time to visit if relaxation is what you're looking for is
winter to early summer. Make sure you take permission from
the Forest Department at Chamarajnagar if you are not
staying at the resort.
Access:
By Air: The nearest airport is at Bangalore
By Rail: Bangalore is the nearest rail junction.
By Road: It is easily accessible by road being 100 km from
Bangalore via Kanakapura / Halagur. 85 km from Mysore via
Malavalli and 245 km from Ooty via Mysore. There is couple
of buses leaving from Mysore everyday. Mysore is 90 kms
and Bangalore is 254 kms away.
Accommodation & Facilities:
Furnished twin bed tents, with attached modern toilet
facilities, lit by hurricane lamps. Furnished ethnic huts
on stilts, with attached modern toilet facilities again
lit by hurricane lamps. Furnished rooms at the Maharaja's
Bungalow with electricity are also available for the one's
seeking some luxury. There is a bar and multi-cuisine
dining is at the open-sided Gol Ghar restaurant, a Jungle
Lodges specialty as well as conference facilities.
General Information:
Nearby Excursions: Biligiriangaswamy Temple
Nearby Cities: Bangalore
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