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Park Name
Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary (492.46 Kms)		 State
Karnataka
Country
India		 Santuary Type
Wildlife Sanctuary, Any, Tiger Reserve, Elephant Reserve
Best Time to Visit
October, November, December, Any
Overview
Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary situated in the midst of Western Ghats in Chikmagalur and Shimoga districts of Karnataka.The Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary boasts of a substantial tiger population It was declared as the 25th Project Tiger of India in 1998. Kallahathigiri is the higest peak in the sanctuary with a height of 1,875 Mts. Kemmannugundi and Bababuden Hills, are within the sanctuary. The lush green vegetation and lofty hill ranges are a beautiful and spectacular. The wildlife sanctuary is called so after the Bhadra River which flows through the lush forests. The lush green vegetation of the Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary consists of mostly moist and dry deciduous forests. More than 120 species of trees grow here, which include Teak, Rosewood, Mathi, Honne, Nandi, Tadasalu and Kindal. Bhadra is popularly known as Muthodi Wildlife Sanctuary, after the village on its fringes.

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Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary

26-Nov-2021(Morning)

Updated By : Guide

Description

wild dogs, elephants, gaur, sambar, barking deer, spotted deer, wild boar.

Mammals

wild dogs, elephants, gaur, sambar, barking deer, spotted deer, wild boar

Birds

river terns, black capped kingfisher, white bellied sea eagle, spotted eagle owl, osprey with fish, crested serpent eagle, indian pitta, malabar pied hornbill

Reptiles

monitor lizard

Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary

25-Nov-2021(Morning)

Updated By : Guide

Description

two sloth bear, elephant, gaur, sambar, barking deer, spotted deer, wild boar.

Mammals

two sloth bear, elephant, gaur, sambar, barking deer, spotted deer, wild boar

Birds

river terns, blue-capped rock-thrush, osprey with fish, crested serpent eagle, indian pitta, malabar pied hornbill

Reptiles

monitor lizard

Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary

24-Nov-2021(Morning)

Updated By : Guide

Description

 leopard, gaur, sambar, barking deer, spotted deer, wild boar.

Mammals

leopard, gaur, sambar, barking deer, spotted deer, wild boar

Birds

blue-capped rock-thrush, osprey, crested serpent eagle, indian pitta, malabar pied hornbill

Reptiles

monitor lizard

Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary

23-Nov-2021(Morning)

Updated By : Guide

Description

gaur, sambar, barking deer, spotted deer.

Mammals

gaur, sambar, barking deer, spotted deer

Birds

osprey, crested serpent eagle, indian pitta, malabar pied hornbill, jungle owlet

Reptiles

monitor lizard

Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary

22-Nov-2021(Morning)

Updated By : Guide

Description

wild dogs with kill, elephant, gaur, sambar, barking deer, spotted deer.

Mammals

wild dogs with kill, elephant, gaur, sambar, barking deer, spotted deer

Birds

osprey, white bellied sea eagle, crested serpent eagle, indian pitta, malabar pied hornbill, eagle owl

Reptiles

monitor lizard

Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary

21-Nov-2021(Morning)

Updated By : Guide

Description

two leopards, wild dogs, elephant, gaur, sambar, barking deer, spotted deer, wild boar.

Mammals

two leopards, wild dogs, elephant, gaur, sambar, barking deer, spotted deer, wild boar

Birds

black capped kingfisher(2), osprey, crested hawk eagle, stork billed kingfisher, grey headed fish eagle, crested serpent eagle, indian pitta, malabar pied hornbill, brown fish owl

Reptiles

monitor lizard

Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary

20-Nov-2021(Morning)

Updated By : Guide

Description

 three leopards, herd of elephants, gaur, sambar, barking deer, spotted deer.

Mammals

three leopards, herd of elephants, gaur, sambar, barking deer, spotted deer

Birds

osprey, crested hawk eagle, white bellied sea eagle, stork billed kingfisher, grey headed fish eagle, crested serpent eagle, indian pitta, malabar pied hornbill, brown fish owl

Reptiles

monitor lizard

Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary

19-Nov-2021(Morning)

Updated By : Guide

Description

 elephants, gaur, barking deer, spotted deer.

Mammals

elephants, gaur, barking deer, spotted deer

Birds

osprey, crested serpent eagle, indian pitta

Reptiles

monitor lizard

Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary

18-Nov-2021(Morning)

Updated By : Guide

Description

 gaur, barking deer, spotted deer.

Mammals

gaur, barking deer, spotted deer

Birds

crested serpent eagle, malabar pied hornbill, indian pitta

Reptiles

monitor lizard

Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary

17-Nov-2021(Morning)

Updated By : Guide

Description

 spotted deer, wild boar.

Mammals

spotted deer, wild boar

Birds

white bellied sea eagle, osprey, grey heron, indian pitta

Reptiles

monitor lizard

Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary

16-Nov-2021(Morning)

Updated By : Guide

Description

 herd of gaur, spotted deer, barking deer, wild boar.

Mammals

herd of gaur, spotted deer, barking deer, wild boar

Birds

crested serpent eagle, osprey, malabar pied hornbill, grey heron, indian pitta

Reptiles

monitor lizard

Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary

15-Nov-2021(Morning)

Updated By : Guide

Description

herd of gaur, spotted deer, wild boar.

Mammals

herd of gaur, spotted deer, wild boar

Birds

crested serpent eagle, osprey, malabar pied hornbill, grey heron, indian pitta

Reptiles

crocodile, monitor lizard

Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary

14-Nov-2021(Morning)

Updated By : Guide

Description

wild dogs, elephant, herd of gaur, sambar, barking deer, wild boar.

Mammals

wild dogs, elephant, herd of gaur, sambar, barking deer, wild boar

Birds

crested serpent eagle, osprey, stork billed kingfisher, grey heron, indian pitta

Reptiles

monitor lizard

Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary

13-Nov-2021(Morning)

Updated By : Guide

Description

leopard, herd of gaur, sambar, barking deer, wild boar.

Mammals

leopard, herd of gaur, sambar, barking deer, wild boar

Birds

crested serpent eagle, osprey, grey heron, indian pitta

Reptiles

monitor lizard

Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary

12-Nov-2021(Morning)

Updated By : Guide

Description

sloth bear, wild dogs, elephants, herd of gaur, sambar, barking deer, wild boar.

Mammals

sloth bear, wild dogs, elephants, herd of gaur, sambar, barking deer, wild boar

Birds

crested serpent eagle, osprey, woolly necked stork

Reptiles

monitor lizard

Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary

11-Nov-2021(Morning)

Updated By : Guide

Description

2 leopards (mother and cub), elephant, herd of gaur, sambar, barking deer, wild boar.

Mammals

2 leopards (mother, cub), elephant, herd of gaur, sambar, barking deer, wild boar

Birds

osprey, lesser adjutant stork, crested serpent eagle, osprey

Reptiles

indian rock python, monitor lizard

Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary

10-Nov-2021(Morning)

Updated By : Guide

Description

sloth bear,  gaur, barking deer,  spotted deer, wild boar.

Mammals

sloth bear, gaur, barking deer, spotted deer, wild boar

Birds

osprey, stork billed kingfisher, crested serpent eagle

Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary

09-Nov-2021(Morning)

Updated By : Guide

Description

gaur, barking deer,  spotted deer, wild boar.

Mammals

gaur, barking deer, spotted deer, wild boar

Birds

osprey, crested serpent eagle, malabar pied hornbill, jungle owlet

Reptiles

monitor lizard

Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary

08-Nov-2021(Morning)

Updated By : Guide

Description

wild dogs, gaur, barking deer, barking deer, spotted deer, wild boar.

Mammals

wild dogs, gaur, barking deer, barking deer, spotted deer, wild boar

Birds

osprey, crested serpent eagle, grey headed fish eagle

Reptiles

monitor lizard

Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary

07-Nov-2021(Morning)

Updated By : Guide

Description

leopard, wild dogs, gaur, barking deer, barking deer

Mammals

leopard, wild dogs, gaur, barking deer, barking deer

Birds

malabar pied hornbill, osprey, crested serpent eagle, stork billed king fisher

Reptiles

monitor lizard

Multiple species across multiple timelines

Multiple species for last7, 14 & 28 days and custom dates.

Multiple species for last 12 months

Multiple species for last 12 months

Selected species for across all gates

For the selected species compared across all gates for last 7,14 & 28 days and custom days

Selected species - morning versus evening

For the selected species for morning versus evening for last 7 days or 14 days or 28 days or custom dates.

Selected species across gates, last 12 months

For the selected species for all gates for lat 12 months

Selected species versus multiple parks

For the selected species compared to other parks for 7,14 & 28 days and for custom dates

Sightings description summary for last 7 days

Last week's sightings summary

Tiger sightings for last 7 days

Last week's tiger sightings names & summary

How to reach?

By Air: Nearest Airports: Bangalore, Mangalore
By Rail: Nearest Railway Station: Kadur Railway Station.

By Road: The Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary is well connected by roads and distances with various cities can be calculated as follows: Chikmagalur (40 km), Bangalore (285 km) and Mysore (200 km).

Safari

Jeep/Boat/Canter Safari

We offer a mix of Jeep, Canter & Boat safari with maximum Jeep Safaris. It's a "MUST" in Kabini as per the order of the Tourism & Forest Dept. You will NOT get exclusive gypsies here unlike other parts of India

Weather Details
MonthSeasonAvg. Minimum (°C/°F)Avg. Maximum (°C/°F)
JanuaryWinter15/5932/90
FebruaryWinter16/6135/95
MarchSummer22/7237/99
AprilSummer26/7943/109
MaySummer29/8443/109
JunePre-monsoon29/8439/102
JulyMonsoon26/7931/88
AugustMonsoon27/8132/90
SeptemberMonsoon25/7733/91
OctoberPost-monsoon/Winter20/6832/90
NovemberPost-monsoon/Winter13/5531/88
DecemberWinter11/5231/88

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