India – Rich in Wildlife and Biodiversity…

With 96 National parks and over 500 wildlife sanctuaries, the range of diversity of India’s wildlife heritage is matchless. Its indeed a home of rich flora, fauna and avifauna that includes over 550 mammals, 30,000 insects, 2000 species and sub species of birds. There are over 500 species of reptiles and amphibians including the deadly king cobras, pythons, crocodiles. The majestic elephants, the prowling Bengal tigers and the king Asiatic Lions are all part of the rich Indian Wildlife.

Some of the National sanctuaries are

· Jim Corbett in Uttaranchal

· Kanha and Bandhavgarh in Madhya Pradesh

· Ranthambore in Rajasthan

· Gir in Gujarat

Being unique in the richness and diversity of its vegetation and wildlife and rare species are found here it attracts people from all the world. Geographically national park’s and wildlife sanctuaries from Ladakh in Himalayas to Southern tip of Tamil Nadu, are outstanding and the country continues to ‘WOW’ the tourists across the globe.

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Sahyadri Mountains...

Western Ghats very well known as Sahyadri Mountains are the mountains ranging from all along the western side of India. Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and finally Kerala all these fall into Western Ghat range.

According to the experts 60% of the mountain ranges are located in Karnataka. A nature lover, wildlife enthusiast, Bird watching, a nature photographer, enjoy trekking or simply love outdoors, then it’s a perfect holiday destinataion for you.

Karnataka’s best spectacular views of dense forests, deep valleys, and magnificent sunsets all this and more can experienced. Each has its own unique charm, take your pick from sandalwood forests, coffee plantations, trekking trails, waterfalls, and wildlife.

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Pandavapura - Town of pandavas...

‘Town of Pandavas’ and so is the name Pandavpura. Pandavapura features during the Mahabharata period and it is said that pandavas ended their exile of 14 years here. Here is where Bheema slayed Bakasure, the demon.

After Indian independence these rocky hills called as “Kuntti Betta” by locals. Also the French named the small town as “French rocks”, as the town is in the vicinity of two rocky hills. Apart from the rocks, Pandavapura lake is a beautiful place to visit. The full view Pandavapura lake at the base of the hill could be seen only from the hilltop.

The view from the top of the hill is astounding with alternate square sugarcane and paddy fields spread like a design on a quilt till the horizon. While the clouds formed shadows on the lake, the color of the sky & the sun created magic of the surface of the lake.

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Biligiri Ranganna Hills

A unique blend of a wildlife sanctuary and hill station, the Biligiri Ranganna Hills (B. R. Hills) is a haven for a variety of wild animals and birds.

At the K Gudi (Kyathadevara Gudi) you are in nature's lap. Here dawn is greeted by the chirping melody of birds and nights lit by hurricane lamps, all adding to the delightful experience amidst a perfect jungle setting.

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Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary...

Hampi near Hospet, in Bellary district is a renowned world heritage centre. The unique Sloth Bear sanctuary is situated very close to this heritage site. Situated only 15 kilometers from Hampi, Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary is the only sanctuary in North Karnataka.

It has proved to be a suitable habitat for the Indian Sloth Bears in a span of few years. It is estimated that about 120 Sloth Bears are living in this sanctuary, apart from Leopards, Hyena, Jackals, Wild Boars, Porcupine, Pangolins, Star Tortoise, Monitor Lizard, Mongoose, Pea Fowls, Partridges, Painted Spur Hen, Quails etc. About 90 species of birds, and 27 species of butterflies have also been identified in this sanctuary in a preliminary survey.

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Jungle Lodge & Resorts – The Benchmark!

Title as it mentions JLR has set a benchmark in Ecotourism for more then 2 decades. Recognized for its resorts and the hospitality its has won many accolades including the government of India Awards for excellence Eco-friendly Tourism. The chain of resorts across Karnataka by JLR are in the following places:

* Kabini
* K Gudi
* Doddamakalli
* Dubare
* Bheemeshwari
* Galibore
* Devbagh
* Bannerghatta
* Bandipur
* Kali
* River tern Lodge
* Om Beach Resort

Besides offering enthralling expanses of wilderness, rivers and beach, our resorts provide comfort and hospitality that is on par with the best, the world over.

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Explore the Hill Stations of Karnataka…

Karnataka is an enchanting land abounding in scenic beauty, rich is flora and fauna and most of them are unexplored. Hill stations of Karnataka are more pristine and beautiful.

• Coorg
• Agumbe
• Kemmangundi
• Chikamagalur
• Nandi Hills

Apart from scenic treks, bird watching, boating and picturesque waterfalls, these hilly areas are also close to major coffee producing areas in the state, making a trip all the more interesting. Many resorts have sprung up to accommodate those who want to relax.

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Coorg – The Scotland of India!!!

Very well known as the Scotland of India, Coorg’s picturesque beauty covered with mist-covered slopes. Coorg is known for Coffee and Orange plantation. The coffee plantations in Madikeri alone accounts for almost half of Karnataka' s coffee production. Karnataka is known to be India' s largest producer of coffee.It is also famous for spices, pepper, cardamoms, etc.

Coorg is a beautiful hill station in South India. Coorg was earlier known as Kodaimalenadu, which in the local language Kannada, means ‘dense forest on a steep hill’. Also known as Kodagu, Coorg is the birthplace of the River Cauvery, the most famous river of Karnataka. You can enjoy a holiday in the cool environs of Coorg in Karnataka.

Madikeri, a scenic town in Coorg is a very popular destination and is located 252 kms from Bangalore. It is situated at 1525 m from the sea level.

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It's all about birding at Ranganthittu...

Ranganthittu’s popularity is grown not only in India but it has grown widely among foreign tourists too. Ranganthittu is situated in the bank of the river kaveri, near Mysore in Karnataka. It was declared as bird sanctuary in 1940 and since then the sanctuary has become as a paradise for bird watchers.

The six isles on the river Kaveri is also a part of this sanctuary. Apart from it being a home for native avian habitants, the sanctuary each year attracts a large number of migratory birds. According to the experts they believe that birds come to this sanctuary from as far as Siberia, Australia and even north America.

A variety of species you will come across at Ranganthittu and they include snake bird, darters, spoonbills, river tern, open bill storks, white Ibis, little cormorants, egret, heron, stone plougher, kingfisher and partridge. Apart from this Balmuri Falls are a must visit in the park.

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Masinagudi – Dream come Alive!

On the way to Tamil Nadu border just a few miles before Ooty lies an exotic location called Masinagudi. It offers you the best of tranquil, beautiful, peaceful and excellent getaway within the bounds of its vicinity.

Wildlife is the one of the added factors to Masinagudi as you have to pass by Bandipur Wildlife Sanctuary in Karnataka. Placed on the foothills of Nilgiris its pluch green, peaceful and adventurous at the same time with a lot of trekking and hiking options available for one and all.

Expect the unexpected variety of incidents, explore the beauties and bounties of nature and its residents in a jeep. Feeling the taste of adventure by taking long treks also fraternize with elephants and other wildlife leaving it to be an experience for lifetime.

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Devbagh Beckons

On entering Karwar, one immediately comes face to face with sea, dotted several islands on the horizon. Devbagh is just 3 kms away from karwar. Karwar lies on a thin strip of tropical sand that is bound by Arabian sea and Western Ghats on its eastern side and west side respectively.

If you are an adventure lover, Devbagh is an apt place for you to be there as it offers the best and exciting water sports such as parasailing, snorkeling, speedboat cruises, banana boat rides, water scooter and kayaking. Devbagh beach resort, located on devbagh beach has an endless stretch of pristine sands bordered by Arabian sea.

Devbagh resort offers a lot for it to be perfect holiday spot, its highly furnished log huts on stills and local gazebo called the Gol Ghar adds up to it.

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Mullayangiri - Highest Peak Point in Karnataka

Mullayangiri is a small Hillock in the temple compound, it is the highest peak point in Karnataka. There is a small temple (matta) on top of the hill. Its around 250 kms form Banagalore and 12 kms away from Chickamalgur.

It stands at 1930 meters and is the tallest peak in Karnataka. Mullayangiri is part of the the Baba Budan Giri Hill Ranges. Trekking through the beutiful Mullayangiri is the best experience. From the base, a place called Sarpad­hari (snake path), the climb to Mul­layan­giri is quite steep.

Baba Budan Giri its name from the Muslim Saint, Baba Budan. He resided here for more than 150 years and reared coffee from the seeds he had secured form yemen. It is situated 30 kms away from Chickmaglur and it is 1895 meters high.

The skies are a vibrant shade of blue and the scenery and view is cap­ti­vat­ing. Being a part of this Hillock and trekking all along is an enchanting experience in itself.

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Springs of Kemmanagundi...

Kemmanagundi is breath taking, with dense forests, ever flowing springs, cool climate and serene atmosphere. The pleasant weather and the scenic beauty inspired the erstwhile ruling Maharaja of Mysore to build a summer palace here.

Quite serene natural place, blended with lush green forests, Kemmanagundi is sure to revitalize and rejuvenate the tourist, physically, mentally and spiritually. Slashing down on the rock face leaving it to misty, the amazing waterfalls, the terrains with dense forests, cool shady walking ways, really an amazing experience. One can spend hours in moving around this unspoiled and unexplored paths and quiet glens, where one can do picnic, wander and converse with nature.

Kemmanagundi is a nice place to visit in any season. The monsoon is quite spectacular, with waterfalls takes its pride with chatting over and amidst the trees and facing the rough rocks, with fresh look after the mighty rains. Trekking, bathing and fun swimming are offered at this place for the adventurous people. Other attractive places of interest include the Rock Garden, Hebbe Falls and Z-Point.

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Kokkare Bellur of Pelicans and Painted storks…

Kokkare Bellur is village in Karnataka famous for its rare birds. Kokkare Bellur is one of the few nesting sites in India of the spotbilled pelican. In addition, it is also home to hundreds of painted storks. The best time to see the pelicans is in December and January.

Located off the Mysore highway, about 75 km from Bangalore. The spot billed pelican (Pelicans philippensis) is a globally threatened species that has suffered a rapid decline in population during that past seventy years. Of the ten known nesting sites in India the pelicanry at Kolamuru village in AP and one at Kaziranga in Assam have now been virtually abandoned.

For photographers interested in birds Kokkare Bellur is the best place one can sight the maximum.

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Elephants Paradise… Dubare Elephant Camp

Dubare is a forest area, amidst the thriving greenery of Coorg on the banks of river Kaveri, in between Kushalnagar and Siddapur. This area is populated by the Kurbas, the local tribals. During the period of Maharaja of Mysore, the Dubare reserve forest was used to train the elephants for the impressive Mysore Dussehra festival. The Karnataka Forest Department has about 150 Elephants in various camps and Dubare has been historically an important camp.

Dubare is the destination for the tourists to get an adventurous stay and as such can be really a fun trip as well as real adventure. Dubare offers to its visitor’s fun fishing, rafting and trekking in the wild hilly terrains. Pretty backwaters with some small islands here and there and thick forest on the banks offers Dubare the well deserved spot as a tourist paradise. One can do boating or go for elephant rides to experience the marvelous offers made by Dubare.

The moist deciduous forests of Dubare are home to many wild animals and a plethora of birds. Sighting of wild Asiatic Elephants are regular and so is spotting the sambhar and the spotted deer. The Indian Bison or Gaur and bears are also seen in these forests. Visitors also get to notice many crocodiles in the waters of River Cauvery at Dubare. Birdlife in Dubare is wonderful with peacocks, patridges, kingfishers and woodpeckers topping the list.

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Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary

Bhadra wildlife sanctuary is situated in the midst of Western Ghat in Chikmagalur and Shimoga districts of Karnataka. It is surrounded by lofty hill ranges of Mullaianagiri, Hebbegiri, Gangegiri & Babaudangiri, also the picturesque Bhadra river.

The lush green vegetation of the Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary consists of mostly moist and dry deciduous forests. More than 120 tree species grow here, which include Teak, Rosewood, Mathi, Honne, Nandi, Tadasalu and Kindal.

The Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary boasts of a substantial tiger population and as such the sanctuary was declared the 25th Project Tiger reserve of India in 1998. Bhadra is popularly known as Muthodi Wildlife Sanctuary, after the village on its fringes. Also the animals found here are tiger, leopard, elephant, gaur, spotted deer, sambhar, wild boar, etc

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The Second Largest Monolith of Asia - Madhugiri

Madhugiri is a town in Tumkur district in Karnataka. Madhugiri, or also known as Maddagiri. Madhugiri is famous for its giant rock overlooking the town and the fort nestling in its steep slopes. The giant rock is the second largest monolith of Asia. This monolith and the surrounding greenery of Madhugiri are the main attractions.

Madhugiri Fort is among the most beautiful hill forts built by the Vijaynagar dynasty. Many Jain Temples are also found at this place. This is an amazing historical place to visit for the tourists

Maidana halli Blackbuck Sanctuary is located 25kms way from Madhugiri. The black bucks are really gems of the spot. Tough they are sighted in groups, observing their behavior takes really good patience. Black bucks often provide a great challenge to photographers.

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Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary

Dandeli wildlife sanctuary is located in the banks of river kali, amidst thick forests and hills in Uttara Kannada district. The calm and peaceful Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary is reputed as the largest wildlife sanctuary in Karnataka. Nestling some very rare animal and birds is an unspoilt, untouched and unexplored treasure of wildlife that is sure to leave you spellbound.

Dandeli is very rich in flora and fauna. The forest in Dandeli is typical moist deciduous and semi evergreen types, with pockets of every green. The sanctuary is home of the barking, spotted and mouse deer, sloth bear, panther, tiger, gaur, elephant, wild dog, civet cat, bison, jackal, langur and giant flying squirrel, besides a variety of colourful birds and reptiles. The reptilian and amphibian fauna of the region include a variety of ruffles and frogs.

White water rafting in kali river is one of the major attractions here. Jungle Safari in open jeeps into the Dandeli wildlife sanctuary accompanied by trained naturalists are the best way to view wildlife here.

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Man made Park of India - Bannerghatta National Park

Bannerghatta National park is one of the richest natural zoological reserves present in India. Situated 22 kms from Bangalore city, is the major tourist attraction in the state of Karnataka.

It’s the first man made park in India and is a great source of knowledge. Another major attraction of the park is the children’s corner. Also, trekking enthusiasts can enjoy trekking in uddigebande, Hajjamana Kullu and Mirza hills.

The weather condition of the park is moderate all through the year you can visit anytime. However, the best season to visit the park is between the months of September to January.

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Bheemeshwari – Adventurous destination!!!

Bheemeshwari, a perfect holiday getaway lies in Mandya district in Karnataka. This place is a beautiful blend of natural beauty, adventure, a soothing ambience and adrenalin. It lies on the bank of river Cauvery, the most sacred and majestic river in South India.

The nature lovers can enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of this place amidst the adventurous river and forests of Karnataka. The ideal time to visit this place is between August and February , the greenery of the forest and the swollen river makes it a perfect retreat.

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Anshi National Park - One destination with array of bird species...

The Anshi National Park in Karnataka is spread over an area of 340 square kilometers. It was made into a national park in the year 1956.

The national park is an nesting place for various species of birds and insects. In addition, there are also diverse species of mammals and reptiles in the park.

The Anshi National Park, Karnataka is set amidst the Western Ghat range. A wide range of flora and fauna are found in the Anshi National Park. The forest is an ideal habitat for species like black panthers, elephants, tigers, deer, wild boars and other animals. There are various types of reptiles in the forest.

The forest has an array of bird species. Hence, bird watching is a popular activity in Anshi National Park in Karnataka. The ideal time to watch birds is in the spring season when the trees are at full bloom. Few of them are Black-crested Bulbul, Blue-headed Pitta, Brahminy Kite, Broad-billed Roller, Crested Serpent Eagle, Great Hornbill, Golden-backed Woodpecker, Malabar Pied Hornbill, Sri Lanka Frogmouth and Yellow-footed Green Pigeon.

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Kabini’s spectacular wildlife and bird life!!!

Kabini is one of the most popular wildlife destinations of Karnataka, probably because of its easy accessibility, lush green landscape surrounding a large picturesque lake, and fantastic sightings of large herds of elephants.

It is 80 km away from Mysore and 205 km from Bangalore, and comprises the south-eastern part of Nagarole National Park. Situated on the banks of River Kabini, this forest reserve is spread over 55 acres of forestland, steep valleys, and water bodies.

Now it is considered to be one of the best wildlife sanctuaries in Karnataka, famous for its spectacular wildlife and bird life. If any animal rules Kabini, it is the elephant. Besides elephants, you are likely to spot langurs, chital, sambar, bison, sloth bear, pythons, crocodile and if you are lucky tiger and leopard. The reserve is also home to around 250 species of bird life. The best wildlife sightings are between November and June.

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Bandipur - Project Tiger Reserve…

Halfway down the Mysore-Ooty highway, lies one of India's best-known wildlife reserves - Bandipur National Park. Its one of the best known protected areas and is an important Project Tiger reserve.

Endowed with a moderate climate and diverse geographical features, the park supports a remarkable variety of flora and fauna, making it a veritable paradise for wildlife.

There are three beautiful rivers that flow through the Bandipur sanctuary namely the Moyar river, the Kabini river and the Nagur river. The weather is ideally suited for a great vacation amidst nature.Bandipur is a lovely destination that can be visited all round the year. Summers would be a great time to watch the animals at the watering holes.

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‘Snake Stream’ of Karnataka - Nagarhole National Park

Nagarhole National Park derives its name from the combination of two kannada words. 'Nagar' means snake, and 'hole', meaning streams. True its name, quite a few serpentine streams fork through the ricg tropical forests of the park. The park has been recently named as Rajiv Gandhi National Park after late Prime minister of India.

Nagarhole is counted among India’s best wildlife parks. It has a large elephant and bison population. It also hosts a variety of animal species along with approximately 250 species of birds. The park is home to elephant, tiger, panther, sambar, chital, sloth bear, leopard, jungle cat, jackal, wild dog and some of the birds that you may come across are Malabar trogon, crested hawk-eagle, crested serpent-eagle and Malabar pied-hornbill.

On its northern confines is the Kabini River and on its southern fringes is the Bandipur national park. A dam on the Kabini River and its picturesque reservoir demarcates the two national parks. During the dry season (February. June), this artificial lake attracts a large number of animals, making it an ideal spot for sighting wildlife.

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Explore the Jungles of South India…

While exploring wildlife in India one should have to explore the jungles of Southern India. The forests in South India survive mainly along the Western Ghats - a range of fairly high hills that run parallel to the west coast. South India has not only coastal attractions but also has lush green sceneries, which enclose wildlife sanctuaries that are wider than life.

There are many parks & sanctuaries in southern India that are rich in wild flora and fauna. The largest tiger reserve in the country is to be found here and the best time to sight a tiger is best in the month of march.

The Main forests are
• Periyar in Kerala,
• Mudumalai in Tamil Nadu,
• Bandipur & Nagarhole in Karnataka,
• Pulicat in Andhra Pradesh.

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