Tag Archives: Wildlife
Trekking in Kabini
Posted on 24. Nov, 2011 by Thrillchimp.
If you are another Dr. Salim Ali in making or just an amateur bird watcher, Kabini wild life sanctuary is a place to visit in Karnataka. Avid bird watchers call it one of the best bird sanctuaries in India. The sanctuary houses as many as 250 species of birds. One can also spot endangered and rare [...]
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Trekking in Anshi National Park
Posted on 22. Nov, 2011 by Thrillchimp.
Anshi National Park is a 340 square kilometre park adjoining the Dandeli wildlife sanctuary. It was carved out of the Dandeli Sanctuary in 1987. Park’s altitude varies from 200 m to 925 m above sea level. The topography of the park consists of deep valleys, steep hill slopes, and thick evergreen and semi-evergreen forests. Both rich in [...]
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Nagarhole National Park
Posted on 15. Nov, 2011 by Thrillchimp.
Nestled in the Western Ghats of Karnataka, Nagarahole National Park—recently renamed Rajiv Gandhi National Park—is surrounded by shallow valleys and gentle slopes on all sides. It was declared as a national park in 1974, and is said to be the best habitat for Asian elephants. Along with other designated wildlife parks, Nagarhole National Park is [...]
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Bandipur National Park
Posted on 15. Nov, 2011 by Thrillchimp.
Nestled in the foothills of the Western Ghats, Bandipur National Park is known for its tiger population. The sanctuary offers this endangered animal the best natural habitat to thrive. In 1973, it was declared a Tiger Reserve under Project Tiger Program, and in 1975, it was upgraded to the status of National Park. The magnificent Nilgiri Mountains [...]
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Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary
Posted on 14. Nov, 2011 by Thrillchimp.
Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary was established in 1974. It is bounded by coffee and cardamom plantations.Nagarhole National Park lies on the north western edge of the sanctuary, while the state of Kerala lies on the southern boundary. Brahmagiri peak lies on the south-eastern boundary. The vegetation in the low-lying areas is predominantly evergreen and semi-evergreen (mainly of [...]
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BR Hills WildLife Sanctuary
Posted on 14. Nov, 2011 by Thrillchimp.
B.R Hills Wildlife Sanctuary is nestled in the eastern most edge of the Western Ghats, and lies in the midst of Western and the Eastern Ghats, proving an important link between the two Ghats. In 1974, this sanctuary was established on an area of 322.4 sq. km. Later, in the year 1987, it was extended to [...]
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Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary
Posted on 11. Nov, 2011 by Abhishek.
It’s nestled in the lofty hills of the Western Ghats. Kallahathigiri, the highest peak (1875 m) of the sanctuary, towers over the whole area. The perennial river Bhadra slithers through the terrains, and thus the name of the sanctuary. There is a popular local saying, “If the bamboo swings to the voice of the wind and [...]
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Kayaking in Bheemeshwari
Posted on 11. Nov, 2011 by Abhishek.
Bheemeshwari is a perfect weekend getaway, and is a concoction of natural beauty, serenity, adventure sports, and trekking trails. The small town is located, in between the Shivasamudra falls and Mekedatu falls, on the banks of river Cauvery. One of the ideal destinations for eco-tourism, the town is surrounded by verdant forests that house an incredible [...]
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Attiveri Bird Sanctuary
Posted on 11. Nov, 2011 by Abhishek.
Attiveri Reservoir was created as a result of the dam built on Tayawwanahalla in the village of Attiveri. The abundance of aquatic life attracted many birds to the reservoir—both migratory and native. Therefore, the place was developed into a bird sanctuary. The area surrounding the reservoir has riverine and deciduous forests. One can trek up [...]
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Bannerghatta National Park
Posted on 08. Nov, 2011 by Abhishek.
Bannerghatta National Park, established in 1971, is nature’s treasure trove and plays host to an incredible number of Indian Wildlife species, including rare and endangered species. The stream Suvarnamukhi dances through the verdant park. The national park includes ten Reserve Forests of Anekal Range around Bangalore Forest Division. Predominantly, the undulating terrain is covered with moist deciduous teak forest. [...]
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Trekking in Dubare
Posted on 04. Nov, 2011 by Abhishek.
Dubara is a forest area, which is located on the banks of the river Cauvery in between Siddapur and Kushalnagar. During the reign of erstwhile Maharaja of Mysore, this place was used to train elephants for the Mysore Dussehra festival. Today, Dubara is a popular destination for both nature lovers and enthusiasts of adventure sports. [...]
