Best Wildlife Destinations in Karnataka

Bannerghatta National Park

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About 21 kms. from the city, this lion and tiger safari park is an important place to visit. There is also a Crocodile and snake farm attracting many visitors. There are regular bus services from the city to this place. Bannerghatta National Park is an important place to visit. It is located amidst sylvan surroundings. Going to a zoo can be a vastly different experience from seeing animals in the wild. It sure does give nature lovers a glimpse of wild animals in their natural habitat. Its main attractions are bisons, lions, elephants and panthers among other wildlife. It also has a Serpentarium and a crocodile farm. It is teemed with people and is a favorite picnic spot. The park officials organise a Lion Safari for those interested. Bannerghatta National Park project was established in 1971. It also comprises of pets corner, and a museum besides a park of pre-historic animals.

Mysore Zoo

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Overview Date of establishment- 1892. Area covered- 250acres. Location- The zoo is located in the heart of the city of Mysore, Karnataka. Know Mysore zoo! Mysore zoo also known as the Shri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens is located around 3kms from the Mysore city bus stand. The zoo was established in the year 1892 by Sri Chamarajendra Wodeyar, the local king. The zoo is one of the best zoos in India and is widely visited by people all over the world. Historical Importance The Mysore zoo has a very rich historical past. The zoo was established in the year 1892 and thus is one of the oldest zoos in the world. The zoo was founded by the king Sri Chamarajendra Wodeyar. The king employed the famous German horticulturist & landscaper Mr. G.H. Krumbeigal in constructing the zoo. On his visit, the Rajah imported various animals from Africa and other European countries so as to fill the Mysore zoo with more animals. Wildlife at Mysore Zoo The Mysore zoo abounds in natural vegetation cover and comprises of various rare species of plants & trees that are hard to find some where else. One can see here various types of animals of which some are listed below. Fauna- The zoo is a home to large numbers of animals like common marmoset, sambar, spotted deer, African elephant, giraffe, chimpanzee, jaguar, mithun, Indian porcupine, lion, hippopotamus, blue bull, zebra and many more. Reptiles- The zoo provides shelter to a wide array of reptiles that includes crocodiles, Indian black turtle, Starred turtle, boa, etc. Avifauna- Here one can see a large number of birds that includes both residential as well as migratory birds. Some of them are Australian white dove, owl, emu, Carolina wood duck, blue masked lovebird, Flamingo, pheasant, peafowl, white ibis, rhea and many more. Other places to visit! Mysore Palace-It is the palace of the Maharaja of Mysore. Brindavan Gardens- One of the beautiful gardens that spreads over an area of 150acres of land. Chamundi Hills- They are around 335meters in altitude and are one of the favorite tourist destinations. How to reach! Air- The closest airport is located at Mysore itself. Rail- Mysore has a railway point, which is connected to other important cities all over India. Road- The place is easily accessible by road as it is well connected by road to major places.

Nagarhole National Park

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Located in Kodagu and Mysore districts, deriving its name from Kannada, 'Naga' meaning snake and 'hole meaning streams, Nagarhole is truly a delightful spot, bubbling with the activity of some of the most magnificent animals and trees. Once the Maharaja's reserved forest, Nagarhole became a National Park in 1955. The park has been recently renamed as Rajiv Gandhi National Park after the late Prime Minister of India. The park derives its name from the river Nagarahole that winds through the forests. It lies to the north of the Kabini River (the Bandipur national park lies to the south of it), spreading over 643 sq. km. A dam on the Kabini River and its scenic reservoir demarcates the two parks. Covering gentle hills bordering Kerala, the park includes swampland, stream, moist deciduous forest stands of bamboo, and valuable timber in teak and rosewood trees. The old capital city Mysore is the gateway to this park.

Dubare Elephant Camp

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Located in the district of Kodagu in Karnataka, Dubare Elephant Camp is an amazing tourist site. It is a forest camp that is located on the banks of the River Cauvery and is a home to various elephants. This project is owned and managed by Karnataka’s forest department for the welfare of elephants as well as protection from poaching. There are numerous elephants in this camp that are trained by the maven mahouts and assist them in different activities. It Is Known For:-1)    Dubare Elephant Camp is a must-see destination for all that adore nature.2)    It is a place full of well-trained elephants that catch the sight of visitors on a huge scale. Not only Indians but foreigners also visit this camp.3)    Tourists get a chance of interacting with the tuskers, feeding them, bathing them, applying oil on their tusks, and riding them etc.4)    Apart from these activities, one can relish the fun of the jungle safari & bird watching while taking a ride on an elephant. There are high chances of spotting the animals like the sambar deer, tiger, leopard, stag etc.5)    Despite being located in a forested area, Dubare Elephant Camp is equipped with the well-maintained cottages with modern amenities.Best Time To Visit:-Dubare Elephant Camp never fails to draw tourists from different cities of the state. It can be visited throughout the year but a visitor can make the trip even memorable by marking the attendance between September-February.There are different charges for different activities in this elephant camp that vary on the basis of nationality.Watch Out:-There are certain things to watch out for. If the tourist is going for a safari in dense jungles, he/she should make sure that it isn’t done beyond an hour. Similarly, the coracle boat ride should be avoided during a heavy downpour.Reaching There:-Kodagu district is well-connected with all major highways, railheads, and airways to the rest of Karnataka and India. It can be reached via all three means of transport. Commuting within the district can be done easily by hiring the local transit like the bus, taxi, taanga, and auto. Nearest Railway Station:- Mysore Railway StationNearest Airport:- Mangalore Airport

BR Hills Wildlife Sanctuary

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B.R Hills Wildlife Sanctuary serves as a link between both the Western Ghats as well as the Eastern Ghats. The sanctuary runs along the river Cauvery and this river flows towards the south eastern side. At kollegal, the river Cauvery takes a sudden turn and again returns back to its starting point. The unique position of the sanctuary has helped it to provide shelter to various rare species of vegetation.Flora & Fauna B.R Hills Wildlife Sanctuary holds varied type of vegetation cover that includes evergreen, deciduous & grassland vegetation. The sanctuary offers shelter to different species of animals, some of which belongs to the rare species. The chief attractions of the sanctuary are the gaur, chitals that are found in large numbers.Excluding the above two, one can also view other animals like elephant, jungle cat, leopard, porcupine, bonnet macaque, spotted deer, sloth bear, tiger, mongoose, Malabar giant, sambar, common langur and many more. Avifauna The sanctuary is a home to around 270 species of different types of birds. The most common one that one can easily see around are racquet-tailed drongo, whistling thrush, crested hawk eagle, yellow throated bulbul, etc.