Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary

城市概覽

Bhadra Tiger Reserve is a protected forest area notified as Tiger project by the government. The forest and hills are part of Western ghats of India. The Bhadra Tiger Reserve mostly covers the catchment area of river Bhadra and back waters of Bhadra dam at Lakavalli ( BR Project ) near Bhadravathi town. River Bhadra is tributary of Tungabhadra river which in turn is tributary of river Krishna. Bhadra Tiger Reserve ( BTR ) encompass certain area of two revenue districts of Shivamogga and Chicmagalore in Karnataka.

History Jagara valley forest was once game reserve of Maharaja's of Mysore which is now part of Bhadra Tiger Reserve along with other forest ranges.

Landscape

Flora and fauna

Climate

如何抵達

Bhadra tiger reserve has multiple entry points. Lakavalli (Bhadra dam) is the entry point near the town of Bhadravathi. There is Jungle lodge resort on the bank of river near Lakavalli dam. Kadur and Birur are towns on the eastern side of BTR. Muthodi is an entry point from Chicmagalore town. Mutthodi has nature camp and safari service run by Karnataka forest department. Sirivase village is also entry point. Kesave forest guest house is not open to general public. Kemmanugundi is popular hill station on the edge of the park . Baba budangiri or Datta peetha is also on side of park.

當地交通

Hire a vehicle or drive your own vehicle to reach BTR.

必看景點

Many waterfalls within or near to BTR. However access to some water falls are banned due to mishaps.

Hebbe waterfalls Kalhatti falls Kallathigiri falls Shanti falls

購物

Coffee powder, Spices grown locally in nearby estates or plantations.

美食

Local food provided at home stays and resorts.

住宿

There are numerous home stays and resorts near to Bhadra Tiger Reserve especially on Chickmagalur side. Jungle lodge resort run by Karnataka government near Lakavalli is preferred for its fantastic view of Bhadra river and sanctuary.

Lodging Home stays and resorts in and around BTR . The towns of Bhadravathi and Chikmagalur have lodges to stay.

Camping Camping is not allowed in the core area of BTR.

Backcountry

順遊推薦

Udupi Lakkundi Sirsi Kudremukh National Park Shringeri