Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary

The Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Chikkamagaluru district of Karnataka. It is spread over an area of 505.8 square kilometers. The sanctuary was declared as a wildlife sanctuary in the year 1974. The Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary is home to a variety of wildlife species. Some of the prominent wildlife species found in the sanctuary include tigers, leopards, elephants, gaurs, sambars, chital, langurs, jackals, and sloth bears. The Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary offers a variety of wildlife viewing opportunities to the visitors. Some of the popular wildlife viewing spots in the sanctuary include the Koodlu Theertham, the Banke Betta, and the Kudremukh National Park. The Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary is also a popular trekking destination. Some of the popular trekking routes in the sanctuary include the Kudremukh Trek and the Mullayanagiri Trek. The Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary is well connected to the major cities in Karnataka. The nearest airport is the Mangalore Airport, which is located around 145 kilometers from the sanctuary. The nearest railway station is the Shimoga Railway Station, which is located around 112 kilometers from the sanctuary.