
Bhadra - Agumbe
BHADRA WLS
Having a wide range of flora & fauna, Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary, declared as Tiger Reserve in 1998, is surrounded by scenic hills and steep slopes. It is a biodiversity hotspot, boasting more than 120 plant species, various species of mammals & reptiles, and more than 300 species of birds including both endemic and migratory.
AGUMBE
Called ‘The Cherrapunji of the South’ after Cherrapunji in Northeast India, Agumbe is a small village which lies in a hilly, wet region of the Western Ghats in Karnataka. The king cobra, an endangered species, is the station's flagship species. Agumbe provides an environment for large and small mammals such as the endangered lion-tailed macaque, and is a popular destination for bird watchers and photographers.
Highlights
BHADRA
Location: Chikkamagaluru & Shimoga, Karnataka, India
Area: 492 sq.km
Type of Forest : Moist Deciduous Forests
Temperature:
Min = 10 °C
Max = 35 °C
When To Go: April to February
Nearest City: Hassan
Nearest Airport: Mangalore
Nearest Railhead : Kadur, Hassan
AGUMBE
Location: Shimoga, Karnataka, India
Area: 3 sq.km
Vegetation: Southern Tropical Evergreen Forest
Temperature:
Min = 3.2 °C
Max = 37 °C
When To Go: October to March
Nearest City: Udupi
Nearest Airport: Mangalore
Nearest Railhead : Udupi