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Karnataka Bhadra Tiger Reserve
Location | Karnataka, India |
Nearest city | Chikmagalur |
Area | 492.46 square kilometres (190.14 sq mi) |
Established | 1951 |
Governing body | Government of India, MOEF, Project Tiger, Karnataka Forest Department |
Summer Temperature | 32 °C (90 °F) |
Winter Temperature | 10 °C (50 °F) |
Weather | Moderate |
In the midst of the beautiful looking Western Ghats in the Chikmagalur and Shigmoga district of Karnataka is the small magical place of Bhadra. Surrounded by the hills of Mullaianagiri, Hebbergiri, Gangegiri and Babaudangiri on most sides is this town. The enchanting town has the river Bhadra flowing through it. The river has many tributaries namely the Somavahini, the Thadabehalla and the Odirayanahalla. In order to control the water a dam has also been built over the river which has two reserves called the Muthodi and the Lakkavalli.
Apart from the famous wildlife the town has other options for sightseeing as well. There are many beautiful temples in the towns. Pilgrims from all over the world visit the temples of Khandya, Bhavani Shankar temple of Hebbe,Mhakta Markandya, Kemmanagundi, Bababudana , the Bhadra Reservior, Sri Dattatraya Peeth and Millayangari.
Situated about 38 km (24 mi) Northwest of Chikmagalur , in the amazing southern state of Karnataka lies the Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary. It is a Project tiger, tiger reserve and a protected park for wildlife. The wildlife park apart from animals has a wide and a vast range of flora and fauna as well. One would be mesmerized by the amount of beauty this sanctuary has in it. The park is famous amongst the tourists. People visit it for an outing with friends and family. MSL Hebbe Giri which is around 1,875 above sea level is one of the highest peaks in the sanctuary.
History
In the year 1951 the Mysore government declared it to be the ‘Jagara Valley Wildlife Sanctuary’. It covers a huge area of almost 77.45km which comes around to 29.90 sq mi. a survey was conducted here on the beautiful flora and fauna that is found here and it was after this that the sanctuary was renamed the Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary in the year 1974.This sanctuary is the only wildlife sanctuary which has been successful in the village relocation programme. The sanctuary comes under the Project Tiger Reserve. It has undergone several projects to save the royal Bengal tiger from extinction. So far the wildlife park has one of the highest rates of success as compared to other sanctuaries that also come under Project Tiger. The project was started in the year 1998. Under this project 26 villages were relocated successfully to MC Halli. The village lies about 50 km away from the sanctuary.
Weather And Best Time To Visit
The temperature here is not very warm neither too cold. It varies from 10˚ to 35°C. Rainfall wise also it is pretty moderate. The mean annual rainfall varies from 1200 mm to 2600 mm. the weather is very pleasant all year round.
Best Time To Visit
The summer months of March to July are the best time to visit the Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary. It is during this time when one is most likely to spot animals in large numbers and herds. While they are out looking for water to drink to quench their thirst. During the months of September and October the weather becomes a little chilly and again it is a great time to visit the sanctuary.
How To Reach
By Air
The closest airport to this sanctuar