Karnataka is the place where one can witness the avid biodiversity of India.
Karnataka is home to 20, if not more wildlife sanctuaries. These sanctuaries shelter not only a wide number of common species, but also a number of species that are rare. Owing to its huge variety of wildlife, every year Karnataka attracts tourists from all across the globe.
If you want to experience the excellence of biodiversity, Karnataka is the place that every wildlife aficionado must visit. Karnataka will offer you the facility to enjoy the splendor of a unique as well as an exhilarating vacation.
For the best experience, one can plan their stay in some local Discovery Village in Bangalore.
Some Notable Wildlife Destinations To Visit In Karnataka
Here are a few wildlife destinations that you should pay a visit to in order to gather the experience of a lifetime.
- Bannerghatta National Park: This is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Karnataka. This national park is located at a distance of 22 km from Bengaluru. If you want to take your family to a getaway, this place is an ideal place. This national park is home to animals like bison, white tiger, Bengal tiger, sloth bear, lions and many more. Apart from all this, Bannerghatta National Park also has a separate park where butterflies dwell.
2) Bandipur Tiger Reserve and National Park: This is the place in South India where you will find a large number of tigers. Not only tigers, but this place is also known for elephants, an exorbitant number of birds belonging to different species and aquatic animals that dwell in the Nugu, a river that runs through this national park.
3) Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary: This has been certified as one of the largest sanctuaries in Karnataka. Here, one can find a wide range of animals. The Sloth Bear, Elephant, Gaur, Jackal, Bison, Civet Cat, Barking Deer and a large number of colourful birds. Here one can go for safari in a jeep, indulge in a nature walk, fishing, trekking and many other adventurous activities.
4) Bhadra Tiger Reserve: This Tiger reserve, located in Chikmagalur, shelters a large variety of animal species, most of which are found in the Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary. Its uniqueness lies in its collection of the 120 different species of fauna.
The Adrenaline Pumping Yet Mesmerizing Forests!
The Dubare Elephant Camp in Karnataka is home to a large number of Asiatic elephants. The elephants here are trained and prepared for the special event that is held in Mysore during Dussehra. One can also get into some water rafting on their visit to this elephant camp. Some other national parks and sanctuaries that deserve notable mention are the Anshi National Park, Kudremukh National Park, Nagarhole National Park and so on.
On a visit to Karnataka, one can also choose to trek on the beautiful trails because most of the wildlife sanctuaries and reserves are located in the territory of the southern Vindhyan Mountains and the Western Ghats. Plan a trip to Karnataka and get ready to get soaked in the exotic experience. Get in touch with some Resorts near Bangalore
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