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About
B.R. Wildlife
Sanctuary:
B.R
Hills Wildlife
Sanctuary,
Situated
at a height
of 5,091
feet, B.R
Hills Wildlife
Sanctuary
is a unique
blend of
resort and
wildlife
sanctuary,
a must for
wildlife
lovers.
Dancing
trees, whistling
winds and
swirling
streams
form a backdrop
to some
very rare
animal.
The B.R
Wildlife
sanctuary
is 3,375
ft above
sea level
and is spread
over an
area of
540 sq.
kms of undulating
hills and
valleys
covered
in deciduous
forests
and Sholas.
Topography
(BR Hills
Wildlife
Sanctuary):
The BR Hills
Wildlife
Sanctuary
is an important
link between
the Eastern
and the
Western
Ghats. The
river Cauvery
flows South
East and
at Kollegal
takes an
abrupt turn
towards
the North
and again
returns
to its initial
course.
This reflects
the geographic
significance
as well
as the wonderful
blend of
the Biligiri
Rangaswamy
and Male
Mahadeshwar
ranges,
bridging
the gap
between
the Western
Ghats and
the Eastern
Ghats.
Wildlife
Attractions
(BR Hills
Wildlife
Sanctuary):
The B R
Hills Wildlife
sanctuary
is home
to many
species
of wild
animals.
The sanctuary
is teeming
with varied
flora and
fauna. Gaurs,
chitals,
sambhars,
bears, elephants,
panthers
and tigers
inhabit
the place
in large
numbers.
Here is
an opportunity
for the
nature lover
to study
over 200
species
of birds,
chief among
which are
the racket-tailed
drongo and
the crested
eagle.
Adventure
Activities
(BR Hills
Wildlife
Sanctuary):
Professional
angling,
amateur
fishing,
coracle
boat rides,
bird watching,
river rafting,
trekking,
outdoor
camping
will keep
you busy.
Every April
you can
witness
the wonderful
Ratha festival
at the BR
Temple too.
Park
Trips:
For trips
within the
park one
can either
trek up
on foot
or opt for
jeep safaris
or elephant
rides.
Visiting
Season (BR
Hills Wildlife
Sanctuary):
The BR Hills
Wildlife
sanctuary
is open
throughout
the year.
Best time
to sight
wildlife
is June
to October
when the
animals
come out
for water.
But the
more comfortable
time to
visit if
relaxation
is what
you're looking
for is winter
to early
summer.
Make sure
you take
permission
from the
Forest Department
at Chamarajnagar
if you are
not staying
at the resort.
Access
(BR Hills
Wildlife
Sanctuary):
By
Air:
The nearest
airport
is at Bangalore
By
Rail:
Bangalore
is the nearest
rail junction.
By
Road:
It is easily
accessible
by road
being 100
km from
Bangalore
via Kanakapura
/ Halagur.
85 km from
Mysore via
Malavalli
and 245
km from
Ooty via
Mysore.
There is
couple of
buses leaving
from Mysore
everyday.
Mysore is
90 kms and
Bangalore
is 254 kms
away.
Accommodation
& Facilities
(BR Hills
Wildlife
Sanctuary):
Furnished
twin bed
tents, with
attached
modern toilet
facilities,
lit by hurricane
lamps. Furnished
ethnic huts
on stilts,
with attached
modern toilet
facilities
again lit
by hurricane
lamps. Furnished
rooms at
the Maharaja's
Bungalow
with electricity
are also
available
for the
one's seeking
some luxury.
There is
a bar and
multi-cuisine
dining is
at the open-sided
Gol Ghar
restaurant,
a Jungle
Lodges specialty
as well
as conference
facilities.
General
Information:
Nearby
Excursions:
Biligiriangaswamy
Temple
Nearby
Cities:
Bangalore
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