BR Hills
Wildlife Sanctuary
 About
B R Hills 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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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 options in B R Hills Wildlife
Sanctuary:
B
R Hills K Gudi
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