India /Karnataka /Shimoga /Sagara
Sharavathi Wildlife Sanctuary is located near Jog Falls in Sagar of Shimoga District in Karnataka. It is 350 Kms from Bangalore. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Sharavathi Wildlife Sanctuary covers the Sharavathi Valley Region, near the western border of Karnataka. It is spread over an area of 431 Kms.he forest is home to a variety of mammals, birds and reptiles. The sanctuary is a refuge of the endangered Lion-tailed macaque. Other mammals include tiger, leopard (black panther), wild dog, jackal, sloth bear, spotted deer, sambar, barking deer, mouse deer, wild pig, common langur, bonnet macaque, Malabar giant squirrel, giant flying squirrel, porcupine, otter and pangolin.The altitude in the sanctuary varies from 94 to 1102 mts, the highest point being Devarakonda on the southern edge of the sanctuary. Temperatures range from 15° to 38 °C and mean annual rainfall is 4500 mmThe sanctuary has mainly evergreen, semi-green and some moist deciduous forests.
Sharavathi Wildlife Sanctuary, Sagara
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Best Season to VisitEdit
Best seasons are November to May. It is open through out the year.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
2 to 3 hours.
Ticket Required : No Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.
Kids Rs. : N.A.
Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.
Kids Rs. : N.A.
Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.
Video Camera Rs. : N.A.
Guide Required : No Edit
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Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit
Dress Require: N.A.
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How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Taxies are available from Airport and Railway Station.
Bus : Nearest Bus Station is Sagara and Jogfalls Bus Stop.
Train : Nearest railway station is Shimoga. One can take train to Shimoga from Bangalore and can travel to Jog in buses from Shimoga.
Air : Nearest Airport is Bengaluru International Airport (BLR) 340 km. Shimoga airport is under construction 6 km away from the city towards Bhadravathi in a village called soganne. Another convenient airport is Mangalore International Airport (India)(Formerly Bajpe Airport) (IXE) 200 km. The other nearest airports are located in Hubli – 195 Km.
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Things to CarryEdit
- Carry Camera & Plenty of Water.
Safety / WarningEdit
- Before purchasing any product confirm price from local.
HelplineEdit
- Police : 100/326067
- Fire : 101/326800
- Ambulance : 102/326666, 326599
