Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary, Nagarhole, Karnataka.

Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary, Nagarhole, Karnataka.

Nagarhole National Park, is a national park located in Kodagu district and Mysore district in Karnataka state in South India. This park was declared the thirty seventh Project Tiger tiger reserve in 1999. It is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.

Reptile enthusiasts should look for mugger crocodiles, Indian rock pythons, Russell’s vipers, common kraits, rat snakes, and bamboo pit vipers here. Huge herds of beautiful elephants can be seen dotting the horizon on the banks of the Kabini river, forming the largest congregation of Asiatic elephants in the world. 

Kabini is one of the few places where one can observe the magnificent Gaur, also known as the Indian Bison for long periods of time, and very often at close quarters. The best time to visit the Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary, Karnataka is between October and May. During summer, animals in large numbers gather near the lake. It is advisable not to visit the sanctuary between June and September as the region experiences heavy rainfall during this time of the year.

Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary, Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu.

Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary, Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu.

Situated within the Western Ghats, Shenbagathoppu Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary was established in the year 1989 as a protected forest for the conservation of rare species of Grizzled Squirrel. Shenbagthoppu Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the state of Tamil Nadu and is shared between the districts of Virudhunagar and Madurai. The sanctuary is also known as Srivilliputhur Wildlife Sanctuary and covers a wide expanse of dense forests covering an area of 485 square kilometers. 

Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary has a rich avian population that will thrill bird watchers. Over 200 species of birds have been reported here including some really rare ones like the Red Faced Malkoha, Nilgiri Flycatcher and Malayan Night Heron. Chances of spotting the Great Pied Hornbill are quite high since they are fairly common here. If you are lucky you could catch a glimpse of some mighty raptors like Serpent Eagle, Hawks and Black Eagle.

Ghataprabha Wildlife Sanctuary, Gokak, Karnataka.

Ghataprabha Wildlife Sanctuary, Gokak, Karnataka.

Ghataprabha Wildlife Sanctuary spreads over an area of 20.78sq.km; this sanctuary is known for birds like crane and European white stork.

Distance: Located near Belgaum area of Karnataka, India.

Flora and Fauna:

Flora: Ghataprabha Wildlife Sanctuary consists of swampy and marshy vegetation. This Sanctuary contains many endangered species.

Fauna: Birds like crane and European white stork are seen here.

Best time to visit: Between October and May.

Mammals are also found including Jackal, Wild Boar, Indian Porcupine, Indian Pangolin, Small Indian Civet, Common Palm Civet, Grey Mongoose, and Jungle Cat. Reptiles found here are Monitor Lizard, Indian Pond Terrapin, Forest Calotes, Spectacled Cobra, Russell ’s viper, Saw-Scaled Viper, Rat Snake and others.

Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary, Eturnagaram, Telangana.

Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary, Eturnagaram, Telangana.

Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary is situated at Eturnagaram village in the district of Warangal, Telangana, India.

About: It is known to be one of the oldest sanctuaries in Telangana. In the year of 1952, on 30th January, the erstwhile Hyderabad Government declared it as sanctuary for its rich bio-diversity.  Most of the statuary place is plain and one fourth is hilly. Godavari River passes through the sanctuary. For every two years, Sammakka Saralamma Jatara takes place here in a grand way.

Distance: The distance of this Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary from Hyderabad is about 200 km and from Warangal about 55 km.

Park specifications : It is coverage areas about 812 km,Here Tigers, Panthers, Gaur, Sambar,Cheetal, Nilgiri and Blackbuck are the main attraction of the park.

Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary is also the abode of animals such as the sloth bear, sambar, black buck, wolf, tiger, wild dogs, chousingha, chinkara, giant squirrel, four horned antelope, jackal, panther and many different species of birds. You will also see reptiles like the python, kraits monitor lizard, crocodile (mugger), cobra and star tortoise.

Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary, Dandeli, Karnataka.

Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary, Dandeli, Karnataka.

Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary in uttarkannada district of Karnataka is the heavenly abundant with rich flora and fauna. The area is also rich in bamboo. These wildlife sanctuaries are scattered throughout the country and they with their amazing rock formation, diverse flora and fauna and beautiful landscapes attract the attention of the tourists from far and wide. Dandeli wildlife sanctuaryoffers wide range of adventurous activities such as one can plan for a trip to a family trekking which is designed especially taking into consideration people of age. All the family members can take part in trekking as it is designed in such a way. 

Apart from doing trekking the tourists can also take part in another thrilling but entertaining adventurous activity, i.e. wildlife safaris and adventure camps. These types of tour are very exciting and breathtaking as you come in direct contact with the wildlife. The wildlife sanctuaries try to provide a natural atmosphere and keep the animals, reptiles, birds and endangered species in their natural ambience.

Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary is inhabited by wildlife like deer, sloth bear, elephant, black panther, tiger, wild dog, gaur, langur, jackal, bison, slender loris and giant flying squirrel. The forest authority of the Dandeli National Park offers wildlife safaris in jeeps to the tourists visiting here. The safari in an open jeep will take you closer to the jungle where you can watch wild animals in their natural habitat. There are a good number of reptiles including the king cobra, iguana and crocodile as well as amphibians in and around the sanctuary. There is an exclusive crocodile park here. Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary is a bird watcher’s paradise known to inhabit more than 300 species of birds including 4 species of hornbills. Hornbills stand testimony to the fact that the dense forests are rich in flora as these birds need more than twenty varieties of fruits for their survival.

TREKKING IN CORINGA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY, Coringa, Andhra Pradesh.

TREKKING IN CORINGA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY, Coringa, Andhra Pradesh.

Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary (CWS) is one of the Wildlife Sanctuaries in Andhra Pradesh. It is located in East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh. It is approximately 20 km (12.42 miles) away from Kakinada, Headquarters of East Godavari District.

History of the Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary

History of the CWS starts from the year 1978. This wildlife sanctuary was established by government of Andhra Pradesh on July 5, 1978. At present this sanctuary is under the governance of Andhra Pradesh Forest Department.

Another interesting species that you could possibly spot in Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary are estuarine crocodiles, along with fishing cats, golden jackals, sea turtles and smooth-coated otters.

Planning a trip between the months of January and March would make your trip doubly interesting as this is the nesting period for the endangered olive ridley sea turtles who lay their eggs in the long sand pit by the estuary.

The Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary is a unique destination choice, especially if you have an unusually heightened curiosity about fragile eco-systems such as mangroves. The pleasant weather and lush trees and floral life are the perfect welcome to all travelers, kids included, who are in for a very educative and memorable trip.

Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary, Coringa, Andhra Pradesh.

Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary, Coringa, Andhra Pradesh.

The Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary opens at 9 AM. The forest area here is called the Mada Forest. Coringa sanctuary is located around the estuary formed by a branch of the Gautami River, a distributary of the Godavari as it meets the sea at Coringa sanctuary. It is also the one of India’s largest mangrove forests.

Even on a Sunday, the sanctuary was empty. The authorities have built a wooden ramp to walk around the forest.

A walk in the forest is an experience to remember. There is absolute silence except for the sounds of the forest. The ramp stretches for 1 &1/2 kms around the forest and in some places passes through branches of huge trees.Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary is famous for reptiles and crocodiles. Salt-tolerant plant species comprise the flora here. The fauna, not to be left behind, is no less here. One can see Fishing Cats, Otters, Jackals, Estuarine Crocodiles, Sea Turtles, Sea Gulls, Pelicans, Storks, Herons, Snipes, Flamingos, to name only a few. The sanctuary has over 125 species of birds that include the crested serpent eagle, scarlet minivet, Indian roller, black capped kingfisher, oriental dwarf kingfisher and white bellied woodpecker.