Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary: Fragrances of Flora

    Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary should in fact be called the storage of medicinal plants. Yes, the rare herbaceous flora in Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary is also particularly flowered and flourished. 

  Therefore, the aroma of the flora keeps the surroundings important. Perhaps this is why this wildlife sanctuary is considered special. This magnificent sanctuary of Chikmagalur, a district in Karnataka province of India, is a truly tiger protected area. 

   The then Government of Mysore declared Jagar Valley Wildlife Sanctuary in the year 1951. In the year 1974, the name of Jagar Valley Wildlife Sanctuary was changed to Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary. The sanctuary extends about 23 km south of Bhadravati and about 38 km in the west direction from Chikmagalur. 

   The specialty of Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary is that there is also a conservation area for the medicinal flora along with wildlife. According to experts, the flora of more than 120 medicinal species are safe and flourishing in this sanctuary. Geographically, Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary is part of the Western Ghats. 

   Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary is a spectacular sight and a wonderful gift of nature. Bhadra River is the main attraction of this magnificent sanctuary. Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary is nothing less than a paradise for photographers, nature and wildlife lovers. 

  The Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary, located at an altitude of about 1875 meters above sea level, is also known for adventurous activities. Elephant herds can be seen wandering freely in this magnificent sanctuary. Apart from Asian elephants, this sanctuary has leopard, tiger, sambar, wild boar, chital, deer, porcupine etc. Innumerable species of birds thrive in this sanctuary. 

   According to experts, there are more than 300 species of birds in this sanctuary. These are especially emerald pigeon, south green royal pigeon, black woodpecker, Malabar parkette and hill myna etc. 

   Tourists get enchanted by seeing the rainbow colors of birds. The mood of Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary is changed during the rainy season. All-round migratory birds are inhabited. 

   The cacophony of birds, the cuckoo tweet, gives a sweet melody of music. According to experts, this magnificent sanctuary has more than three dozen tiger lineages. Extinct species of wildlife are also specially protected in this sanctuary. Flying squirrels are also a special attraction of this sanctuary. 

   Particularly, Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary has many high mountain peaks. Hence tourists can also enjoy mountaineering here. The highest mountain peak of this area is the Hebbe Giri peak. The velvet meadows of the Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary are highly visible.

   Enjoy the Safari: Tourists can enjoy the safari during the visit of Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary. However, tourists can enjoy the safari only within a designated border area of ​​Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary. Tourists can observe wildlife closely during the safari excursion.

   All the necessary resources are available to visit Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary. The nearest airport is Mangalore Airport. The distance from Mangalore Airport to Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary is about 180 kilometers. 

   The nearest railway station is Kadur Hassan Junction. The distance from Kadur Hassan Junction to Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary is about 83 kilometers. Tourists can also visit Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary by road.
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