Nature & Wildlife Areas in Uttara Kannada

Anshik National Park is an evergreen tropical forest covering an area of ​​339.86 km². It is located in an environmentally sensitive area of ​​the Western Ghats. Anshi is rich in rare species of flora and fauna, including about 197 species of birds. The park’s terrain features deep valleys, steep hillsides, and dense forests. A wide variety of trees can be found here, including teak, silver oak, eucalyptus and bamboo. Spotted deer, sambar, barking deer, mouse deer, langur, sloth bear, gaur (Indian bison), wild boar, fox, crested monkey, slender loris, mongoose, tiger, jungle cat, jackal, pangolin, elephant, malabar squirrel porcupine are visiting the park. increase.

Covering an area of ​​475.01 square kilometers in Uttara Karnataka district, Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary is a bird watcher’s paradise with about 200 species of birds. Rippling streams, diverse wildlife and countless trekking trails make Dandeli a dream destination. He is also one of his two locations in Karnataka where frequent sightings of the elusive black panther have been reported. A wide variety of reptiles and amphibians live in and around the reserve. A wide variety of animal species can be seen in the reserve, including barking deer, sambar, flying squirrels, Malabar daioris, bison, and tigers. The Dandeli Forest is also home to the graceful Vilnoli Rapids, the spectacular Spa Dam, the Cinteri Rocks, the Kurgi Nature Education Camp, and the Kavala Caves with their Sibling-like stalagmites that offer stunning views over the Kali River Valley. Jungle Lodges and Resorts here operates two of his resorts nearby (about 30 km), namely Kari Adventure Camp and Old Magazine House, offering activities such as wildlife safaris, white water rafting and coracking. can enjoy

The hornbill is a spectacular bird not to be missed. With their large yellowish beaks, hornbills are easy to spot and delight bird photographers. Danderi in Karnataka is the most popular spot for spotting hornbills.

Attiveri is one of the most popular bird sanctuaries in the Uttara Kannada district, covering 22 square kilometers and centered around Lake Attiveri. Attiveri Bird Sanctuary is known to be home to about 79 species of birds from more than 22 countries during the winter months.