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Sharavathi Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
About:
Located in Shimoga District, Sharavathi Valley Wildlife Sanctuary spans over 431 sq km. Apart from the area occupied by the Liganamakki Reservoir or Honnemaradu, the sanctuary is divided into core zone, buffer zone and tourism zone. The Sharavathi Valley Wildlife Sanctuary (Latitude 13°54’10” to 14°16’31”, Longitude 74°38’32” to 74°59’45”) includes a large part of the Linganamakki reservoir formed by the damming of the Sharavathi River by the Karnataka Power Corporation. The river was dammed in 1958. The sanctuary covers an area of 431 sq. km. The sanctuary is nourished by the Sharavathi River. The Sharavathi Sanctuary is cloaked in evergreen, semi-green and moist deciduous forests of the Western Ghats and is contiguous with the Mookambika Sanctuary. These comprise flora species that yield spices, soapnuts, natural dyes, medicines, fruits, oil seeds, cane and bamboo, dhupa, gum, and honey. Besides gaur and several groups of lion-tailed macaque, the sanctuary is home to a variety of species including 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. Reptiles include king cobra, python, rat snake (some almost black), crocodile and monitor lizard. Three species of hornbill, paradise flycatcher, racket tailed drongo, blue-throated barbet and Indian lorikeet are the avian fauna here.☀ Flora : The sanctuary has mainly evergreen, semi-green and some moist deciduous forests. Trees in the evergreen forest include species such as Dipterocarpus indicus, Calophyllum tomentosum, Machilus macrantha, Caryota urens and Aporosa lindleyana. [8] In the semi-evergreen and moist deciduous forests, common species include Lagerstroemia lanceolata, Hopea parviflora, Dalbergia latifolia, Dillenia pentagyna, Careya arborea, Emblica officinalis, Randia sp., Terminalia sp. and Vitex altissima.[8]
☀ Fauna : 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. Reptiles include king cobra, python, rat snake, crocodile and monitor lizard.[8] Some of the avian species found in the sanctuary include three species of hornbill, paradise flycatcher, racket-tailed drongo, blue-throated barbet and Indian lories and lorikeets.
Location info:
Address:Located in Shimoga District, Sharavathi Valley Wildlife Sanctuary spans over 431 sq km.
District:Shimoga district
Nearest City: Sagar
Best time to visit: The best time to visit is from November to May.
Climate/Weather:
Temperatures range from 15° to 38 °C and mean annual rainfall is 4500 mm.
History:
 
Interesting things to do:
Sharavathi Backwater is a heaven for nature lovers. In this camping program u can do Kayaking/Coracling/Rowing raft/diving/simming with life jacket/camping in an Island. etc
Interesting things to Visit:
The northern part of the sanctuary is mainly semi evergreen forest, degraded in many areas. The entire route from Kargal, through the sanctuary, has numerous villages often bordered by plantations. A large part of the eastern part of the sanctuary is the Linganamakki reservoir itself. Whilst most of our time was spent trekking in the Mupanne area.exploring the trail that leads to Kanur fort, through with dense evergreen forest on either side of the road. The road to Kanur is a 12 km “kuchcha” road from the main road. The western part of the forest, from Kone to Nagavalli (9 km.) is through dense impenetrable evergreen forest.Bhimeshwar, a temple, is approximately 3 km. from Kone, is possibly the only place where one could trek a bit.
Mobile range info:
 
How to reach?
Nearest Railway Station: Shimoga
Nearest Airport: Bangalore
Road Transport: from Sirsi to Kargal (65 km), stopping at Jog Falls on the way. Kargal, which is on the northern border of the sanctuary, also has the office of the Karnataka Forest Service and we obtained permission for entry from the RFO (Mr T Parashuramappa). The road connecting Kargal and Bhatkal (on the Karnataka coast, approx. 70 km. from Kargal) passes through the sanctuary. Whilst Kargal is the entry point from the northern boundary of the sanctuary, Nagavalli is the exit on the coastal boundary (Kargal-Nagvalli is approx. 85 km.)
Bangalore ➜Tumkur ➜ Arasikere ➜ Shimoga ➜ Sagar ➜ Gubbagodu
Nearest Visiting places:
Ramachandrapura Math : Ramachandrapura Math is a Hindu religious institution located on the banks of the river Sharavathi in the town of Hosanagara in Shimoga district. One of the goals of this institution is the protection of Indian breed cattle (Bos indicus). A World Cattle Conference was organised by this institution in the year 2007 to promote propagation and improvement of Indian breeds of cattle.Honnemaradu : Honnemaradu is an island on the reservoir formed by the Linganamakki dam. It is located in the Sagara taluk of Shimoga district. This place is good for watersports and hence attracts its enthusiasts. Some of the water sports possible here are canoeing, kayaking and wind surfing. Bird-watching enthusiasts also visit this place.
Nearest Petrol Pump:
Kargal
Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation:
Accommodation is available in the vicinity.
Stay at the forest rest house at Mupanne, which is 12 km from Kargal. Mupanne has Forest Rest House and Tents, which are maintained by the Wildlife Division of the Karnataka Forest Service. The Rest House is on the edge of the Linganamakki reservoir, amidst semi- evergreen forest, approximately 3 km from the main road.
Things to carry:
 
Tips & Suggestions:
Camping Sites: Gubbagodu
Trek Length: 3KM and rest is Water sports
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Things To Be Aware Of: Smoking /Alchohol/non-veg consumtion is not allowed
Approximate Cost: Rs.1800 for 2 days including travel in sleeper bus
Help Line/Phone Number:
Police Station:Kargal
Nearest Hospital:Kargal
Society/Community Phone Number