B
R Hills Wildlife Sanctuary or Biligiri Rangaswamy Sanctuary depicts the
perfect synthesis of resort and wildlife sanctuary. The wildlife sanctuary
is a paradise for wildlife lovers and naturalist.Situated at a height of
5,091 feet, the park beautify itself with dancing trees, whistling winds and
swirling streams form a backdrop to some very rare animal. Spanning over an
area of 540 sq. kms, the B.R Wildlife sanctuary is situated at 3,375 ft
above sea level. The land perpetuates beauty with its undulating hills and
valleys covered in deciduous forests and Sholas.
Location : The nearest airport is at Bangalore, Bangalore is the
nearest rail junction. It is easily accessible by road being 100 km from
Bangalore via Kanakapura / Halagur. 85 km from Mysore via Malavalli and 245
km from Ooty via Mysore. There is couple of buses leaving from Mysore
everyday. Mysore is 90 kms and Bangalore is 254 kms away.
Wildlife at BR Hills Sanctuary :
The
B.R hills houses many wild animals like Gaurs, chitals, sambhars, bears,
elephants, panthers and tigers inhabit the place in large numbers. The
sanctuary provides a base for the naturalists to study over 200 species of
birds, chief among which are the racket-tailed drongo and the crested eagle.
The park endorse many adventure activities like the professional angling,
amateur fishing, coracle boat rides, bird watching, river rafting, trekking,
outdoor camping will keep you busy. Every April you can witness the
wonderful Ratha festival at the BR Temple too
Best Seasons :
The best time to visit the park is during June to October when the animals
come out for water. But the more comfortable time to visit if relaxation is
what you're looking for is winter to early summer. Make sure you take
permission from the Forest Department at Chamarajnagar if you are not
staying at the resort.
