A Unique habitat for Birds

If you are a person who love nature and bird watching then don’t miss to visit Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary in Karnataka that was inaugurated in the year 1940 by an ornithologist called Dr. Salim Ali. It covers an area of about 70 sq kms and the sky seems to be a habitat for all the birds.

Location

Lush green islands on river Cauvery enclose Ranganathittu Bird sanctuary and are situated 13 kms far from Mysore, near Srirangapattana.

How to Reach

This place is well connected with all the means of transport. Bangalore airport is about 120 kms far from the destination and Mysore railway station is the closest that is just 15 kms from this Sanctuary. It lies on the highway that connects Bangalore and Mysore. Hire a taxi or one can find private and state buses that will take you to this place.

Best Time to Visit

It will be better if you plan your trip during the monsoon in the months of June to November.

Climate

From April to June the temperature will be around 20-30 degree Celsius and during winter i.e. between November and February the temperature falls to 15 degree Celsius.

Major Attractions

Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary will be opened from morning 9 till 6 in the evening. And you need to pay at the entrance that costs about Rs. 10 for Indians and Rs. 50 for outsiders.

It shelters unique species of birds that migrate from countries like Siberia, Australia, North America, Middle East, Egypt, Europe, China etc. birds migrate this place for two reasons one is holiday destination and the other is for breeding. And during summer they fly back to other place with their young ones.

You can find variety of species like the Cranes, Herons, pelicans, darters, kingfisher, open bill stork, peafowl, partridges, wild ducks, spoon bills, open bill stork, cormorant, pond cattle-egret, white ibis and many other peculiar ones. You can also find elongated crocodiles on the islands moving here and there. Major attraction of this sanctuary is the boat ride along the riverside where you get to see beautiful and colorful birds resting on the trees. And it costs about Rs.25 per head, which is really worth. And for children of below 5 years the ticket costs you Rs.10/-

So what are you waiting for? Plan your weekend to the place with your family and friends.

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Kudremukha National Park covers an area of about 650 km square and the land is composed of ridged hills, mountains and lush green forest. Initially it was a reserved forest in the year 1986 later came to be called as national park in 1987. The mountain peak over here looks like a ‘horse head’ and hence got its name as “Kudremukha’.

Location:

Situated in Karnataka in the city called Chikamagalur that is about 125 kms from Mangalore.

How to Reach

Nearest airports are Mangalore Airport and Bangalore International Airport and cab from here to this place will cost minimum Rs.5000/-. Mangalore railway station is well connected with this place and other tourist spots. You can find KSRTC buses and private buses from Bangalore city that is about 328 kms far, Mangalore about 128 kms and about 48 kms from Karkala. You can choose anything from the above that suits your pocket.

Best Time to Visit

All through the year the temperature lies between 10 degree Celsius and 35 degree Celsius. And in the months of March, April and May the temperature remains 35 degree. During winter season in the months of December and February the temperature falls to 17 degree. Coming to the rainy season it is very difficult to find animals close by.  Hence ideal time to visit is in the months October to February as you can easily spot the animals that come out in search of food.

Major Attractions

This sanctuary shelters some of the extinct creatures that are protected by the Government of Karnataka. Wild animals like the wild dogs, Leopard, tigers, Languor, wild pig, lion tailed Macaque and sambar is found here.

Permission should be taken from the head office of the national park for the safari and costs Rs.30 for an Indian visitor and Rs.80 for a foreigner. Coming to the trekking guide fee it’s Rs.100. All this money is for the maintenance.

You can also visit the mining ore company that is in Kudremukha and also look in for the six feet statue Varaha statue present inside an ancient cave. Don’t miss the temple of Goddess Bhagavathi.

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