Located
in an eco-sensitive part of the Western Ghats, Anshi
is rich in rare species of flora and fauna. About
197 species of birds have been spotted here. If you
can brave the torrential rains and leeches, you can
feast your eye on the varied flowers in bloom in August
and September, while enjoying the many small brooks,
springs, and cascades. Some of the tourist spots nearby
are the Ulvi Channabasaveshwara Temple just outside
the southeastern boundary of the Park, Kadra Valley
view point (12km,) and Karwar beach (55 km.)
Location and Area
Lies in the Western Ghats, in the
Uttara Kannada District adjoining the
state of Goa, with the Dandeli Wildlife
Sanctuary to its north; 250 sq km.
Flora and Fauna
Semi-evergreen and evergreen forests.
Mammals
These include the elephant, gaur,
wild boar, sambar, spotted deer,barking deer, mouse deer, common
langur, bonnet macaque, slender
loris, tiger, jungle cat, black panther,
mongoose, wild dog, sloth bear,
Malabar giant squirrel.
Reptiles
The king cobra, python, rat snake,
viper, and krait can be found here.
Reptiles
These include the great pied hornbill,
Malabar hornbill and Ceylon
frogmouth.