Tucked
away amidst mountains, valleys, a mighty river, jungle
sounds, and lush greenery, the sanctuary is an idyllic
getaway where anglers and nature enthusiasts can get
a whiff of raw adventure and a view of the majestic
Cauvery as it bounces over jagged rocks. Here, you
can trek to the top of the hill to get a panoramic
view of the Cauvery flowing through the picturesque
valley below. You could also visit the ruins of the
magnificent sculpted Shiva temple, a place of worship
for the local Soliga tribes, raft down the rapids
of the Cauvery, or even indulge in game fishing.
Location and Area
Districts of Mysore, Bangalore and
Mandya; 526.96 sq km.
Flora and Fauna
Riverine and dry deciduous forests
with some patches of scrub forest.
Mammals
These include the tiger, leopard, elephant,
wild boar, sambar, spotted deer, barking
deer, four-horned antelope, Malabar
giant squirrel, grizzled giant squirrel,
common otter and hare.
Reptiles
The marsh crocodile, turtle, python,
cobra, Russell’s viper, and banded krait
are found here.
Birds
The Sirkeer cuckoo, green-billed
malkoha, white-browed bulbul and
pigmy woodpecker are found here.