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.
Best season: November to March
Location and Area: Located in the 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: They include the tiger, leopard,
elephant, wild boar, sambar, spotted deer, barking deer, four-horned
antelope, Malabar giant squirrel, grizzled giant squirrel,
common otter and the hare.
Birds: The Sirkeer cuckoo, green-billed malkoha,
white-browed bulbul, and the pigmy woodpecker are found here.
The sanctuary is also famed for the endangered mahseer fish.
Reptiles: The marsh crocodiles, turtles,
python, cobra, Russell’s viper, and the banded krait
are found here.
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