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.
Districts of Mysore, Bangalore and Mandya; 526.96 sq km.
Riverine and dry deciduous forests with some patches of scrub forest.
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.
The marsh crocodile, turtle, python, cobra, Russell’s viper, and banded krait are found here.
The Sirkeer cuckoo, green-billed malkoha, white-browed bulbul and pigmy woodpecker are found here.
