Bhadra wildlife sanctuary Chikkamagaluru, Muthodi safari ( Resorts, Entry fees, Timings, Photos )
Bhadra wildlife sanctuary usually call it as Muthodi Wildlife Sanctuary because of the village nearby. It’s a special place because it’s protected to keep tigers safe. But besides tigers, you can see many other animals like mammals, reptiles, and over 250 kinds of birds. Lots of these birds can only be found in the Western Ghats area.
In the sanctuary, there’s a really big teak tree called the Jagara Giant. It’s the biggest teak tree in the state and it’s about 400 years old. It’s around 32 meters tall and has a thick trunk that’s 5.1 meters around. The Bhadra Tiger Reserve is huge, covering about 500 square kilometers.
In 1998, the sanctuary became India’s 25th tiger project. The Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary is the first tiger reserve in India to finish moving villages, which they did by 2002.
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Best time to visit Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary
To explore Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary is from October to May. The best time to see most of the animals is during the summer months, particularly from March to May. This is when animals gather near the Bhadra river to drink water.
Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary address and contact number
| Address | Tarikere,Lakkavalli, Muthodi safari, Chikkmagalur, Karnataka, 577115, India |
| Contact | 8262200177 |
Reasons to visit Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary
- Jeep Adventure : The forest department arranges exciting Jeep Safaris within the Bhadra Tiger Reserve.
- Boat Rides on Bhadra Reservoir : You can go for a boat ride on the Bhadra Reservoir ticket price is variable.
- Discover Wildlife : You might get to see many kinds of birds, reptiles, and wild animals.
- Bhadra Dam Beauty : When water flows out of the Bhadra dam’s gates, you can enjoy wonderful sights.
- Mullayanagiri Peak Adventure : A fun thing to do is to explore Mullayanagiri Peak, is the highest peak in Karnataka.
- Watching the Sunset : You can see the sun setting from a special viewpoint.
Bhadra wildlife sanctuary timings :
| Day | Morning | Evening |
| Sunday | 6:00 am to 9:00 am | 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
| Monday | 6:00 am to 9:00 am | 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:00 am to 9:00 am | 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:00 am to 9:00 am | 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
| Thursday | 6:00 am to 9:00 am | 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
| Friday | 6:00 am to 9:00 am | 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
| Saturday | 6:00 am to 9:00 am | 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Bhadra wildlife sanctuary ticket price :
| Mode | Adult | Children |
| Jeep | 600/- Person | 250/- person |
| Bus | 500/- Person | 250/- Person |
How to reach Bhadra wildlife sanctuary :
By road :
| Route | Distance ( Kms ) | Time duration |
| Bangalore to Bhadra wildlife sanctuary distance | 285 km | 5 hour 45 min |
| Mysore to Bhadra wildlife sanctuary distance | 225 km | 5 hour 30 min |
| Shivamogga to Bhadra wildlife sanctuary distance | 33 km | 43 min |
| Chikkmagalur to Bhadra wildlife sanctuary distance | 20 km | 2 hour |
| Mangalore to Bhadra wildlife sanctuary | 205 km | 4 hour 30 min |
By train :
| Nearest railway station | After travel by road distance |
| Shivamogga town | 32 km ( 45 min journey ) |
| Kadur Junction | 52 km ( 1 hour 15 min journey ) |
By air :
| Nearest airport | After travel by road distance |
| Shivamogga Domestic airport | 23 km ( 35 min journey ) |
| Mangaluru International airport | 193 km ( 4 hour 15 min journey ) |
Bhadra tiger reserve video :
Bhadra wildlife sanctuary resort :
River Tern Lodge : This lodge sits on a small hill by the Bhadra reservoir, close to Lakkavali. This spot is very near the top part of the Bhadra Tiger Reserve.
Behind Ranganathaswamy Temple, Bhadra Project, Lakkavalli,
Around Chikmagalur – 577 115 Karnataka, India
Manager: Mr. Karthik
Contact Number: 9449599780
Reservation: 080 40554055
Inquiry : 9449599769
Email Id: info@junglelodges.com
Homestays near Bhadra wildlife sanctuary :
| Homestay | Contact number |
| Tex Woods Resort | 9844127341 |
| The Cascade Villa | 9606066300 |
| River green Homestay | 7829602493 |
| Jagara Valley Home Stay | 6362306866 |
| Malagar Valley Homestay | 9606849931 |
| Mullayanagiri Homestay | – |
| Pavanaganga Homestay | 9481055555 |
| The Seven Bean Homestay | 9632001546 |
Bhadra Tiger Reserve, Muthodi safari map :
Q & A related Bhadra tiger reserve :
To explore Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary is from October to May. The best time to see most of the animals is during the summer months, particularly from March to May. This is when animals gather near the Bhadra river to drink water.
8262200177
285 km 5 hour 45 min journey timings
Shivamogga Domestic airport is the nearest airport to Bhadra wildlife sanctuary.
Mysore to Bhadra wildlife sanctuary distance is 225 km 5 hour 30 min journey timings.