Published: Jan 07, 2025
Last Updated: May 17, 2025 11:59 AM

How many wildlife sanctuaries are there in Karnataka?

Answer: Karnataka has 30 wildlife sanctuaries.

These sanctuaries protect a wide range of habitats and species, including endangered ones. They play a crucial role in preserving the state's rich biodiversity and offer opportunities for wildlife research, conservation, and tourism.

Wildlife Sanctuaries in Karnataka with Distance from Bangalore

Wildlife Sanctuary Location (District) Distance from Bangalore (Approx.)
Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary Chikkamagaluru, Shivamogga 285 km
Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary Belagavi 525 km
Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple Wildlife Sanctuary Chamarajanagar 185 km
Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary Kodagu 255 km
Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary Mandya, Chamarajanagar 140 km
Chincholi Wildlife Sanctuary Kalaburagi 580 km
Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary Uttara Kannada 480 km
Daroji Sloth Bear Wildlife Sanctuary Ballari 310 km
Ghataprabha Bird Wildlife Sanctuary Belagavi 515 km
Gudavi Bird Wildlife Sanctuary Shivamogga 320 km
Gudekote Sloth Bear Wildlife Sanctuary Ballari 275 km
Honnemaradu Wildlife Sanctuary Shivamogga 365 km
Jayamangali Blackbuck Wildlife Sanctuary Tumakuru 150 km
Jogimatti Wildlife Sanctuary Chitradurga 210 km
Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary Mysuru 215 km
Kaggaladu Bird Wildlife Sanctuary Tumakuru 145 km
Kaveri Valley Wildlife Sanctuary Mandya, Ramanagara 120 km
Kudremukh Wildlife Sanctuary Chikkamagaluru 340 km
Malai Mahadeshwara Wildlife Sanctuary Chamarajanagar 200 km
Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary Udupi 430 km
Nugu Wildlife Sanctuary Mysuru 180 km
Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary Kodagu 260 km
Ranganathittu Bird Wildlife Sanctuary Mandya 135 km
Ranebennur Blackbuck Wildlife Sanctuary Haveri 335 km
Ramadevara Betta Vulture Wildlife Sanctuary Ramanagara 70 km
Sharavathi Valley Wildlife Sanctuary Shivamogga 375 km
Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary Shivamogga 330 km
Someshwara Wildlife Sanctuary Udupi, Dakshina Kannada 415 km
Talacauvery Wildlife Sanctuary Kodagu 300 km
Melkote Temple Wildlife Sanctuary Mandya 135 km
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