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Location
: Kemmannagundi, Karnataka
Altitude : 5091 Feet Above Sea Level
Main Attraction : Gaur, Chital
Situated
at a height of 5,091 feet, this resort is a must for wildlife
lovers.Dancing trees, whistling winds and swirling streams form a
backdrop to some very rare animal. Spread over an area of 540 sq. kms,
the sanctuary is home to many species of wild animals.
The Wild Population
The sanctuary is teeming with varied flora and fauna. Gaurs, chitals,
sambhars, bears, elephants, panthers and tigers inhabit the place in
large numbers.
Other Attractions
Biligiriangaswamy Temple:
If you are looking for a place that is calm and peaceful, the
Biligiriangaswamy Temple (from which the hill derives its name) is the
right place.
The serene surrounding, the soft reverberation of the bells and the
songs of the bird in the background at the complex are sure to
rejuvenate your souls.
You may also find the Soligas, native tribes of this range, singing a
sprightly folk song or dancing to a brisk tune.
Rath Festival:
While on your visit, Make sure you do not miss the Ratha festival held
during 'Vaishaka' in the month of Apri
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