Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary

Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary Timings, Entry fees, Booking

Year Details Area
1951 Jagara Valley Sanctuary was declared by
the Government of Mysore
77.45 Sq.Km
6 Sep 1974 It was declared as Bhadra Wildlife
Sanctuary
492.30 Sq.Km
19 Nov 1999 Considered for Project Tiger Programme  

This Wildlife Reserve was declared as the Sanctuary in 1974 with an area of 492.30 Sq. Km and is the 25th Tiger Reserve.

This sanctuary inhabited by Tiger, Spotted deer, Sambar, Indian Gaur, Wild dog, Panther, Elephant, Jackal, Small Indian Civet, Common Mongoose, Barking deer, Wild boar, Mouse deer, Sloth bear, Common Langur, Monitor Lizard etc.

Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary Safari

Jeep Safari Cost: Rs.800 per person.

No.of persons Per Jeep: 6 visitors + 1 Guide +1 Driver.

Best Time to Visit: Oct- May.

Morning Hours: 6:30 am – 9:00 am

Safari Timings

Evening Hours: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Safari Duration: 2 – 2 hours 30 mins.

Safari may not be operated on Rainy days.

Ticket Cost

Indian Entry fees Rs.300/ person
Foreigner Entry fees Rs.1500/ person
DSLR With Lens (Above 500 mm length) Rs.500
DSLR without Lens Rs.200
DSLR With lens below 500 mm length Rs.300

The above-mentioned charges may be revised without prior intimation.

For more details, Please call @ 8500087012

How to reach Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary?

By Air

  1. The nearest airport is at Mangalore which is 213 Km away.
  2. From Bangalore, sanctuary is 300 Km away

By Train

  1. The nearest Railway station is at Kadur which is 73 Km away

By Road

  1. This Sanctuary is 33 Km from Chikmagalur.