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Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary is one of 21 Wildlife Sanctuaries[http://www.karnatakawildernesstourism.org/] of Karnataka. |
Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary is one of 21 Wildlife Sanctuaries[http://www.karnatakawildernesstourism.org/] of Karnataka. |
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This sanctuary is located in the northern part of [[Coorg]] ([[Kodagu]]) district and is home to some of earth's most spectacular rainforests. It has some remote and beautiful waterfalls. It is home to many rare and endangered birdlife [www.karnatakabirds.net]. Some 'must-visit' hiking trails in the [[Karnataka]] part of [[Western Ghats]] are in it. [[Western Ghats]] also known as [[Sahyadris]] are one of earth's 25 bio-diversity hotspots. |
This sanctuary is located in the northern part of [[Coorg]] ([[Kodagu]]) district and is home to some of earth's most spectacular rainforests. It has some remote and beautiful waterfalls. It is home to many rare and endangered birdlife [http://www.karnatakabirds.net]. Some 'must-visit' hiking trails in the [[Karnataka]] part of [[Western Ghats]] are in it. [[Western Ghats]] also known as [[Sahyadris]] are one of earth's 25 bio-diversity hotspots. |
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The rich Kadamakkal reserve forest is a part of the sanctuary. [Pushpagiri] is the highest peak in it. Kumaraparvat (Kumaraparvatha) is the other peak that lies within it. |
The rich Kadamakkal reserve forest is a part of the sanctuary. [Pushpagiri] is the highest peak in it. Kumaraparvat (Kumaraparvatha) is the other peak that lies within it. |
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Revision as of 11:51, 17 October 2006
Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary is one of 21 Wildlife Sanctuaries[1] of Karnataka.
This sanctuary is located in the northern part of Coorg (Kodagu) district and is home to some of earth's most spectacular rainforests. It has some remote and beautiful waterfalls. It is home to many rare and endangered birdlife [2]. Some 'must-visit' hiking trails in the Karnataka part of Western Ghats are in it. Western Ghats also known as Sahyadris are one of earth's 25 bio-diversity hotspots.
The rich Kadamakkal reserve forest is a part of the sanctuary. [Pushpagiri] is the highest peak in it. Kumaraparvat (Kumaraparvatha) is the other peak that lies within it.
The sanctuary adjoins Bisle Reserve Forest to north and Kukke Subramanya forest range to the west. It is approachable from Madikeri town in south and Somwarpet town in north.
Links
Western Ghats UNESCO World Heritage Centre
A story on hiking in Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary
Link to a map of Pushpagiri Sanctuary and surrounding terrain from google maps
Some images from Pushpagiri Sanctuary