Wildlife in Karnataka : Ranganthittu Bird Sanctuary - 49

The sanctuary situated in the Mysore district abounds in various species of avi fauna. The flying fox, otter, python, tortoise, crocodile, cormorant, darter, egrets, heron, ibis, kingfisher, plover, parakeet, spoonbill, whistling teal and peregrine are some of the main species of birds that inhabit the sanctuary.

When to visit: June to October

Where to stay:

There are river view cottages run by Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation at Srirangapatna which is 10 kms. away the sanctuary.

How to get there:

By Air:

Bungalore is the nearest airport, 125 kms.

Br Rail:

Mysore is nearest rail head, 18 kms.

By Road:

Bangalore is 125 kms, Mysore is 18 kms.

Contact:

KSTDC, No. : 10/4, Kasturba Road, Bangalore - 560 001.
Tel. : 2212901/2/3,
Fax: 2234963,
Email : kstdc@vsnl.com

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