B.R Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, Situated at a height of 5,091 feet, B.R Hills Wildlife Sanctuary is a unique blend of resort and wildlife sanctuary, a must for wildlife lovers. Dancing trees, whistling winds and swirling streams form a backdrop to some very rare animal. The B.R Wildlife sanctuary is 3,375 ft above sea level and is spread over an area of 540 sq. kms of undulating hills and valleys covered in deciduous forests and Sholas.

BR Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, Karnataka:
Location: Kemmannagundi, Karnataka
Total Area: 540 sq. kms
Main Attractions: Gaur, Chital
Visiting Season: September to May

Description:
The wildlife sanctuary is situated at the height of 5,091 feet above the sea level. The place is ideal for locating wild animals in their habitat. The lush green vegetation, the rich forest life, chirping of the birds will surely make your day and you can easily enjoy the spirit of nature in this place. The sanctuary posses a wonderful blend of Bilgiri Rangaswamy and Male Mahadeshwar ranges are the main undulating area of the place and you can enjoy the hill area laden with wild animals. Gaurs, chitals, bears, elephants, panthers and tigers are the main attractive features in this place and you can easily spot your favorite animal in this sanctuary and locate them in their respective locale.

Wildlife Attractions:
The B R Hills Wildlife sanctuary is home to many species of wild animals. The sanctuary is teeming with varied flora and fauna. Gaurs, chitals, sambhars, bears, elephants, panthers and tigers inhabit the place in large numbers. Here is an opportunity for the nature lover to study over 200 species of birds, chief among which are the racket-tailed drongo and the crested eagle.

Adventure Activities:
Professional angling, amateur fishing, coracle boat rides, bird watching, river rafting, trekking, outdoor camping will keep you busy. Every April you can witness the wonderful Ratha festival at the BR Temple too.

Access:
By Air: The nearest airport is at Bangalore
By Rail: Bangalore is the nearest rail junction.
By Road: It is easily accessible by road being 100 km from Bangalore via Kanakapura / Halagur. 85 km from Mysore via Malavalli and 245 km from Ooty via Mysore. There is couple of buses leaving from Mysore everyday. Mysore is 90 kms and Bangalore is 254 kms away.

Accommodation & Facilities:
Furnished twin bed tents, with attached modern toilet facilities, lit by hurricane lamps. Furnished ethnic huts on stilts, with attached modern toilet facilities again lit by hurricane lamps. Furnished rooms at the Maharaja's Bungalow with electricity are also available for the one's seeking some luxury. There is a bar and multi-cuisine dining is at the open-sided Gol Ghar restaurant, a Jungle Lodges specialty as well as conference facilities.

How to get there ?
By Air - Banglore (160 kms) is the nearest airport.

By Rail - Mysore (80 kms) and Banglore (160 kms) are the nearest rail junctions.

By Road - BR Hills is easily accessible by road. Bangalore (160 kms), Mysore (80 kms) and Ooty (245 kms). There is couple of buses leaving from Mysore everyday.