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About Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary
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away amidst mountains, valleys, a mighty river, jungle sounds and lush
greenery, the sanctuary is an idyllic getaway where anglers and nature
enthusiasts can get a whiff of raw adventure and a view of the
majestic Cauvery as it bounces over jagged rocks. Here, you can trek
to the top of the hill to get a panoramic view of the Cauvery flowing
through the picturesque valley below. You could also visit the ruins
of the magnificent sculpted Shiva temple, a place of worship for the
local Soliga tribes, raft down the rapids of the Cauvery, or even
indulge in game fishing
Flora and Fauna:
Riverine and dry deciduous forests with some patches of scrub forest
Mammals:
They include the tiger, leopard, elephant, wild boar, sambar, spotted
deer, barking deer, four-horned antelope, Malabar giant squirrel,
grizzled giant squirrel, common otter and the hare.
Birds:
The Sirkeer cuckoo, green-billed malkoha, white-browed bulbul and the
pigmy woodpecker are found here. The sanctuary is also famed for the
endangered mahseer fish.
Reptiles:
The marsh crocodiles, turtles, python, cobra, Russell’s viper and the
banded krait are found here. |
