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By Rail: Shimoga has its own railhead and is well connected to bangalore and Mysore by regular trains. Though connection with other cities of India is less. | By Rail: Shimoga has its own railhead and is well connected to bangalore and Mysore by regular trains. Though connection with other cities of India is less. | ||
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Overview
Gudavi Bird Sanctuary is located on the Banavasi Road in Gudavi of Sorab Taluk which is 16 Kms from Sorab town in Shimoga District, Karnataka State, India and about 116 km from Shimoga.
There are 217 different species of birds belonging to 48 families found at Gudavi. A natural lake and the trees give shelter to the birds. The picturesque Gudavi Lake with trees all along its banks is a beautiful sight in itself. It is a small seasonal lake and is filled with water mostly in the rainy season. Various avian species migrate from across the globe in different seasons for breeding.
Birds
Notable Species
Prominent species are Black-headed Ibis, herons, egrets, ducks, darters, jungle fowl, water fowl, cormorants, bitterns, Indian Shag and kites.
Rarities
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Birds you can see here include:
Black-headed Ibis, Little Cormorant, Great Egret, Intermediate Egret, Little Egret, Cattle Egret, Purple Heron, Darter, Grey Heron, Night Heron, Pond Heron, Spoonbill, Little Grebe, Spot-billed Duck, Bittern, Indian Shag, Jungle Fowl
Other Wildlife
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Site Information
The best time to visit the sanctuary is June to October.
History and Use
Areas of Interest
Other Nearby Sites
Jog falls on river Sharavati, the highest water falls of Asia with four cascades, is located at a distance of 53.5 km from the sanctury. Best time to visit the falls is July to September during monsoons.
Access and Facilities
The sanctuary is open to visitors from 6 AM to 6 PM.
A platform is built for bird watchers to have a closer look at the birds. There are four in number, 2 to 3 storied watch towers to give view of sanctuary from different vantage points.
By Air: The nearest airport to Shimoga is at Hubli which is at a distance of 165 Km. Other airports accessible from Shimoga are Mangalore (200 Km) and Bangalore (274 Kms). In near future, an airport at Sogane is expected to open. It is around 6 Km from Shimoga. The sanctuary is also accessible by road from Hubli((125 km).
By Rail: Shimoga has its own railhead and is well connected to bangalore and Mysore by regular trains. Though connection with other cities of India is less.
By Road: Shimoga is connected by NH 206 to the capital city Bangalore . Distance between the two cities is 274 km and can be covered in about 6 hrs. There are regular buses between the two cities. Shimoga can also be approached from Mangalore and Udupi. The entire route is quite picturesque. Luxury coaches run by KSRTC are the most convenient way of commuting.
Where to stay:
Accommodation is not available at Gudavi Bird Sanctuary. You will need to stay in Shimoga or Hubli.
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