What to expect
Highlights
- The rare four-horned antelope.
- The dry-forest hill reserve.
- The sloth bear, pangolin and blackbuck.
Rangayyanadurga Four-horned Antelope Sanctuary
Karnataka’s only four-horned antelope (chousingha) sanctuary, notified in 2011 in the hills of Jagalur taluk — a dry-forest reserve also sheltering sloth bear, pangolin, hyena and blackbuck. This wildlife guide is organized from Jagalur in Davanagere district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which verified stays, local guides, jeep or taxi operators, food stops, permits and safety-aware activity providers should be verified around Rangayyanadurga Four-horned Antelope Sanctuary.
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Rangayyanadurga Four-horned Antelope Sanctuary
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Plan Rangayyanadurga Four-horned Antelope Sanctuary
Typewildlife
Nearest baseJagalur
Best timeOctober to February
Time neededHalf a day
EntryForest permission may apply
Nearest town/baseJagalur
DistrictDavanagere
Place typewildlife
Time neededHalf a day.
Karnataka’s only four-horned antelope (chousingha) sanctuary, notified in 2011 in the hills of Jagalur taluk — a dry-forest reserve also sheltering sloth bear, pangolin, hyena and blackbuck. This wildlife guide is organized from Jagalur in Davanagere district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which verified stays, local guides, jeep or taxi operators, food stops, permits and safety-aware activity providers should be verified around Rangayyanadurga Four-horned Antelope Sanctuary.
The Rangayyanadurga Four-horned Antelope Sanctuary is Karnataka’s only four-horned antelope (chousingha) sanctuary, notified in 2011 in the hills of Jagalur taluk.
It is a dry-forest reserve also sheltering sloth bear, pangolin, hyena and blackbuck.
Visiting
Rangayyanadurga Four-horned Antelope Sanctuary — at a glance
TimingsDaytime; best early morning and late afternoon
Best timeOctober to February; early morning and late afternoon for wildlife
Entry: Forest permission may apply
Getting there: In the hills of Jagalur taluk east of Davanagere; by road on rough tracks, best with a guided forest trip
A protected forest — check whether forest-department permission is needed, keep to the tracks, do not feed or chase the animals and carry water.
Getting there
How to visit
- In the hills of Jagalur taluk, east of Davanagere; by road on rough tracks, best with a guided forest trip.
- A protected forest — check whether forest-department permission is needed, keep to the tracks, do not feed or chase the animals and carry water.
Distance by road
- Chitradurga65 km
- Shivamogga75 km
- Hubballi140 km
- Harihar14 km
- Bengaluru265 km
Road km to Davanagere; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to February; early morning and late afternoon for wildlife.
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Visitor notes
- A protected wildlife reserve — go with permission and a guide and do not disturb the animals.
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Rangayyanadurga Four-horned Antelope Sanctuary — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Rangayyanadurga Four-horned Antelope Sanctuary?
October to February; early morning and late afternoon for wildlife.
What are the entry fee and timings at Rangayyanadurga Four-horned Antelope Sanctuary?
Entry: Forest permission may apply. Timings: Daytime; best early morning and late afternoon. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Rangayyanadurga Four-horned Antelope Sanctuary?
In the hills of Jagalur taluk, east of Davanagere; by road on rough tracks, best with a guided forest trip. A protected forest — check whether forest-department permission is needed, keep to the tracks, do not feed or chase the animals and carry water.
How much time do I need for Rangayyanadurga Four-horned Antelope Sanctuary?
Half a day.
What else is near Rangayyanadurga Four-horned Antelope Sanctuary?
Nearby you can pair Kunduvada Kere (36.4 km), Kondajji Lake (38.3 km), Hadadi Lake (38.3 km), Bathi Betta (41.0 km).
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