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
The Rangayyanadurga Four-horned Antelope Sanctuary is Karnataka’s only four-horned antelope (chousingha) sanctuary, notified in 2011 in the hills of Jagalur taluk.
Practical guide
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Typewildlife
Nearest baseJagalur
DistrictDavanagere
Best timeOctober to February
Time neededHalf a day
EntryForest permission may apply
It is a dry-forest reserve also sheltering sloth bear, pangolin, hyena and blackbuck.
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.
Weather in Rangayyanadurga Four-horned Antelope SanctuarySeasonal guide
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Today at Rangayyanadurga Four-horned Antelope Sanctuary
Sunrise6:17 am
Sunset6:03 pm
Golden hour best light5:03 pm–6:03 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:03 pm–6:28 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 260°
Moon tonight🌔 Waxing gibbous · 59%
Sunset is in about 51 minutes.
Retreating monsoon. October and November still see spells of rain from the retreating monsoon, though it is usually lighter than mid-year. Conditions are generally good but worth checking.
Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.
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 — 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 here
How to 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
Getting back
If you are travelling by bus or ferry, check the return service with the operator before setting out. Leave time to reach the stop or jetty after your visit.
- KSRTC— the Karnataka state bus operator; route and schedule enquiries.Online booking.
- Indian Railways— live running and seat availability for the nearest railhead, named under “Getting here” above.
Ask at the bus stand for the time of the last service back, not the next one. If you miss it, an auto or app cab is the fallback — agree the fare before you get in.
Getting around Rangayyanadurga Four-horned Antelope Sanctuary
If you need step-free access, contact the site before travelling. Ask about a level entrance, steps along the route, the nearest drop-off point, seating and accessible toilets.
If you need help at Rangayyanadurga Four-horned Antelope Sanctuary
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Nearby
What’s near Rangayyanadurga Four-horned Antelope Sanctuary
lakeKunduvada Kere
A large tank on the western edge of Davanagere city, ringed by a walking path and the Glass House horticultural pavilion — the city’s main evening and birding spot.
36.4 km · ~61 min by cab · straight line
lakeKondajji Lake
A lake ringed by hillocks near Kondajji north of Harihar, home to a large Bharat Scouts and Guides adventure and training camp — a spot for boating, mild trekking and outdoor camps.
38.3 km · ~64 min by cab · straight line
lakeHadadi Lake
A lake with a monsoon-season waterfall in the Hadadi hobli south of Davanagere city, a quiet local outing spot after the rains.
39.1 km · ~65 min by cab · straight line
viewpointBathi Betta
A rocky hill about 4 km from Davanagere toward Harihara, with a hillside Revana Siddeshwara (Shiva) shrine and wide views over the city and the surrounding paddy country — a popular sunrise and sunset climb.
41.0 km · ~68 min by cab · straight line
heritageSanthebennur Pushkarini
An ornate 16th-century stepped temple tank at Santhebennur, built by the Kenga Hanumantappa Nayaka chieftains, with a pillared pavilion rising from the water and a granite Musafirkhana mosque alongside.
44.4 km · ~74 min by cab · straight line
damDevarabelakere Reservoir
A balancing reservoir on the Tungabhadra system near Devarabelakere, downstream of the Bhadra dam — a calm waterbody and picnic stop in the Harihar country.
44.5 km · ~74 min by cab · straight line
templeHarihareshwara Temple
The flagship of the district — a 1223 CE Hoysala temple on the Tungabhadra bank at Harihar, about 14 km from Davanagere, dedicated to Harihara (Shiva and Vishnu combined in one form), with fine Hoysala sculpture and an ASI heritage tag.
46.1 km · ~77 min by cab · straight line
lakeShanti Sagara
Also called Sulekere, one of the largest irrigation tanks in Asia, built around 1128 CE with a circumference of some 30 km near Channagiri — a vast birdlife-rich lake with a Siddeshwara temple on its embankment.
53.8 km · ~90 min by cab · straight line
heritageShahaji Bhonsale Tomb, Hodigere
A memorial (samadhi) at Hodigere to Shahaji Bhonsale, the father of Chhatrapati Shivaji, who died here in a 1664 hunting accident — a quiet historic monument in the Channagiri country.
55.8 km · ~93 min by cab · straight line
fortChannagiri Fort
An 18th-century hill fort above Channagiri town, associated with the Keladi Nayaka tradition, with ruined ramparts, a hilltop shrine and wide views over the plains.
62.2 km · ~104 min by cab · straight lineOn the map
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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.
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 (39.1 km), Bathi Betta (41.0 km).
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Rangayyanadurga Four-horned Antelope Sanctuary guides, stories & itineraries
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Image credits
Photographs: Dr. Raju Kasambe, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0). Wikimedia Commons.