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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Typewildlife
Nearest baseJagalur
DistrictDavanagere
Best timeOctober to February
Time neededHalf a day
EntryForest permission may apply
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.
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
Sunrise6:13 am
Sunset6:36 pm
Golden hour best light5:36 pm–6:36 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:36 pm–7:01 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 278°
Moon tonight🌗 Last quarter · 49%
Sunset is in about 3 hours.
South-west monsoon. June to September brings heavy rain to Karnataka. Trails, falls and ghat roads can be slippery, swollen or closed at short notice, and forest departments sometimes suspend access. Check locally on the day before you travel.
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
Work out your return before you settle in for the sunset. Public transport here thins out sharply in the evening, and Rangayyanadurga Four-horned Antelope Sanctuary is easier to reach than to leave. We do not publish departure times: there is no official live feed we are permitted to republish, and a wrong time here would strand you. Check the operator directly on the day.
- 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
We have not assessed physical access at this place yet. Across India, step-free routes, handrails and accessible toilets are the exception rather than the rule, and pavements are often interrupted — if step-free access matters to you, contact the site or a local operator before committing to the trip.
If you need help at Rangayyanadurga Four-horned Antelope Sanctuary
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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 (38.3 km), Bathi Betta (41.0 km).
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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.