Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary
Shimoga
Shettihalli
Mostly dry and moist deciduous forests in the eastern and central parts. Towards the west, with an increase in rainfall, there are semi-evergreen forests
Tiger, Leopard, Wild Dog, Jackal, Gaur, Elephant, Sloth Bear, Sambar, Spotted Deer, Wild Boar, Common Langur, Bonnet Macaque, Common Mongoose, Striped-necked
Mongoose, Porcupine, Malabar Giant Squirrel, Giant Flying Squirrel, Pangolin; Hornbills, Kingfis
Dipterocarpus indicus, Calophyllum tomentosum, Machilus macrantha, Caryota urens, Aporosa lindleyana, Lagerstroemia lanceolata, Hopea parviflora
Mangalore (171 km)
Shimoga (32 km)
Shimoga (32 km)
Forest rest house and local hotels at Shivmoga.
Deputy Conservator of Forests, Wildlife Division, D.C. Office Compound, Shimoga 577201
Telephone: 08182-22983, 80-2235 2424, feedback@karnatakatourism.org