Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary

Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the 21 Wildlife Sanctuaries in Karnataka, India.

Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary
Landscape of Shola Forests,Pushpagiri WLS
Location	Somwarpet, Kodagu district, Karnataka, India
Nearest city	Somwarpet
Coordinates	12°35′0″N 75°40′0″E
Area	102 km2
Established	1987[citation needed]
Governing body	Karnataka Forest Department

This sanctuary is located in Somwarpet taluk of the Kodagu district. It is home to rare and endangered birdlife.^[1] The Kadamakkal reserve forest is a part of the sanctuary. Pushpagiri (Kumara Parvatha) is the highest peak in it. The sanctuary adjoins Bisle reserve forest to the north and Kukke Subramanya forest range to the west.

Mandalpatti peak, Kote betta and Makkalagudi betta are mountains fall in the sanctuary. Mallalli falls and Kote abbe waterfalls (also called as Mukkodlu falls) are located inside the sanctuary. The Pushpagiri Wildlife Sancutuary has been proposed as one of the World Heritage Site.^[2]

Mandalpatti

Also called as "Mugilu Pete", this view point is one of the hotspots of tourist destination in Kodagu. It is located 18 kms north of Madikeri. The peak is at an elevation of 1250 metres above MSL. Rented 4×4 vehicles can be used to get to the peak.

References

1. "BirdLife IBA Factsheet - Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary". Retrieved 1 February 2007.
2. "Western Ghats—Talacauvery Sub-Cluster (with Six Site Elements)". Retrieved 1 February 2007.

External links

• Western Ghats UNESCO World Heritage Centre
• Important Bird Areas in India - Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary
• Mandalpatti Videos