Sharavathi Valley Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Sharavathi River Valley of Sagar taluk in Shivamogga District. The area of the Sanctuary is around 431.23 Sq. Km. The Sanctuary lies in the Western Ghats, mainly covered with evergreen and semi-evergreen forests in the valleys and grassy patches on hilltops, and is immensely rich in flora and fauna both in variety and diversity. The Sanctuary is immensely rich in species like Dhoopa, Gulmavu, Surahonne, Mavu, Nandi, etc. It also harbors wildlife like Bison, Spotted deer, Tiger, Panther, etc.
Major attractions to visit inside Sharavathi Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
- Jog Falls
- Linganamakki Reservoir
- Honnemaradu Backwaters
- Sigandur backwaters and Chowdeshwari Temple
- Butterflies of different kinds
- Wild Animals such as tigers, lion-tailed macaque, wild dogs, sloth bears, wild boars, jackals, deers, Malabar giant squirrels, leopards
- Birds such as minivets, herons, woodpeckers, hornbills, and many more
- Reptiles such as Python, Rat Snake, Monitor lizard, crocodiles, and King Cobra