| Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary | |
|---|---|
| Bhadra Tiger Reserve | |
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
 Tigers keeping a close eye on gaurs in Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary | |
  Location in Karnataka, India | |
| Location | Chikkamagaluru District, Karnataka, India |
| Nearest city | Chikkamagaluru |
| Coordinates | 13°41′43.72″N 75°38′12.53″E / 13.6954778°N 75.6368139°E |
| Area | 892.46 km2 (344.58 sq mi) |
| Max. elevation | 1,875 m (6,152 ft) |
| Min. elevation | 615 m (2,018 ft) |
| Established | 1951[1] |
| Governing body | Government of India, MOEF, Project Tiger, Karnataka Forest Department |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Precipitation | 2,100 millimetres (83 in) |
| Avg. summer temperature | 32 °C (90 °F) |
| Avg. winter temperature | 19 °C (66 °F) |
Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area and tiger reserve as part of the Project Tiger, situated in Chikkamagaluru district, 23 km (14 mi) south of Bhadravathi city, 38 km (24 mi) 20 km from Tarikere town, northwest of Chikkamagaluru and 283 km from Bengaluru city in Karnataka state, India.[2] Bhadra sanctuary has a wide range of flora and fauna and is a popular place for day outings. The 1,875 m (6,152 ft) above MSL Hebbe Giri is the highest peak in the sanctuary.
- ^ Fact sheet of Bhadra Tiger Reserve, Wildlife Protection Society of India, retrieved 1 February 2012
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