Ranganathittu

Ranganathittu is a home for all wildlife birds. Just a walk around the sanctuary your eyes will be filled with surprises looking at the variety of birds from all over the world. Ranganathittu is indeed a beautiful bird sanctuary which should not be missed by bird lovers.
Birds from Siberia, Australia, North America and other places migrate for their annual Indian holiday. It may be the Open-Bill Stork, The White Ibis, Egret, Heron, Partridge or even the Cormorant trying to say hello! Ranganathittu treats you to some glorious sights and surprises. A basket of visual delights - Crocodiles basking under the sun, otters running free, flocks of birds gathered on tiny islands.

June to November is the best time.

ANIMALS AND BIRDS SIGHTED

You can find species of water birds, including cormorant, heron, ibis and spoonbill. Few crocodiles lazing on the rocks in sun are also found.

LOCATION

The sanctuary is set around a handful of tiny islands in the Cauvery River.

ACCESS

The nearest airport is Bangalore (125 Kms). The nearest railway station is Mysore(18 Kms). The Bangalore Mysore State Highway connects to Ranganathittu via Bangalore or Mysore. Private taxis are the best way to reach this place.

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