Anshi National Park

Anshi National Park

Anshi National Park is located in a pristine part of the Western Ghats and is known for the richness of its flora and fauna. It is located at a distance of 60 km from Karwar in Uttar Kannada district. The park spans across an area of 340 sqThis place boasts of about 197 rare species of birds. Tourists interested in bird watching activity must visit Anshi National Park in Karnataka as the forest has a variety of rare bird species. The perfect time for bird watching is in the spring season when the trees are at full blossom.

It has the rare distinction of being the only park in Asia where Black Panther is found naturally. Anshi National Park has a variety of species of mammals and reptiles. The forest comprises both rain forests and deciduous forests. A huge array of flora and fauna is found in the Anshi National Park, and it is an ideal home ground for species such as elephants, tigers, deer, black panthers, and wild boars. Not only this, there are variety of reptiles in the forest.

Just outside the south eastern boundary of the Park is the Chenna Basaveshwara Temple, which is a popular tourist attraction. If one is planning to stay in the park then unfortunately they will have to change their mind and stay at Dandeli because accommodation is not possible inside the park. If people want to stay inside the park, they should plan for trekking as camps are available for trekkers.. km and is believed to be India’s most endangered Wildlife Park.

Nearest City: Sirsi,Haliyal,Dandeli,Karwar,Joida

Distances from Anshi National Park:

Ankola – 83 km

Haliyal – 75 km

Dandeli – 55 km

Karwar -50 km

Yellapur -80 km

Hubli 126 km

Sirsi -129 km

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