My Experience :
This bird sanctuary is conveniently located off the Mysore-Bangalore highway. Although during my visit the migratory season had not yet begun, nonetheless the experience of renting a boat (rowed by oars as motorised boats disrupt the quietude of the area and directly affect the winged visitors) and gliding in the crocodile infested waters is truly a thrilling and memorable one.
TIPS : If you have the time and are willing to spend a little bit more, you can rent an entire boat for yourself (I was charged Rs 600/- for additional 45 minutes) and enjoy the experience at a lesiurely pace. The boatman also doubles up as the guide and names the birds encountered.
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PRACTICALITIES :
Getting there : The sanctuary is on the Mysore-Bangalore highway and access is from either of the two cities. The drive from Bangalore is approximately 130 km, and takes a couple of hours at the most, thanks to the four lane highway. Driving from Mysore is much nearer, about 13 km. If you are driving from Bangalore, look out for a small right turn after Srirangapatna.
Nearest rail junction - Mysore (18 kms).
Nearest international airport - Bangalore (125 kms).
Entry fee: Indians – Rs 50, foreigners – Rs 300
Boat-ride tickets: Indians – Rs 50, foreigners – Rs 300 (For personalised boat ride contact the ticket counter or speak to the boatsmen directly)
Timings - 9am to 6 pm
Eating : There is a small cafe at Ranganthittu, and Mysore is always close by. A canteen at the sanctury sells tea, coffee and snacks.
TRIVIA :
Ranganthittu Bird Sanctuary known as Paksi Kashi of Karnataka is a Bird Sanctuary in the Mandya District of the state of Karnataka in India. It is a very small sanctuary, being only 67 km². in area, and comprises six islets on the banks of the Kaveri River. Ranganthittu is located three kilometers away from the historic town of Srirangapatna and 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) north of Mysore. It is a group of small islands in the Cauvery River.
The sanctuary is home to a wide species of birds including cormorants, darters, white ibis, spoon billed storks, open billed storks, painted storks, white necked storks, egrets, herons, terns, swallows, kingfishers, sandpiper etc. There are a few mammals in the sanctuary like fruit bats, bonnet macaques, palm civets, common mongoose and common otters. Marsh crocodiles make up the reptile population of the sanctuary.
The entrance of the park has huge bamboo surrounding the winding path. On both sides of the path are boards with pictures and information about the different birds that are found in the sanctuary.
There is a small canteen situated near the lake made in a clearing between the bamboos.
If you are a nature enthusiast it is best to visit the sanctuary in the early hours of the morning before the sanctuary gets crowded with visitors.
This bird sanctuary is conveniently located off the Mysore-Bangalore highway. Although during my visit the migratory season had not yet begun, nonetheless the experience of renting a boat (rowed by oars as motorised boats disrupt the quietude of the area and directly affect the winged visitors) and gliding in the crocodile infested waters is truly a thrilling and memorable one.
TIPS : If you have the time and are willing to spend a little bit more, you can rent an entire boat for yourself (I was charged Rs 600/- for additional 45 minutes) and enjoy the experience at a lesiurely pace. The boatman also doubles up as the guide and names the birds encountered.
FOR THE COMPLETE POST CLICK ON LINK :
http://theevolvingbackpacker.com/Ranganathittu-bird-sanctuary-mysore
ALSO DO VISIT MY NEW WEBSITE : www.theevolvingbackpacker.com FOR MORE BACKPACKING STORIES!!!
PRACTICALITIES :
Getting there : The sanctuary is on the Mysore-Bangalore highway and access is from either of the two cities. The drive from Bangalore is approximately 130 km, and takes a couple of hours at the most, thanks to the four lane highway. Driving from Mysore is much nearer, about 13 km. If you are driving from Bangalore, look out for a small right turn after Srirangapatna.
Nearest rail junction - Mysore (18 kms).
Nearest international airport - Bangalore (125 kms).
Entry fee: Indians – Rs 50, foreigners – Rs 300
Boat-ride tickets: Indians – Rs 50, foreigners – Rs 300 (For personalised boat ride contact the ticket counter or speak to the boatsmen directly)
Timings - 9am to 6 pm
Eating : There is a small cafe at Ranganthittu, and Mysore is always close by. A canteen at the sanctury sells tea, coffee and snacks.
TRIVIA :
Ranganthittu Bird Sanctuary known as Paksi Kashi of Karnataka is a Bird Sanctuary in the Mandya District of the state of Karnataka in India. It is a very small sanctuary, being only 67 km². in area, and comprises six islets on the banks of the Kaveri River. Ranganthittu is located three kilometers away from the historic town of Srirangapatna and 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) north of Mysore. It is a group of small islands in the Cauvery River.
The sanctuary is home to a wide species of birds including cormorants, darters, white ibis, spoon billed storks, open billed storks, painted storks, white necked storks, egrets, herons, terns, swallows, kingfishers, sandpiper etc. There are a few mammals in the sanctuary like fruit bats, bonnet macaques, palm civets, common mongoose and common otters. Marsh crocodiles make up the reptile population of the sanctuary.
The entrance of the park has huge bamboo surrounding the winding path. On both sides of the path are boards with pictures and information about the different birds that are found in the sanctuary.
There is a small canteen situated near the lake made in a clearing between the bamboos.
If you are a nature enthusiast it is best to visit the sanctuary in the early hours of the morning before the sanctuary gets crowded with visitors.
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