Brahmagiri

Brahmagiri, a mountain range is a scenic tourist attraction in the Western ghats which is about 85kms south of Madikeri.

Location

Situated between Kodagu and Wayanad district of Kerala and about 85kms south of Madikeri.

Height

1608 meters above mean sea level

About

Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary was established in 1974. Situated at an altitude of about 5000 feet, the sanctuary is spread across 181 Sq. km. The sanctuary derives its name from the highest point, the Brahmagiri Peak. The vegetation in the low-lying areas is predominantly evergreen and semi-evergreen forests, while shola grasslands cover the higher altitudes. The undulating terrain is dotted with several steep valleys and hillocks.

Elephant, gaur, tiger, jungle cat, leopard cat, wild dog, sloth bear, wild pig, sambar, spotted deer, Nilgiri langur, Malabar giant squirrel, giant flying squirrel, Nilgiri marten, common otter, brown mongoose, civet, porcupine, and pangolin are the common wildlife spotted at the sanctuary. Python, cobra, king cobra, malabar pit viper are some of the reptiles found in the sanctuary. Birds in the sanctuary include emerald dove, black bulbul and Malabar trogon.