Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary - Weekend Getaway

This blog will take you on the journey of Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary. Another famous place and weekend destination from Bangalore. This is a very less known place and if you are going to Hampi this is a must-visit place.

If photography is your passion you will enjoy thoroughly.

So continue reading how to go and what you can do.

Distance from Bangalore - 344 km

Distance from Hampi - 10km

Driving Time - 6hrs

Timing - 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm

Activities - You can enjoy photographing sloth bear inside a photo blind. If you have dslr with telephoto lens then you are allowed to sit inside the photo blind. Forest officials will help you to do that.

How to Book Safari - One can call Mr. Rasol (+91 72041 51548) and can book a safari. Prior booking is required to do the safari. It will cost approx 2600/-(subject to change as per norms).

Details of Bear Sanctuary - The flora of this sanctuary is primarily dry deciduous scrub and Southern thorn forests. At the time of the declaration of the sanctuary, it was a large area of barren hillocks, but persistent efforts from Karnataka Forest Department have transformed the area into lush green forest, filled with local flora.

The sanctuary's flagship species is the Indian sloth bear (Melursus ursinus). It has a very stable population of sloth bears and they reside in the numerous caves found in the hillocks within the sanctuary. leopards, monitor lizards, mongoose, pangolins, star tortoises etc. are some of the other animals that abound in the sanctuary.

One can spot Painted Sandgrouse,

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