Travel to Ranganathittu if you are an avid bird watcher and want one with nature. Ranganathittu is a major tourist destination in Karnataka , located in the Mysore district .Travel to Ranganathittu also provide you an option of visiting the Vrindavan Gardens , which is only at a distance of 20km.

When you travel to Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary in Karnataka,which is on the banks of the Cauvery river , you will find that there are six secluded islets on the river which are also part of this sanctuary. Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary is very small only .67 sq km in area.

It was the famous ornithologist Dr. Salim Ali who was initiated the process of according Ranganathittu the status of bird sanctuary.He observed that the islands were nesting grounds of various birds and thus he requested the Wodeyar kings of Mysore to designate it as a bird sanctuary in 1940.

Tourist attraction in the travel to Ranganathittu:

  -   Your travel to Ranganathittu Bird sanctuary is actually a perfect retreat in the lap of nature as this place has become home to many migratory birds who come from all parts of the globe like Siberia, Australia and North America. They are

  -   Spoonbills,
  -   Open bill storks,
  -   Darters,
 

 -   White Ibis,
  -   Little cormorants,
  -   Egret,
  -   Heron,
  -   Partridge,
  -   River tern,
  -   Stone plougher,
  -   Snake bird
  -   Streak throated swallow
  -   Stork billed Kingfisher
  -   Great Stone Plover
  -   River Tern

The birds come here in December lay their eggs on the islands, breed , and agin they return back in August.

  -   Travel to Ranganathittu is just like a short wildlife tour where you can view mammals like Bonnet Macaque,Flying Fox,Indian Gray Mongoose, Common Plam Civet,Marsh Crocodile

  -   Guided boat cruise on the islands are available ,you must go on this boat journey when you travel to Ranganathittu because this is the best way to admire the birds in myriad hues as well as watch the crocoduiles,otters and bats.Rangers are there to guide you .

  -   Enjoy a picnic on the banks of Cauvery River amidst picturesque surroundings.

  -   Also the added attractions of your travel to Ranganathittu is That you can visit the Mysore palace and the Vrindavan Gardens.

How to Reach:

Air: Mysore and Bangalore Airport are the nearest ones.

Rail: Mysore and Bangalore Railway Station

Road : Well connected road network, with the Bangalore Mysore Highway connects Ranganathittu with other parts of the state.

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