The state of Karnataka proudly flaunts of some of the best and most renowned wildlife sanctuaries in India. Most of the forest lands and reserves in the state are located to the south of the Vindhyas. The wildlife sanctuaries in Karnataka cover diverse categories of vegetation ranging from evergreen to scrub. While the hilly regions in the Western Ghats are replete with evergreen forests, the scrub type is found mostly in the plateaus and plains. The wildlife sanctuaries in Karnataka not just serve as perserve for wild animals, but also as an expansive flora reserve too. The wildlife sanctuaries in Karnataka also have some of the best natural habitats for the wildlife that thrives there.

Of the many wildlife sanctuaries in Karnataka, the Bandipur National Park in Karnataka, the Nagarhole National Park in Karnataka and the Bannerghatta National Park in Karnataka are the most famous of the lot. They not only serve as wildlife reserves, but also as popular tourist attractions. However, not to say that these are the only wildlife sanctuaries in Karnataka that draw crowds, there are several other that rank high in the popularity charts.