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{{Short description|Wildlife sanctuary in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2019}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2019}}
{{refimprove|date=December 2015}}
{{Infobox protected area
{{Infobox protected area
| name = Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary
| name = Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary
| photo = Pushpagiri_WildlifeSanctuary-Coorg.jpg
| iucn_category = IV
| photo_caption = Landscape of Shola Forests,Pushpagiri WLS
| image = Mandalpatti_Hills.jpg
| photo_width =  
| image_caption = Landscape of Shola Forests, Pushpagiri WLS
| image_size =
| mapframe-zoom = 10
| location = [[Somwarpet]], [[Kodagu]] district, [[Karnataka]], [[India]]
| location = [[Somwarpet]], [[Kodagu]] district, [[Karnataka]], [[India]]
| nearest_city = [[Somwarpet]]
| nearest_city = [[Somwarpet]]
| coords = {{coord|12|35|0|N|75|40|0|E|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
| coordinates = {{coord|12|35|0|N|75|40|0|E|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
| map = India Karnataka
| map = India Karnataka#India
| relief = 1
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| area =  
| area = {{cvt|102|km2}}
| established = 1987{{cn|date=December 2015}}
| established =
| governing_body = Karnataka Forest Department
| governing_body = Karnataka Forest Department
}}
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'''Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary''' is one of 21 Wildlife Sanctuaries of [[India]]'s [[Karnataka]] state.
'''Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary''' is one of the 21 Wildlife Sanctuaries in [[Karnataka]], [[India]].


This sanctuary is located in [[Somwarpet]] taluk of the [[Kodagu district]].  It is home to rare and endangered birdlife.<ref>{{cite web
This sanctuary is located in [[Somwarpet]] taluk of the [[Kodagu district]].  It is home to rare and endangered birdlife.<ref>{{cite web
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}}</ref> The Kadamakkal reserve forest is a part of the sanctuary. [[Pushpagiri, Karnataka|Pushpagiri]] (Kumara Parvatha) is the highest peak in it. The sanctuary adjoins [[Bisle reserve forest]] to the north and [[Kukke Subramanya]] forest range to the west.
}}</ref> The Kadamakkal reserve forest is a part of the sanctuary. [[Pushpagiri, Karnataka|Pushpagiri]] (Kumara Parvatha) is the highest peak in it. The sanctuary adjoins [[Bisle reserve forest]] to the north and [[Kukke Subramanya]] forest range to the west.


Mandalpatti peak, Kote betta and Makkalagudi betta are mountains fall in the sanctuary. [[Mallalli falls]] and Kote abbe [[waterfalls]] (also called as Mukkodlu falls) are located inside the sanctuary. The Pushpagiri Wildlife Sancutuary has been proposed as one of the [[World Heritage Site]].<ref>{{cite web
The Pushpagiri Wildlife Sancutuary has been proposed as one of the [[World Heritage Site]].<ref>{{cite web
|url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/2103/
|url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/2103/
|title=Western Ghats—Talacauvery Sub-Cluster (with Six Site Elements)
|title=Western Ghats—Talacauvery Sub-Cluster (with Six Site Elements)
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==External links==
==External links==
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{{commons category}}
{{Wikivoyage}}
{{Wikivoyage}}
* [https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/2103/ Western Ghats UNESCO World Heritage Centre]
* [https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/2103/ Western Ghats UNESCO World Heritage Centre]
* [http://www.birdlife.org/datazone/sites/index.html?action=SitHTMDetails.asp&sid=18228&m=0 Important Bird Areas in India - Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary]
* [http://www.birdlife.org/datazone/sites/index.html?action=SitHTMDetails.asp&sid=18228&m=0 Important Bird Areas in India - Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary]
{{Kodagu (Coorg) topics}}
{{Kodagu (Coorg) topics}}
{{Protected areas of Karnataka}}
{{Protected areas of Karnataka}}
{{Western Ghats}}
{{Western Ghats}}


[[Category:1987 establishments in Karnataka]]
[[Category:Establishments in Karnataka]]
[[Category:North Western Ghats montane rain forests]]
[[Category:North Western Ghats montane rain forests]]
[[Category:Wildlife sanctuaries of the Western Ghats]]
[[Category:Wildlife sanctuaries of the Western Ghats]]

Latest revision as of 08:58, 24 February 2026


Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
Map showing the location of Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary
Map showing the location of Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary
LocationSomwarpet, Kodagu district, Karnataka, India
Nearest citySomwarpet
Coordinates12°35′0″N 75°40′0″E / 12.58333°N 75.66667°E / 12.58333; 75.66667
Area102 km2 (39 sq mi)
Governing bodyKarnataka Forest Department

Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the 21 Wildlife Sanctuaries in Karnataka, India.

This sanctuary is located in Somwarpet taluk of the Kodagu district. It is home to rare and endangered birdlife.[1] The Kadamakkal reserve forest is a part of the sanctuary. Pushpagiri (Kumara Parvatha) is the highest peak in it. The sanctuary adjoins Bisle reserve forest to the north and Kukke Subramanya forest range to the west.

The Pushpagiri Wildlife Sancutuary has been proposed as one of the World Heritage Site.[2]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "BirdLife IBA Factsheet - Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary". Retrieved 1 February 2007.
  2. ↑ "Western Ghats—Talacauvery Sub-Cluster (with Six Site Elements)". Retrieved 1 February 2007.

External links[edit | edit source]

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