| Mandagadde |
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Mandagadde
is a bird sanctuary in Shimoga district at about 30+kms
from Shimoga itself.
Distance from Bangalore : 300+kms.
Nearest Hospital : Mandagadde.
Nearest food point : Mandagadde.
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| How
to get there: |
| Mandagadde
is on the way to Theerthahalli from Shimoga. Plenty of
State transport corporation buses and private buses run
between these places. |
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| Mandagadde, Shimoga. |
| This one
of the few bird sanctuaries in the Malenaadu region of
the Karnataka. The island formed in the middle of the
River Tunga provides the necessary shelter and food for
the birds. |
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| Though this
Mandagadde in Shettihalli wildlife sanctuary is not considered
biggest of the bird sanctuaries it is a habitat for a
variety of birds. In the season which is from June to
October one can find many Egrets, Snake birds etc. |
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| As there
are no big hotels present in the Mandagadde tentage should
be carried if one is planning a overnight stay. Huge sand
covered river side which is at a little distance away
from the sanctuary may be used. In any case guidance from
the local people/forest department is a must. Mandagadde
has quite a number of small hotels, and no lodges. |
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| En route
Mandagadde you will see the Dam site at Gajanur and the
elephant training camp at Sakrebyle. Early morning visits
to Sakrebyle are the best. |
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| Other places
of interest nearby are : Sakrebyle Elephant training camp,
Gajanur. |
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