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Gudavi Bird Sanctuary
 
Gudavi Bird Sanctuarybscure village in Sorab taluk of Shimoga district, comes alive in June as the energetic chirping of birds fills the air. The tree-lined banks of the Gudavi Lake become a brilliant mosaic of colours, with branches buried under bright plumage. The grey heron, night heron, little cormorant, jungle fowl, waterfowl, white-headed crane, pond heron, and the black-headed crane - you’ll find them all holidaying at Gudavi. Their symphony can be heard miles away.
 
Best Season: June to October.
Location and Area: Shimoga District;0.74 sq. km.
Flora and Fauna: Surrounded by agricultural fields on the west and north, and by moist deciduous forest on the east and south, 191 species of flora and fauna have been identified.
 
How to reach there
 
Soraba – 12km
Sagar – 42km
Shimoga – 112km
Bangalore – 377km
Shimoga – 112km
Mangalore – 272km
Mangalore – 272km
 
Where to stay
 
  Accommodation is not available at Gudavi Bird Sanctuary. You will need to stay at Shimoga.
 
 
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