Talakaveri Wildlife Sanctuary is nestled along the Western Ghats in the state of Karnataka. The sanctuary is named after the Talakaveri point which is the origin of River Kaveri and is situated on the eastern limit of the sanctuary.

Notifications: Wildlife Sanctuary in 1987

Flora
Forest covers: thick semi-evergreen and evergreen forests
Trees and plants: Coffee, Cardamom, Dahu, Vavangu, Indian rose chestnut, Kampakam, White cedar and Pallaquim ellipticum.

Fauna
Leopard, Nilgiri Marten, Mouse Deer, Tiger, Barking Deer, Wild Pig, Elephant, Rat Snake, King Cobra, Python, Brown Mongoose, Porcupine, etc.

Avian Fauna
Great Pied Hornbill, Black Eagle, Fairy Bluebird, Broadbilled Roller, Malabar Trogon and others.

Getting there
The nearest railways stations to Talakaveri Wildlife Sanctuary are located at Mangalore and Mysore. The closest airport is at Mangalore. The road route from Mysore is: Mysore-Madikeri- Talakaveri sanctuary (about 25 km). The sanctuary is also connected to Bangalore and Mangalore through regular bus services.
Accommodation is available in a small rest house situated between Kumar Parvat and Heggedemane. During the non-monsoon seasons, trekkers can pitch camp for resting at few points that are located between Kumar Parvat and Kukke Subramanya and at Giri gadde with prior permission from the forest officials.
Jeep safaris and trekking are popular tourist activities here. Igguthappa Devara Betta is a nearby popular tourist spot.

Additional Information
Location: Talakaveri Wildlife Sanctuary, Kodagu district, Karnataka
Area: nearly 105.01 sq. km. / Altitude: about 1,712 m above sea level
Temperature: 10°c to 38°c
Ideal visiting season: November and April
Timings: 8.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.
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