Contact information - National Parks / Wildlife Sanctuaries

Brahmagiris Wildlife Sanctuary
Contact info: Karnataka Forest Department, Wildlife Division, Madikeri (Srimangala)
Phone: 08274-246331
If the above number does not work... try calling Mr. Narasimha Shetty 9731506317 - who is currently the RFO there (as of 30th June 2009)

Heard that the IB in Srimangala is good and you can book that use that as a base point from where you can consider visiting surrounding birding areas. Village borders (degraded patches) are good for birding than thick-dense forests.

Dandeli (Kulagi / Anashi Nature Camp)

1. call up Dandeli Wildlife Division 08284-231585.
2. Prepare a request letter addressed to DCF (WildLife), Anashi National Park, Dandeli Wildlife Division
3. Prepare a DD drawn for what name DD should be drawn for))
4. Fax the letter and photocopy of DD to 08284-232981
5. Courier the DD to Dandeli address (ask him again)

Muthodi Nature Camp / Seegekan Guest House Muthodi / Sahyadri Guest House Lakkavalli
1. Call up Bhadra Wildlife Division, Chikmagalur: 08262-234904 Fax: 08262-230032 Email: dcfbhadra@yahoo.com
2. Prepare a request letter addressed to DCF (WildLife), Bhadra Wildlife Division, Chikmagalur
3. Prepare a DD drawn in the favour of "Deputy Conservator of Forests, Bhadra Wildlife Division" based on the amount suggested by the department
4. Courier the DD and the request letter to the above address.

Sanctuary Entry Fee: Rs. 40
Parking fee: Rs.50 for 4-wheelers
Trekking fee per person: Rs.75 + Guide fee Rs.200 extra
Camera charges: Rs. 150

Accommodation: Cottages @ Muthodi - Rs.500 - 2 people, Seegekhan - Rs.600 - 2 people, Dormitory @ Muthodi - Rs.75 - 8 people, Sahyadri guest house @ Lakkavalli - Rs.600 - 2 people