Karnataka > Chikmagalur > Kudremukh National Park
Kudremukh or Horse Face Range , The Kudremukh National Park is situated at the distance of 95km from Chickmagalur. The park extends over Dakshin Kannada (South Kanara), Chickmaglur and parts of Udupi and has an area of 600.32sqkm. the largest iron mining company of India is located , the Kudremukh Iron ore Company.
The park is particularly rich in the diversity of birds. Approximately 195 types of birds are found in the park. This includes rare birds like the Malabar trogon, great pied hornbill, Malabar whistling thrush and the imperial pigeon. September, there is heavy rainfall. The best time to visit the park is immediately after the monsoon ie, October to May when the forests are lush green. To watch the wild animals best time to visit is between December and February. The wild animals which you get to see here are Tiger, Leopard, Sloth Bear, Gaur, Spotted Deer, Mongoose, Jackal, Wild Dog, Lion Tailed Macaque
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