 Anshi
National Park
Located in an eco-sensitive part of the Western
Ghats, Anshi is rich in rare species of flora and
fauna. About 197 species of birds have been spotted
here. If you can brave the torrential rains and
leeches, you can feast your eye on the varied
flowers in bloom in August and September, while
enjoying the many small brooks, springs and
cascades. Some of the tourist spots nearby are the
Ulvi Channabasaveshwara Temple just outside the
southeastern boundary of the Park, Kadra Valley view
point (12 kms.) and Karwar beach (55 kms.)
Best Season: November
to June
Location and Area: Lies in the Western Ghats
in Uttara Kannada District adjoining the state of
Goa, with the Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary to its
north; 250 sq. kms.
Flora and
Fauna:
Semi-evergreen and evergreen forests.
Mammals:
They include the elephant, gaur, wild boar, sambar,
spotted deer, barking deer, mouse deer, common
langur, bonnet macaque, slender loris, tiger, jungle
cat, black panther, mongoose, wild dog, sloth bear,
Malabar giant squirrel and the porcupine.
Reptiles:
The king cobra, python, rat snake, viper and the
krait can be found here.
Birds:
They include the great pied hornbill, Malabar
hornbill and the Ceylon frogmouth.
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