Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary
Wildlife sanctuary in India
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Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the 21 Wildlife Sanctuaries in Karnataka, India.
| Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary | |
|---|---|
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
Landscape of Shola Forests, Pushpagiri WLS | |
  Location within Karnataka  Location within India | |
 Interactive map of Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Location | Somwarpet, Kodagu district, Karnataka, India |
| Nearest city | Somwarpet |
| Coordinates | 12°35′0″N 75°40′0″E |
| Area | 102 km2 (39 sq mi) |
| Governing body | Karnataka Forest Department |
This sanctuary is located in Somwarpet taluk of the Kodagu district. It is home to rare and endangered birdlife.[1] The Kadamakkal reserve forest is a part of the sanctuary. Pushpagiri (Kumara Parvatha) is the highest peak in it. The sanctuary adjoins Bisle reserve forest to the north and Kukke Subramanya forest range to the west.
The Pushpagiri Wildlife Sancutuary has been proposed as one of the World Heritage Site.[2]
