Bhadra Reserve is nestled on the slopes of the Western Ghats, in the lush tropical jungles of the state of Karnataka. Originally, when the area was declared a protected area in 1951. in 1951, it was called the Jagar Valley Reserve, after the name of the of a small village that was located close to the site. But in 1974. in 1974, the reserve was named Bhadra, like the river that runs through it. and its area was increased from 77 square kilometres to 492 square kilometres. And in 1998 the sanctuary was also declared a tiger reserve. In order to achieve this. a plan to relocate 26 villages that were located in the reserve. in the reserve. The villages were shifted to a distance of 50 kilometres from the reserve's boundaries.
Bhadra is divided into two parts, the western Lakavalli-Muthodi and the eastern part Bababudangiri, and is surrounded by picturesque hills and steep mountains such as, such as the state's highest mountains, Mullayanagiri and Kallahathathigiri. The reserve Is home to several major waterfalls.
Bhadra is home to a variety of animals and birds that do well in the in this protected area. One can observe parrots, peacocks, partridges, elephants, roe deer, Indian gaur and, of course, tigers. Under a national programme to protect these animals, injured and weak tigers are brought to the reserve. injured and weak tigers, and there are currently around 33 of these huge cats. Among the trees, deciduous species predominate, about 120 species in all, including teak and rosewood.
The best time to visit the reserve is between November and March. March. Special mini-hotels have been set up in the reserve for tourists, who want to see the beauty of Bhadra.
