Someshwara Wildlife Sanctuary

Someshwara Wildlife Sanctuary  is located in the Udupi District of the state of Karnataka. It is a part of the western ghats in the state.

The sanctuary covers an area of about 88 kilometers and the area was declared a wildlife sanctuary in the year 1974. The Someshwara wildlife Sanctuary is placed close to the Kudremukh Wildlife Sanctuary.

The flora of the sanctuary is mainly made up of moist deciduous, evergreen  and semi evergreen forests. The Sanctuary abounds in wild critters which are typical to South-east Asia. Even though the sanctuary is located close to the bigger and well known Kudremukh Wildlife sanctuary, it has its own attractions and stands separately.

Best time of the year to visit the Someshwara Wildlife Sanctuary is from November to April.
Timings - 6 am to 6 pm
Entry fees  
for adults - Rs 200
for children - Rs 100
You can take cameras in to the sanctuary as both video and still cameras are free.

For more details contact 
Someshwara Wildlife Sanctuary
Karnataka Forest Department, Karkala,
Udupi, Karnataka – 574104
Phone:  082 5821183, Deputy Conservator of Forests