Chincholi Wildlife Sanctuary

Chincholi Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected forest area in Kalaburgi district with dry deciduous woodland and scattered acacia and teak plantations. The grounds provide habitat for numerous wildlife species throughout this preserved forest.

Karnataka state established this area as a wildlife sanctuary in 2012 to protect the natural forest and its wildlife. This official designation has safeguarded the woodland and its inhabitants since then.

Local communities around the sanctuary work together with conservation projects and share responsibility for protecting the local environment. This partnership between visitors and residents shapes daily life in the area.

Visitors can reach the area by bus from larger cities, with winter months offering the best conditions for seeing wildlife. During this season the weather is more comfortable and animals are easier to spot.

The sanctuary is home to all four canine species found in Karnataka: dholes, wolves, golden jackals, and Bengal foxes in one location. This concentration of four predator species is remarkable for the region.

Location: Kalaburgi district

Inception: 2012

GPS coordinates: 17.50000,77.50000

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:29