Kali Tiger Reserve

Kali Tiger Reserve is a national park spread across the Western Ghats mountains in Karnataka. The reserve covers deep forests and rolling hills crossed by a river, and is home to tigers, sloth bears, gaur, and more than 200 species of birds.

The reserve was established in the 1970s when India's tiger population faced serious decline. It became part of Project Tiger, a national program to save the species from extinction.

The reserve takes its name from the Kali River, which flows through the landscape and holds deep meaning for nearby communities. Local people who live at the forest edges maintain traditional practices and share their knowledge of animal behavior with the rangers who protect the land.

Visitors should head out early in the morning or late in the afternoon when animals are most active near water sources. The drier period between November and June offers the best visibility and conditions for exploring.

During the monsoon season, rivers swell and create dramatic waterfalls through narrow forest canyons. This period also attracts rare bird species, including the vulnerable grey-headed hornbill, which nests in tree cavities.

Location: Karnataka

Location: Uttara Kannada District

Inception: 1987

GPS coordinates: 15.01667,74.38333

Latest update: December 20, 2025 00:31