Jayamangali Blackbuck Reserve

The reserve spans 798 acres of open plains with distinctive vegetation patterns of Eucalyptus and Acacia trees scattered throughout the natural grassland terrain.

The Karnataka government transformed this former agricultural land into an official conservation reserve in 2007 following detailed wildlife surveys and protection initiatives.

Local communities and forest officials collaborate in monitoring and safeguarding the reserve's diverse wildlife populations, including the substantial blackbuck herds.

Visitors should arrive during early morning or late evening hours, bringing necessary supplies as no facilities exist within the conservation area.

The reserve houses 67 butterfly varieties, 125 bird species, and Karnataka's second-largest population of blackbucks, reaching 800 individuals in 2002.

Location: Tumakuru district

Inception: 2007

GPS coordinates: 13.73889,77.32222

Latest update: March 4, 2025 05:24