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Monday, March 10, 2008



Ranganthetu or Ranganthitu

Slow flowing cauvery river has created an island near Srirangapatna and it is a famous nesting and breeding place for various migratory birds from all over the world. Noted ornithologist Dr. Salim Ali advocated the conversion of this place into the status of bird sanctuary in 1940. Some of the famous birds that can be found inside the sanctuary are Spoonbills, Open bill storks, Painted storks, White Ibis, Egret and Grey Heron. Kingfisher, peacock and bats can also be seen. One can also spot Crocodiles inside the lake.
Cormorant

Best season to visit is from December till April. This is the time when migratory birds come to this place to avoid the extreme winters of the Siberia.

Crocodile

Bangalore ranganthitu ( or ranganthetu ) route :-

the ranganthitu ( or ranganthetu ) bird sanctuary is around 130Kms from bangalore. it is on the bangalore-mysore highway. on this highway you will have to take a right after u reach a bridge ar srirangapattanam. there is a petrol bunk on the left, just opposite of the road leading to the ranganthitu ( or ranganthetu ) bird sanctuary. once you enter this road if you hit a manned railway crossing, be sure that you are on the right road. you will have to take a right from this road and that road will directly lead to the ranganthitu ( or ranganthetu ) bird sanctuary.

What to do when inside the sanctuary :-
You can walk and relax around the lake and of course photography. You can also take boat ride and visit islets and look at these birds closely. Oarsmen are very knowledgeable and will be able to recognize almost every bird for you. Best time to take the ride is early in the morning or in evening. It tends to be very hot during noon time.
spoon bill
Charges :- Rs 15/ Per person ( for Indians) and I think Rs. 100/per person for foreign nationals.
Still camera fees is around Rs.20/- and video camera fees is around Rs. 100/- .
If you are taking your vehicle you will have to pay another 40 bucks. There are extra charges for taking boat ride. If you are going in a group it would be wise to hire your own boat and pay the boat guy little tip and he will take you little bit more inside the lake/river :).
Painted Stork Mycteria leucocephala

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