Biligiri Ranganatha Temple Tiger Reserve

The Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple Tiger Reserve (BRT) is located in the Chamarajanagar district of Karnataka State. This unique Biogeographical habitat is in the middle of the bridge between the Western and Eastern ghats. The tiger reserve derives its name from 'BILIGIRI,' 'the white rocky cliff with a temple of Lord' VISHNU' locally known as 'Rangaswamy.' The hill range is also believed to get its name due to white mist and silvery clouds, which cover these lofty hills for a more significant part of the year. The reserve's diverse climatic conditions and elevation changes have resulted in a much-diversified mosaic of habitats that includes practically all major forest vegetation types, including scrub, deciduous, riparian, evergreen, sholas, and grasslands.

Description

State : Karnataka

District : Chamarajanagar

Coordinates : 11°43’ N, 77°01’ E

Area : 574.82 Sq.km.

TR Notification year : 2010-2011

Tiger Population : 52 (All India Tiger Esitmation, 2018)