Wildlifeof India
Wildlife in Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary
Karnataka
A small walled reserve of rocky hills in northern Karnataka, set up by the local community in the 1990s to protect a long-resident population of sloth bears. Visitors watch from a tower overlooking the rocks in the afternoon, which makes it one of India's easier places to see the species. It is a long drive from Bangalore.
Highlights
- Sloth bears from a watchtower in the afternoon
- Open in the afternoon only
- Long day trip from Bangalore
Top wildlife targets
Trip reports from here
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Quick answers
- What wildlife can you see in Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary?
- Top wildlife targets in Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary include Sloth Bear, Indian Crested Porcupine, Golden Jackal, Bengal Sacred Langur and Bonnet Macaque. Highlights: Sloth bears from a watchtower in the afternoon.
- Where is Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary?
- Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary is in Karnataka, India (about 15.3°, 76.55°).
- What are the highlights of Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary?
- Sloth bears from a watchtower in the afternoon, Open in the afternoon only and Long day trip from Bangalore.
- Are there trip reports for Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary?
- Yes: The Western Ghats and Mumbai in 2011: Lion-tailed Macaque, Nilgiri Tahr and cave bats.