Things to do in Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary, Karnataka
Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the 21 Wildlife Sanctuaries in Karnataka, India. This sanctuary is located in Somwarpet taluk of the Kodagu district.
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- 1Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary
Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the 21 Wildlife Sanctuaries in Karnataka, India. This sanctuary is located in Somwarpet taluk of the Kodagu district.
Wikipedia - 2Kukke Subramanya Temple
Kukke Subramanya is a Hindu temple on the banks of Kumaradhara River in the village Subramanya in Kadaba taluk in Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka, India. Kartikeya is worshipped as Subramanya, lord of all serpents in the temple.
Wikipedia - 3Abbey Falls
Abbey Falls is a waterfall in Kodagu, in the Western Ghats of Karnataka, India. It is located 8 km from the Madikeri, 122 km from Mysore, 144 km from Mangalore and 268 km from Bangalore.
Wikipedia - 4Madikeri Fort
Madikeri Fort, also called Mercara Fort, is a fort in Madikeri, in the Kodagu district of the Indian state of Karnataka, first built by Mudduraja, a banajigara king of lingayath faith, who was from a family of bedanur royal house, in the second half of the…
Wikipedia - 5Pushpagiri
Pushpagiri, at 5,626 feet ft, is the highest peak in Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary, located along the Western Ghats of Karnataka.
Wikipedia - 6St. Mark's Church, Mercara
The St. Mark's Church, is located within the Mercara Fort, Coorg, India and was raised in 1859, by the officers and men of the East India Company.
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Best time to visit Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary
Best weather: Nov–Apr.
| Month | Average | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Pleasant | 23°C | 3 mm |
| Feb | Pleasant | 25°C | 6 mm |
| Mar | Pleasant | 27°C | 22 mm |
| Apr | Pleasant | 27°C | 63 mm |
| May | Rainy | 26°C | 192 mm |
| Jun | Rainy | 24°C | 687 mm |
| Jul | Rainy | 23°C | 775 mm |
| Aug | Rainy | 23°C | 580 mm |
| Sep | Rainy | 23°C | 330 mm |
| Oct | Rainy | 23°C | 229 mm |
| Nov | Pleasant | 22°C | 90 mm |
| Dec | Pleasant | 22°C | 16 mm |
Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER. Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.
How to reach Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary
- Nearest railway station: Subrahmanya Road (SBHR), 20 km away.
- Nearest airport: Kannur International Airport (CNN), 75 km away.
Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.
What a 2-day trip to Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary costs
- Budget: about ₹1,800–₹3,500 per person
- Mid-range: about ₹4,300–₹8,300 per person
- Comfort: about ₹9,500–₹18,000 per person
A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary is not included.
Compare Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary with nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Best weather | Places to see | 3 days, mid-range, per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary | – | Nov–Apr | 6 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Madikeri | 20 km | Nov–Apr | 8 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Virajpet | 45 km | Oct–May | 10 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Alakode | 49 km | – | 12 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Dharmasthala | 52 km | Nov–May | 11 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
Distances in a straight line from Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary; trip costs are rough estimates (not live prices). Tap a town for its own page.
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Questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit in Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary?
The best known are Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary, Kukke Subramanya Temple, Abbey Falls, Madikeri Fort, Pushpagiri.
When is the best time to visit Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary?
Best weather: Nov–Apr.
How do I reach Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary?
Nearest railway station: Subrahmanya Road (SBHR), 20 km away. Nearest airport: Kannur International Airport (CNN), 75 km away.
How much does a 2-day trip to Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary cost?
Budget: about ₹1,800–₹3,500 per person; Mid-range: about ₹4,300–₹8,300 per person; Comfort: about ₹9,500–₹18,000 per person. A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary is not included.
Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.