The Biligi Riranga Hills, BR-Hills, Karnataka India

The Biligi Riranga Hills, commonly called B R Hills, is a hill range situated in south-eastern Karnataka, at its border with Tamil Nadu in South India. The area is called Biligiriranga Swamy Temple Wildlife Sanctuary or simply BRT Wildlife Sanctuary. It is a protected reserve under the Wildlife Protectin Act of 1972. Being at the confluence of the Western Ghats and theEastern Ghats, the sanctuary is home to eco-systems that are unique to both the mountain ranges. The site was declared a Tiger Reserve in December 2010.

The hills are located at the easternmost edge of the Western Ghatsand support diverse flora and fauna in view of the various habitat types supported. A wildlife sanctuary of 322.4 square kilometres (124.5 sq mi) was created around the temple on 27 June 1974, and enlarged to 539.52 square kilometres (208.31 sq mi) on 14 January 1987. The sanctuary derives its name Biligiri from the white rock face that constitutes the major hill crowned with thetemple ofLord Rangaswamy or from the white mist and the silver clouds that cover these lofty hills for a greater part of the year.

A unique blend of a wild life sanctuary and hill station, the B.R. Hills is heaven for a variety of wild animals and birds, making it a must for those who love the jungle its pristine glory. Here, one is welcome to unwind and enjoy its gifts unfettered by Civilization. One can offer an experience of a life time where, the tourists you can only expect the unexpected, the untamed and the unexplored.

 The Camp is located at Kyathadevara Gudi (K. Gudi) within B..R. Hills Sanctuary limits which is just 86 km fromMysoreand 225 km fromBangalore(Via Mysore). An alternate road fromBangaloreis Via Kollegal. K. Gudi is also close toCoimbatore, just 175 km away (Via Chamarajangar)

The camp is open throughout the year. Situated at an altitude of 3300 ft. to 5000 ft., the sanctuary offers salubrious climate all the year round. Wild life sighting is excellent at all times, irrespective of the season.