Tyavarekoppa is located 10 km away from Shimoga and approx of45- 50 kms from Sagara. I had been to this place from Sagara, my usual destination. Buses are frequent on this route and one needs to ask for Tyavarekoppa stop else they do not stop. The safari is stretch around an area of 200 Hectares of forest. Had been to lion safari a half an hr to 45 mins rides inside the forest by forest dept bus (Swaraj Mazda). Drivers are very well versed with routes and they drive in the same route where Lions and other animals will be resting. Tigers, cheetahs, bears and other wild life animals roam around in the forests freely. For me it looked like more a reserve forest as against deep dense forest claimed by many people. Disappointing fact for me was that none of the animals had the usual glow, roaring in their body language which is found in most of the animals in forest. They more or less looked like animals in zoo. Though Shimoga is well known for surrounding somehow the feel of forest, fresh green was missing. This safari will be open from 9 AM to 5 PM every day except Tuesday (weekly holiday).Everyone needs to buy tickets at the entrance. For camera it’s optional if you are taking a safari then you need to compulsorily pick up the ticket or else if you plan just to go around the cages then no need to. Also there is a small place for refreshments, I could decent tea, some snacks etc. Apart from this there is a play area for children.
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