Ranebennur Blackbuck Sanctuary
Haveri District, Karnataka, India

Ranebennur Blackbuck Sanctuary

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About Ranebennur Blackbuck Sanctuary

Ranebennur Blackbuck Sanctuary is a sun-drenched savanna — a golden expanse where herds of sleek blackbucks sprint across the horizon, their horns glinting like poetry in motion. Wolves prowl the periphery, and rare birds soar in the open sky. Unlike the dense jungles of the Ghats, this sanctuary celebrates the quiet beauty of grasslands, where wind and wilderness dance together. The reserve stands as a tribute to conservation, a rare refuge for India’s vanishing open-plain species. Watching the blackbucks move at dawn is like witnessing the rhythm of freedom itself.

Best time to visit: November to March

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What you'll experience

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    Witness herds of blackbucks in open grasslands

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    Birdwatching, including the great Indian bustard

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    Photography of wolves and antelopes

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    Enjoy scenic drives through the sanctuary

Visit Information

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday6:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday6:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday6:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Entry Fee

Indian Visitors150
Foreign Visitors750

Best Time to Visit

November to March

Location

Haveri District, Karnataka, India

Contact

For inquiries: 08373-290050

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