Bear Sanctuary

The unique Sloth Bear sanctuary is situated very close to Hampi. Situated only 25km kilometers from Hospet, Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary is the only sanctuary in North Karnataka.Though the sanctuary is relatively new, which began in 1994, it has proved to be a suitable habitat for the Indian Sloth Bears in a span of few years.

The rock-strewn hillocks that stretch between Daroji and Ramasagar of Hospet have been the abode of Indian Sloth Bears since ages. It is estimated that about 120 Sloth Bears are living in this sanctuary, apart from Leopards, Hyena, Jackals, Wild Boars, Porcupine, Pangolins, Star Tortoise, Monitor Lizard, Mongoose, Pea Fowls, Partridges, Painted Spur Hen, Quails etc. About 90 species of birds, and 27 species of butterflies have also been identified in this sanctuary in a preliminary survey.