At a distance of 50 Kms from Kemmangundi, 10 Kms from Chikmagalur & 100 Kms from Shimoga, Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary is situated between Bhadra Reservoir and Muthodi village (which are two base stations for the sanctuary). It is surrounded by the hill ranges of Mullayanagiri, Hebbegiri, Gangegiri & Baba Budangiri.

Spread across over 490 Sq. Kms, Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary is also known as Muthodi Wildlife Sanctuary. It was declared as a Sanctuary in 1974. The sanctuary is amidst lush tropical forests of the Western Ghats and has the tributaries of the Bhadra River flow through it.

The sanctuary is rich in wildlife with diverse range of flora & fauna. The wildlife here includes bison, elephants, tiger, panther, sambar, spotted deer, wild beer and birds like the peacock, parrot, partridge, pigeon, etc.

Nov - Mar is the best time to visit this sanctuary. Accommodation is available at Jungle Greens Home Stay (Muthodi village) & River Tern Jungle Lodge (near Lakkavalli, Bhadra Dam).