What to expect
Highlights
- The large resident peafowl population.
- The fort ruins amid the sanctuary.
- Early-morning and dusk sightings.
Bankapura Peacock Sanctuary
One of only two peacock sanctuaries in Karnataka, spread over about 139 acres within and around the old Bankapura fort — home to one of the region’s largest populations of Indian peafowl. This wildlife guide is organized from Shiggaon in Haveri district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which verified stays, local guides, jeep or taxi operators, food stops, permits and safety-aware activity providers should be verified around Bankapura Peacock Sanctuary.
Practical guide
Plan Bankapura Peacock Sanctuary
Typewildlife
Nearest baseShiggaon
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed1 to 1
EntryFree or nominal
Nearest town/baseShiggaon
DistrictHaveri
Place typewildlife
Time needed1 to 1.5 hours.
One of only two peacock sanctuaries in Karnataka, spread over about 139 acres within and around the old Bankapura fort — home to one of the region’s largest populations of Indian peafowl. This wildlife guide is organized from Shiggaon in Haveri district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which verified stays, local guides, jeep or taxi operators, food stops, permits and safety-aware activity providers should be verified around Bankapura Peacock Sanctuary.
The Bankapura Peacock Sanctuary is one of only two peacock sanctuaries in Karnataka, spread over about 139 acres within and around the old Bankapura fort.
It shelters one of the region’s largest populations of Indian peafowl.
Visiting
Bankapura Peacock Sanctuary — at a glance
TimingsBest at dawn and dusk
Best timeOctober to February at dawn/dusk; monsoon for displays
Entry: Free or nominal
Getting here
How to reach Bankapura Peacock Sanctuary
At Bankapura, ~22 km from Haveri; by road
A protected peacock sanctuary in the old fort — keep quiet, watch from a distance and do not chase or feed the birds.
Getting there
How to visit
- At Bankapura, about 22 km from Haveri; by road, best at dawn or dusk.
- Keep quiet and watch from a distance — do not chase or feed the birds.
Distance by road
- Hubballi75 km
- Davanagere65 km
- Gadag60 km
- Shivamogga130 km
- Bengaluru340 km
Road km to Haveri; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to February; dawn and dusk, and the monsoon for displays.
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Visitor notes
- A protected sanctuary — stay on the paths, keep quiet and do not disturb the peafowl.
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Bankapura Peacock Sanctuary — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Bankapura Peacock Sanctuary?
October to February; dawn and dusk, and the monsoon for displays.
What are the entry fee and timings at Bankapura Peacock Sanctuary?
Entry: Free or nominal. Timings: Best at dawn and dusk. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Bankapura Peacock Sanctuary?
At Bankapura, about 22 km from Haveri; by road, best at dawn or dusk. Keep quiet and watch from a distance — do not chase or feed the birds.
How much time do I need for Bankapura Peacock Sanctuary?
1 to 1.5 hours.
What else is near Bankapura Peacock Sanctuary?
Nearby you can pair Bankapura Fort (1.2 km), Nagareshwara Temple, Bankapura (1.5 km), Savanur (9.6 km), Utsav Rock Garden, Gotagodi (14.7 km).
Image credits
- Bankapura Peacock Sanctuary:Dineshkannambadi at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0