Tyarekoppa Lion Safari is an ideal lion and tiger safari park established in 1988. It is situated 10 kms from Shimoga village on the way to Sagar Town. Shimoga, the historic Karnataka city is well-known for its stunning locations full with pictorial scenic beauty, waterfalls and tall palms carpeted with luxuriant green paddy field. Shimoga is situated in the center of Karnataka state. It is located at a distance of 275 Kms from Bangalore, nestling at an altitude of 640 m above sea level. Tunga, Bhadra, Sharavathi, Varada and Kumadvathi rivers have made this district a rice bowl in the state. The tiger and lion safari is spread around an area of 200 hectares of dense forest with lions, tigers, cheetah, bear, deer and rare migratory birds. The forest department organizes regular recreation and sightseeing outings. Photography is not allowed in this safari.
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