Chincholi Wildlife Sanctuary

Chincholi Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected forest in Kalaburagi district of northern Karnataka. Its habitats range from dry deciduous woodland to scrub, open grassland and small water bodies, and it serves as a refuge and breeding ground for the native plants and animals of the region.

Birds are the main draw, with more than 35 species recorded, among them the blue pigeon, black drongo, blossom-headed parakeet and black-winged kite, and migrants also visit. Leopards are among the mammals reported. Visitors can go on nature walks and treks, and guided tours and awareness programmes are run for students and others. Conservation work includes habitat restoration and wildlife monitoring carried out with local communities.