VUFF-0101 DAROJI SLOTH BEAR SANCTUARY.

VUFF-0101  DAROJI SLOTH BEAR SANCTUARY:

Location: Daroji Bear Sanctuary (82.72 sq. km) , Kamalapura, Bellary District of Karnataka State.
This VUFF site was activated from 1st to 10th Oct 2010  with the special amateur radio call sign   
VU0WFF. Operators were VU2LX , VU2JHM and VU2UR.   Yes, we were  BARE/BEAR  footed with lots of power cuts without backup as it is a low budget setup with sole interest as Amateurs only.  Thanks to those who have come on different bands and worked us.   

The Hampi Kannada University was very  kind enough to accomodate our team in their Guest House - Kadambari . We thank the Vice-Chancellor and Register of K U  Campus, Kamalapura for this kind gesture.

Daroji Bear Sanctuary has Sloth Bear Species the one of the 8 types of Bears in the world and another most interesting is a unique bird - Yellow Throated  Bulbul which is very particular in this area. This Sanctuary  is the only place where one can spot these Sloth bears, who are the honey-lovers endemic to India. The sanctuary is located in Ballari District. The Sanctuary has a rough terrain and during the visit, tourist can spot animals like jackals, wild boars, mongoose, black-naped hares, leopards etc.  The sanctuary maintains a good number of sloth bears who are hidden in the caves in the green-covered hillocks.  There is a watch tower for sighting the bears. The mother bears carry their  young ones, piggy back, which is unique.  Estimated visiting period is about 2 to 3 hours.

The QSLs are available through eQSL.cc

Open from 0600 to 1800 Hrs IST.  Entry fee: INR 50 per pax Indian; INR 300 per pax Foreigner. Parking: INR 500 per car.

Please visit: http://www.bellary.nic.in/bearpark.htm,    and    http://picasaweb.google.com/lionajoy/VU0WFFDarojiSlothBearSanctuary?feat=directlink