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Daroji Bear Sanctuary

Vidyaranya | Bellary District, Hampi 583 2 76 , India
Rock formation in the Daroji Bear Sanctuary
Ranked #4 of 8 attractions in Hampi
2.5 of 5 stars 5 Reviews
Sloth bears Rock formation in the Daroji Bear Sanctuary A bear on the hillock in the Daroji Bear Sanctuary
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Bradford, United Kingdom
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43 reviews 43 reviews
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81 helpful votes 81 helpful votes
“Hard to see them”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

disliked that it was quite hard to see them from the designated view tower. Loved the scenery. More

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Hospet, Karnataka, India
1 review
“Foresters dosent maintain”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 December 2011

There were 400 bears but not we have to search . Due to improper food and last of service to animals they have left Daroji. More

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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33 reviews 33 reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
“Nice relaxing afternoon”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 December 2011

Our driver did not know about Daroji or how to get there, and it seemed neither did several people he asked. hence we got very lost, several times, but that meant we got to see some of the countryside and take some photos, and as we had plenty of time, it didn't matter. You pay for the car and passengers... More

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Dallas, Texas
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Go for the fresh air and scenery, not for the bears”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 November 2011
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You have to drive through a few kilometers of bad roads, so make sure your spare tire is in good condition. The entry fee per car/per person is steep. Very little information is available about the sanctuary - you are on your own, and there are no guides or forest personnel that can give you information. If you have senior... More

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Bangalore, India
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Bring binoculars if you want to see the bears”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2011
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It took us an hour to drive to the Daroji Bear Sanctuary from Hospet. The entry fee per vehicle was Rs. 500 and in addition you pay Rs. 50 per head. The guard cautions you that you have to return by 6pm, when the park closes. Then you drive a further 5kms inside the park to get to the watch... More

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