About Anejhari Butterfly Camp
Anejhari Butterfly Camp is an eco-tourism nature camp located at Anejhari inside the Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary near Kollur in Udupi district, Karnataka. Operated by the Karnataka Forest Department under its ecotourism initiative, it lies in the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot. The camp is known for its rich butterfly diversity, dense evergreen forest surroundings and opportunities for nature education, birdwatching and guided forest trails near the Kodachadri range.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a forest-based eco camp with tented accommodation and dormitories set inside dense evergreen forest of the Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary. The setting is tranquil and surrounded by Western Ghats vegetation, streams and butterfly habitats. Visitors can explore guided nature trails, butterfly trails and birdwatching walks, observe diverse flora and fauna, and experience overnight camping with basic dining facilities in a remote forest environment near Kollur.
Key highlights
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Eco-tourism camp inside Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary in the Western Ghats
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Noted habitat for diverse butterfly species
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Guided nature trails and butterfly trails through evergreen forest
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Birdwatching opportunities in a biodiversity hotspot
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Overnight tented and dormitory stay experience managed by Karnataka Forest Department
Route
| By air | Nearest airport is Mangaluru International Airport, with onward road journey via Udupi/Kundapura to Kollur |
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| By train | Nearest major railheads are Byndoor Mookambika Road Railway Station and Kundapura Railway Station, with onward road journey to Kollur and Anejhari |
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