Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary
Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary near Daroji village in Sandur Taluk, Ballari district, Karnataka, about 15 km from Hampi. Established in 1994 as Asia's first sanctuary dedicated to the sloth bear, it covers about 82.72 sq km of scrub forest and rocky granite hills of the Bilikallu Reserve Forest. It is notable for its significant population of Indian sloth bears and a dedicated watchtower for observing bears in their natural habitat.