Area: 572.90 sq.km. Altitude: 800-850 meters, Temperature: (deg C) Max. 33 Deg.C. Min. 14 Deg.C., Rainfall: 1300 - 1800 mm. (June to September), Best Season: September to May.

Places Of Interest:
Forest Types:
Southern tropical semi-evergreen forests. Southern tropical dry deciduous forests. Southern tropical moist mixed deciduous forests. Scrub forests. Lush, green, grassy swamps.
Fauna:
Lots of animals and birds.

Excursions:
Bandipur National Park- 100 kms, Madikeri- 93 kms, Mysore- 96 kms.

Reach -
By Air: The nearest airport is Mysore- 96 kms, Bangalore- 236 kms.
By Rail: The nearest railway station is Mysore- 96 kms.
By Road: Bangalore- 236 kms, Madikeri- 93 kms, Mysore- 96 kms.