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Kali Tiger Reserve
Kali Tiger Reserve is a national park in India, established in 1987, covering 1,346 km² (520 sq mi). It is the #14 largest of India's 116 national parks. Protected area and tiger reserve in Karnataka, India.
- Area
- 1,346 km²
- Established
- 1987
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- GOI · 72 km
Nearest airports to Kali Tiger Reserve
- 1 GOI72 kmstraight line
- 2 HBX84 kmstraight line
- 3 IXG97 kmstraight line
More about Kali Tiger Reserve
Kali Tiger Reserve is one of 116 national parks in India — Protected area and tiger reserve in Karnataka, India. It covers 1,346 km² (134,558 ha) — about the size of London, making it the #14 largest national park in India (2.2% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1987, 39 years ago — the first national parks in India date back to 1897. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Kali Tiger Reserve
The closest airport is Goa Dabolim International Airport (GOI), about 72 km away — around 1 h 33 min by car; alternatively Hubballi Airport (HBX, 84 km). Other national parks within reach include Anshi National Park, Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary and Mollem National Park (107 km²), Kudremukh National Park (600 km²) and Chandoli National Park (309 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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