5 Best Wildlife Parks To Visit In Karnataka In The Monsoon

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Karnataka Monsoons

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Lush Beauty All Around

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Where To Go?

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1. Bandipur National Park

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2. Nagarhole National Park

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3. Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary

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4. Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary

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5. Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary

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