- From city centre
- ~15 km · 40–75 min
- Best months
- Nov–Mar
- Best hours
- First light to 9 am
- Entry
- Confirm at gate
- Habitat
- Campus
- Birds listed
- 10
How to get there
On Mysuru Road near Kengeri and Nagarbhavi, west of the city. The Jnana Bharathi campus is entered from the Mysuru Road side; the Vrishabhavathi valley runs through it.
Best time to visit
Best: November to March. Time of day: First light to 9 am.
Entry fee & timings
As reported at the review date (2026-11-04). Confirm at the gate: fees and timings change.
Birds you can spot
10 birds listed. Tap a bird to add it to your life list (saved in this browser only).
Regularly reported, not guaranteed. See recent sightings on eBird
About Bangalore University (Jnana Bharathi) Campus
A large campus of scrub, trees, check dams and small ponds along a stream valley. A published checklist of the campus birds exists, and the Campus Bird Count has been run here by student and birding groups.
History
The Jnana Bharathi campus of Bangalore University was developed in the 1960s on a large tract west of the city, and has kept pockets of scrub and tree cover. Researchers surveyed its birds over several years, and a campus bird book was published in 2011.
Flora
Scrub, planted trees and stream-side vegetation along the Vrishabhavathi valley.
Fauna
Mongoose, hares, reptiles and amphibians in the ponds and check dams.
Nearby places
Tips
- Check access rules first; join a campus bird count or a birding group walk if you can.
- Stay on the paths and keep quiet near the ponds.
- Carry water: shade is patchy.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Bangalore University (Jnana Bharathi) Campus for birds?
November to March. First light to 9 am.
What is the entry fee for Bangalore University (Jnana Bharathi) Campus?
A state university campus; access rules for visitors change, so confirm at the gate or through a birding group. Timings: Daylight; confirm locally.
Which birds can I see at Bangalore University (Jnana Bharathi) Campus?
Regularly reported birds include Spotted owlet, Asian koel, Greater coucal, Indian roller, Green bee-eater, Black drongo, Common iora, Purple-rumped sunbird. Sightings change with season and water levels.
How do I get to Bangalore University (Jnana Bharathi) Campus?
On Mysuru Road near Kengeri and Nagarbhavi, west of the city. The Jnana Bharathi campus is entered from the Mysuru Road side; the Vrishabhavathi valley runs through it. It is about 15 km from central Bengaluru (40–75 min depending on traffic).
More birding spots
Reviewed 2026-11-04. Species lists, fees and timings are as reported and can change; confirm before you go.