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At Gorukana, we understand that responsible tourism involves caring for the land, the local people and the wildlife. We are committed to becoming a sustainable model for Eco-toursim where all our profits go towards Bio-Diversity conservation, Tribal developement projects by VGKK. Building on our three decades of work with the Soliga people, we invite you to be a enjoy a unique wildlife experience, while enhancing and contributing to the welfare of the Soliga people. We invite you to participate in helping us protect the forests, while providing you with a memorable wildlife experience.

Leave behind the noise and clutter and join us in the lush forests of BR Hills at Gorukana.

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A leopard was spotted yesterday right outside our property! Sighting was for half an hour!

The Land

Upon the northernmost tip of the Nilgiris, connecting the Eastern & Western Ghats lies the somewhat lesser known pristine forests of Biligirirangan Hills.

The Land

The Wildlife

The BR Hills ecosystem supports nearly 800 species of plants from various families and a diverse number of animals in their natural habitat.


The Wildlife

The People

The original inhabitants of these forest areas are a tribal community called Soligas. For hundred of years this region has been the home for the semi-nomadic Soliga tribe.

The People