Our safari into the Bhadra Tiger Reserve in Chikmagalur was supposed to be a look into the rich fauna of this wildlife sanctuary (although we didn’t get to spot the tiger). Equally rich is the flora of this green patch in Karnataka. What you may not know about this sanctuary is that it is home to some unusual trees.
We spotted these trees during a safari through the sanctuary. I was really thankful for the naturalist who accompanied us on the safari for he kept pointing out at some interesting trees in the Reserve. While one was notable for its bark another was notable for not having on its bark but a strange albeit amusing feature. One stood out for its long life, yet another for being a tree-killer. And then there were trees with some natural sculptures on them.
If I’ve seen them, it means you get to see them here on Tipsy from the Trip- the blog. So here are some of those unusual trees that turned out to be some amusing points-of-interest inside the Bhadra wildlife sanctuary:
Unusual Trees
Crocodile Bark Tree
The elephant-headed tree
An ancient Teak
Strangler Tree
Sculpted Trunk
If you missed the post on the Safari, read Trying to spot a tiger at Bhadra
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Trees on Tipsy from the TRIP
Elephant on the tree is my favorite 🙂 Will add Bhadra to Untraveled Routes list
That tree did stand out. Quite unbelievable, right?
I hope you get to see Tigers. And stay at the 'River Tern lodge.' It is a beautiful property.
OMG, these are so awesome. Every one is unique to the location … we have nothing like them where I live. And the Elephant, how cool. I wonder what caused it. You win the prize today, on Monica's first Tree and Shrub meme. Love them all …
Andrea @ From The Sol
Really interesting, aren't they?
The elephant was almost unbelievable. That trunk on the trunk looks perfect, don't you think. 😉 I believe its got something to do with the tissues getting collected in one place. I'm reminded of what tree trunks look like when they are grafted.
Thank you for your kind words, Andrea.
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Aren't they some interesting trees? 🙂
Everybody seems to be getting attracted to the elephant.
Thank you, Meta. You have a great day, too.
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Thank you, Uttpal.
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Wonderful pictures !! Thank you for showing this gorgeous place !!
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Thank you so much, Ela.
My pleasure. And Thank YOU for visiting and for following this blog. 🙂
Such beautifully twisted trees! I love the close up of the bark too 🙂
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I'm glad I took that picture of the bark. As I was putting up that picture, I was admiring the texture of it. Interesting bark, right?
Thank you Laura. 🙂
Beautiful! I love the different textures.
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Thank you visiting, Gunilla.
That a really nice burl on the dead tree. People who live near me look for them in the woods to make beautiful bowls and furniture. – Margy
That tree is almost dead.
I found another tree in the vicinity the following day. It looks like they are not very rare around this forested area. I'll put up some pictures one of these days.
I'm sure they'll make great pieces with all that natural sculpture on them.
Thank you for visiting again, Margy.
lol, first time I´ve seen an elephant on a tree 🙂 So cool. Love your trees. Thanks for joining 🙂
I couldn't believe my eyes. 🙂
And I couldn't almost believe that just as I was getting ready to put this post up, you came up with a meme for trees and bushes. 🙂 I'll link some tree posts every now and then.
Thank you, Monica for hosting. And thank you so, so, so much for bringing back the lights. 🙂
Those are fantastic specimens…♪
Hi again, Laurie.
I'm glad you liked them and I'm sure you thought of all the photo art you could do with trees like these. 🙂
I hope you are having a good week. 🙂
The elephant on the tree is my choice!
That one seems to be stealing the show. 🙂
Wonderful indeed!
Isn't it?
I hope you are doing well, Amit. 🙂
I think you would have to travel a long way to see another elephant on a tree. Brilliant.
I think you would have to travel a long way to see another elephant on the tree. Brilliant and unusual trees in the sanctuary.
Yeah, I guess; like you went to see the Monarch butterflies in migration. 🙂 What a story! I can't get those pictures out of my head.
Thank you so much for visiting and leaving comments. I'm sorry you had to do it multiple times. Thanks again. 🙂
Interesting natural formations. These are nice little things we miss out while on a safari. All that we would like to see is a wild cat. 🙁
That was interesting, indeed. Who ever thought I would go on a wildlife safari and come back with a story on the trees in the wildlife park! Haha!!
I owe it to the naturalist. I'm so glad he showed us these trees in the middle scanning the wilderness for the big cat and the lesser mortals of the forest. 🙂
That elephant really popped out on me! Good find 🙂 Love the first shot the most!
That's the tree that seems to be standing out. 😀 After all, it is the Elephant, ille?
And Bamboos always make a pretty picture.
Thank you, Devi. 🙂
Amazing variety 🙂
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Thank you for stopping by, Indu.
Crocodiles and elephants on trees it seems the whole nature is connected just like in the movie Avataar…. The best part is that these little snippets make kids interested in nature …
Back from your trip, DT? I'm sure you would like a tour on the trees in a forest. 🙂
Avatar! I'll have to see that movie again.
My 5-year old wanted to see the Bhadra tigers, most of all. 🙂 But seriously, with little sights like this, kids pick up some cool info. and it'll stay in their young minds for a long, long time.
I loved the crocodile bark tree, even if you didn't see the tiger but it was all worth it 🙂
That was a cool tree.
Yeah it was a different kind of a safari this time. Having a good look at the trees and plants in a wildlife sanctuary, was a first. 🙂
These were really amazing takeaways from a tour in the forest. Thankfully the naturally formed elephant head tree has not been sanctified into a temple 🙂
Not yet. And most probably it won't happen this time because it is in the middle of the wild, or at least, I hope it wont. 🙂
Interesting. Didn't pay close attention to trees during my last visit
Next time, Shrinidhi.
I'm sure you will be headed that way again. 🙂
That is an incredible tour and an amazing variety of trees. Any wild life sightings Divya ?
Incredible trees indeed.
I see that you later visited the post on the safari. So yeah, the answer is yes, but there seemed to be no sign of the Tigers. 🙂
So much beauty of nature well encaptured, Divya!
It was interesting to look at the trees also (during the safari).
Thank you, Mr. Bhatia.
so beautiful to see them 🙂
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Thank you.
That's why I always want someone knowledgable to accompany me on such tours. Beautiful place to spend time. Lovely capture too, Dee. That elephant protruding out of trunk is beautiful.
That's the thing. Somebody who knows the environment can add a lot of value to a trip like this. It was like having gone to see some wildlife and come back with knowledge from the plant kingdom. It was interesting.
Thank you so much, Saru.
The elephant really does stand out (pun intended) :D, right?
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Cool post!!! Love the tree which looks like an elephant head!!
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