Coorg is known for its thick forest and wonderful wildlife. Among the Coorg wildlife sanctuaries, Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary, which was laid in the year 1974 is listed at the top. The sanctuary is named after Brahmagiri peak and is adorned with evergreen forests; the habitat of beautiful birds like Malabar trogon, black bulbul, and emerald dove. The forest is also known for the presence of python, Cobra, and king cobra. The presence of macaques, elephants, gaurs, tigers, cats, Nilgiri langurs, leopards, wild pigs, and sloth bears make the sanctuary the most sought after destination of trekkers.