Bankapura Peacock Sanctuary is situated near the Banakpura fort premises near Hubli in Karnataka.
The ruined fort moat is around 36 kilometers long and 10-15 meters wide and 8 meters deep. It is covered with trees like neem, acacia and other regional shrubs. It provides the peacocks, an ideal place to hang out.
Now, there are over 1000 peacocks and peahen inside the fort.
The government of India has declared Banakpura as Peacock Sanctuary in the year 2008.
