Birding: Identified 29 species of migratory & endemic avifauna. spot scarlet minivets, rufous treepie, common flameback etc,.
Herpwatch: Watch & identify with a fieldguide the diverse species of herpetafauna endemic to this part of the western ghats.
Lepidoptera: Photo data collection & document butterfly species of this region, Spot Bluebottles, Red Pierrot, Tamil Oakblue, Common Imperial etc,.
Apiary: Assist in Bee keeping & extraction.
Medicinal Plants: A place to identify & study the distribution & diversity of medicinal herbs. The Western Ghats Sholas with its species diversity are a sacred grove of poisonous & therapeutic herbs.
Canopy research projects: Open for researchers (with requisite permits) for canopy projects to monitor & study the forest ecosystem from the tree summits.
Star gazing: Observe the night sky from the pitch darkness of the forest.
Photography: Pick your choice of photography be it landscapes OR macro all can be found within one place.
Aquazorbing
Mountain (hardtail) cycling
Mountain Cycling Trails
Paint the vista on canvas from the telescope point.
Fly an oriental kite
Trekking – located at Sakleshpur & on the border of Chikmagalur. Spoiled for choice with trek routes as HULIVANA is located centrally, between the numerous peaks of Shiradi ghat & Charmudi ghat.
Popular treks close to HULIVANA (Permit Mandatory)
Aqua Sports zone : ( 56 kms from Hulivana enroute to Bangalore.) Jet Ski, Banana Boat, Water Trampoline, Sailing, Bumper Ride, Speed Boat, Wind Surfing, Kayaking.
Hulivana listed amongst the 20 Best Winter Escapes
