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Nagarahole Tiger Reserve
About:
Nagarhole national park (NNP), the enchanting 247 square-mile park in Karnataka has an astonishing abundance of wildlife including large mammals such as tiger, leopard, wild elephant, dhole (Indian wild dog), and gaur (Indian bison). Other species present are chital spotted deer, muntjac (barking deer), mouse deer, four-horned antelope, wild boar, sloth bear, hyena, mongoose, civet, otter, and more. The landscape is one of gentle slopes and shallow valleys. Dry deciduous forest trees are leafless in the summer rather than in the winter. There are grassy swamps where the soil is clayey, perennially moist, and which support a luxuriant growth of green grass all year. The change in terrain throughout the park in refreshing and the river system provides a unique wildlife viewing experience. Nagarhole National park derives its name from the combination of two Kannada words. 'Nagar', meaning snake, and 'hole' meaning streams. True to its name, quite a few serpentine streams fork through the rich tropical forests of the park. Nagarhole Park was set up in 1955. In 1975, its area was increased to include a greater expanse of forest reserve. The original forest was once an exclusive hunting ground for the erstwhile Maharajas of Mysore. The park has been recently renamed as Rajiv Gandhi National Park after the late Prime Minister of India.
Sanctuary :
Tiger Reserve
Area :
642.39 square km
Year Of Establishment :
1999
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Temperatures :
15°C to 32°C
Nearest Town :
Mysore 50 km
Time to Visit :
October-May, especially April-May
Animal in Nagarahole Tiger Reserve
Tiger, leopard, panther, sloth bear, gaur, elephant, sambhar, chital and other mammals like muntjac, the tiny mouse deer, giant squirrel, slender loris, langurs, wild boar, pangolin and macaques.
Resorts in Nagarahole Tiger Reserve
Jungle Inn
Jungle Inn is located in Veeranahosahalli, Karnataka on the northern fringe of the Nagarhole National Park. This park, also known as the Rajiv Gandhi National Park admeasures 643 sq. kms. and is part of the larger Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, which also contains the Bandipur Wildlife Sanctuary also in Karnataka, as well as the Mudumalai National Park in neighboring Tamil Nadu and the Waynad Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala. Jungle Inn is right next to the main entrance into the park, 68 kms. from Mysore on the Hunsur-Nagarhole road. The nearest town is Hunsur, 20 kms away, which is a convenient place for fuel and supplies. Jungle Inn has cottages with 11 private rooms and 3 dormitories. Jungle Inn can house 46 people in all, 2 per private room and 8 per dormitory. All the rooms have attached bathrooms and each dormitory has two attached bathrooms. Apart from cottages, Jungle Inn offers our guests the experience of staying in a tented facility within our premises. Tents have all the facilities available in the cottages. Guests are served food at thatched Gudara. We serve basic homely food with fresh vegetables and ingredients from our farm or procured locally. Menu is specially designed to cater to the tastes of both vegetarians and non-vegetarians.
Machaan Resorts
Machaan Nagarhole is located a mere 15 minutes drive from the Nagarhole National Park. And is less than a kilometre away from the forests. Set amidst a coffee estate in Kodagu or Coorg, also known as the Scotland of India, Machaan Nagarhole is a green haven. Kodagu is in the Sahyadris or Western Ghats and is one of the most magical places on our planet.
Travel Information for Nagarahole Tiger Reserve
General Information :
The tourists have to move in the jeeps or vans run by the forest department within the Nagarhole National Park, as the local transport is not available in the park. The visitors have to compulsorily take the veteran guides along with them while their park tour. The observation towers offer a panoramic view of the greenery in the park and also a close view of the wildlife in the park. The best time to use the watchtowers is during the early hours (6-9 AM) and late afternoon (4-7 PM). The nearest and short excursions to be enjoyed by the tourists in the park are: Bandipur National Park (100 km), Madikeri (93 km) and Mysore (96 km).
Location :
Karnataka
Best Time To Visit :
October to May
How to Reach Nagarahole Tiger Reserve
By Air :
Mysore (96 km.), Bangalore (236 km.)
By Rail :
Mysore (96 km.) away is connected to Bangalore
By Road :
Mysore -96 km. is a two hour car ride and four hour bus ride. A bus leaves twice daily from Central bus stand in Mysore at 7 a.m. and 1.30 p.m. Motorable roads also connect Nagarahole to places around it like Bangalore (236 km.), Madikere (93 km.). and Hunsur. Bus services are available.
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