Nagarhole National Park, Karnataka Wildlife Wildlife Getaways l Weekend Getaways.
Nagarhole National Park – Overview
Place
|
Nagarhole National
Park
|
State
|
Karnataka
|
District
|
Kodagu district
|
Distance
|
220 kms
from Bangalore
|
Drive time
|
6 hours
|
Route
|
SH 17 via Srirangapatana & Hunsur
|
Things
to do / see
|
Wildlife, Jeep Safari, Bird watching & Elephant
rides
|
Best
Season
|
All
year around, March to May
|
Nearby
|
Mysore
is 90 kms Bandipur is 130 kms, Ooty is 180 kms, Coimbatore is 270 kms
|
Nagarhole
National Park located in the southern Indian state of Karnataka, this tiger
reserve is a dense tropical forest and deciduous forest area of 640 sq kms is home
to the elusive and stealthy Royal Bengal Tiger, Nagarhole National Park is part
of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve Bandipur, Madhumalai & Wayanad sanctuaries.
The Kabini river lies to its south the main waterways for the park.
Home
to over 60 Tigers which is one of the best in the world, also a stronghold of
the Asiatic elephants about 1500 to 2000 elephants inhabit the Nagarhole National Park and
Brahmagiri wildlife sanctuary which is in Kodagu, the area is home to Bende
tree whose bark is a favorite for elephants. The park has an abundance of wildlife
leopards, deer, dhol (wild dog), flying foxes, jackals, flying squirrels common
langurs and over 250 species of bird life.
when to go:
The
best time to visit Nagarahole is between February and May. Monsoon time is
between June to September and Winter
months are from November to February, when minimum temperatures drop
getting
there :
by air
Bangalore
is the closest Airport 265 kms away from Nagarhole. Mysore city is 90 kms,
by rail
Mysore
is the nearest railway station 90 kms from Nagarhole.
by road
220
kms from Bangalore to Nagarhole and it takes 6 hours by car. Nagarhole is well
connected by KSRTC buses to all neighboring cities including Bangalore.
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where
to Stay
Most
of the Resorts are in Kabini to stay. Kabini River Lodge run by Jungle Lodges
& Resorts is one of the star properties a heritage building now converted
into a lodge. It has colonial-style rooms, riverside cottages and tents with
good amenities.
- Kabini
River Lodge
- Kings
sanctuary
- Orange
County
- The
Bison
- Jungle
Inn
what
to Pack
Cool cotton clothing in earthy
tones (remember you are visiting the jungle) Camera to capture the
wildlife and the amazing sights of the jungle. Binoculars, Mosquito
repellent and prescription medicines are recommended.
things
to do
Jeep
safaris are organized by the Resort you are staying with or you can hire a jeep
which costs around Rs. 1000 for 3 hours from the Forest Department. You can see
lots of elephants near the river. The Tiger and leopard are much more elusive,
while Sloth Bear, Gaur (Indian bison), Antelope, Sambar, and a number of
monkeys live here. Nagarhole has over 250 species of birdlife commonly sighted are
Grey-headed Fish Eagle, Crested Serpent Eagle, Changeable Hawk Eagle, Shikra, Black Kite and Brahminy Kite
The
best time to see wildlife is take the early morning Jeep Safari, all safaris
are conducted by trained naturalist and experienced drivers who know the
terrain and the biodiversity of the parks, morning your chances of wildlife
sightings are more as the jungle wakes up you can see a wide variety of bird
life, Elephants, barking deer a chance sighting of a leopard or tiger is
possible more in the summer months.
things you need to know
- Entry
fee Rs. 200 for Adults & Child Rs. 150 for foreigners Rs. 1000 US $ 18
video cameras are charged Rs. 1000
- NO
Traffic is allowed from 6pm to 6am everyday and the gates are closed and
traffic is restricted
- Nagarhole
is a popular wildlife destination in Karnataka an ideal wildlife getaway, plan
for a minimum stay of 2 nights & 3 days or longer.
- morning
jeep safaris do get cold make sure you have a jacket, shawl or warm
clothing
·
not
much mobile connectivity so don’t expect mobile network and internet facilities
·
carry
cash as there are no ATM facilities close by and phone lines are invariably
down to so few places accept credit cards
·
watch
out for the mosquitoes, carry plenty of repellent and make sure you apply it
before sunset.