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RAJIV
GANDHI
(NAGARAHOLE)
NATIONAL
PARK
Better
known by its former name, Nagarahole, which came from Nagar Hole
('Snack River' in Kannada) which runs eastwards through the
park. To the south-east it is connected to the Bandipur National Park
across the Kabini reservoir and to the south-west to Wynad Sanctuary in
Kerala. There are chances of seeing the tiger, leopard and
wild dog as
well as elephant, gaur, chital, sambar, barking
deer, wild boar, langur,
giant squirrels and jackals among other animals. Birdlife is also
excellent, with beautiful morning views of the grey jungle fowl and
red spurfowl. Other colourful or uncommon birds include the Malabar
trogon,
great black woodpecker, Malabar pied hornbill, Indian
pitta,
Malabar whistling thrush and scarlet minivets.
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General
Information |
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Altitude
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700
- 957 metres.
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Climate
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Cool
from October to January,
minimum at 15, hot February to May, maximum 30 degrees. Wet June
to September. |
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Access |
Nearest
town is Kutta, 7 and railway station Krishnarajanagar, 70 km.
Nearest Nearest airport is Mysore, at 94 km. Nagarahole or
Karapura are a 2-hour drive from Mysore. For Nagarahole, turn at
hunsur and shortly after enter the park, driving through a forest
for the rest of the way. Buses from Mysore to Nagarahole take
3-hours but the Mysore-Karapura bus journey is a 3-4 hour ordeal
and the bus stand is a 1-km walk from the Kabini river lodge. |
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Best Time
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Open throughout the
year but October to May are more pleasant climatewise.
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Suggested
Programme
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DAY
01
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BANGALORE
/ NAGARHOLE (240 km)
Depart for Nagarhole by car. Late afternoon, jeep excursion
into the Park for game viewing.
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DAY
02
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NAGARHOLE
Morning drive into the park and experience a coracle tour in
the Kabini river accompanied by a naturalist. The coracle is a
native round-shaped boat used to view aquatic bird life.
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DAY
03
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NAGARHOLE
/ BANGALORE
Depart for Bangalore by car.
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For
further information and reservation please contact
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