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Nagarahole National Park

The jungle is always fascinating. People visit jungles to experience some thrill and fun in life while exploring both harmful as well as harmless fauna, along with mesmerizing flora. Besides, the jungle is also considered to be refreshing because people tend to find themselves away from the hustle of the city, in a pristine and calm environment, with occasional bird callings from distant, some soothing to the ears and some a bit scary- no pollution around. For those who are always looking for something deep and meaningful, the jungle is a place to learn and understand the relationship between nature and its components inhabiting the jungle and the mutualism that maintains the ecological balance. The animals always abide by the laws of nature, never try to harm it, and show ultimate cooperation. Let’s explore today one such heaven on earth- Nagarahole National Park.

Nagarahole National Park - An Overview

This place has derived its name in a very interesting manner, from Naga (which means snake in Hindi) and Hole means streams. Locals also identify it by the name of Rajiv Gandhi National Park in Kodagu as well as Mysore. This national park has also been declared the thirty-seventh Tiger Reserve in India. Besides, it also holds the title of being a “World Heritage Site” by UNESCO. Three of the parks namely Bandipur, Mudumalai, and Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary are adjacent to the Nagarahole.

This park is concerned with the protection as well as preservation of tigers and elephants under Project Tiger and Project Elephant. Moreover, it also houses the largest herd of Asiatic elephants in the world and innumerable species of birds, flora, and fauna including large predators, reptiles, gaurs, deer, bears, and smaller animals.

Wildlife in Nagarahole National Park

Since it is an important center for tiger reserves in India, it is a must-visit destination for all nature and animal lovers, particularly for those who are wildlife enthusiasts and photographers. While in Nagarahole National Park, your chances of spotting Bengal Tigers and Asiatic Elephants in their natural habitat are quite high. Besides, it also houses a large number of Wild Dogs, Leopards, and Bears. Commonly spotted animals are Wild Gaurs, Wild Boar, Sambar Deer, Antelope, Spotted Deer, and several species of birds. This region is also quite popular for the presence of Teak Trees and Rosewood.

Rejuvenate your soul here

Adventure as well as excitement await you in Nagarahole. You can either take a jeep or cruise through boat safari. If you want to tickle your adrenaline hormones, you must opt for a boat safari and sail in a boat on the backwaters of River Kabini through the forests for an unforgettable safari experience observing lazy crocodiles and beautiful birds. You can also get lucky if you end up witnessing the largest congregation of elephants in Asia, which is like 1000 elephants near the backwaters of the river Kabini. Experienced naturalists managed by the Forest Department of Karnataka take you on a wildlife safari into the Nagarahole National Park.

Forest safari in Nagarahole National Park

The Forest Department is concerned with the conduction of wildlife safari twice every day, from 6 am to 8 am (morning) and from 3 pm to 5 pm from two different locations- Nancchi Gate (Kutta) and Veeranahosalli Gate. If you don’t want to get disappointed for not fetching a slot, you need to opt for advance booking because the slots are generally limited. You can visit their official website and contact them to book your slot in advance.

Best time to visit Nagarahole National Park

Though the months of March, April, and May are dry, the chances of witnessing wildlife, especially elephants are high near the banks. The winter months are soothing and offer good sightings too.