|
Nagarahole National Park Kodagu Mysore in Karnataka
was started in 1955 ,it is in Kodagu and Mysore districts
of Karnataka. Provided with abundance of natural beauty
in its little rippling streams, rolling topography ,
lush green valleys and cascading waterfalls , Nagarahole
National Park is a perfect get away for nature
lovers in the Tour To Nagarahole National Park.
Tour To Nagarahole National Park and this park extends over an area of 643.30 Sq Km and
is an integral part of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. Nagarahole
National Park was renamed as Rajiv Gandhi National Park
and it is one of the excellent habitats for Asiatic
Elephants. The wildlife sanctuary derives its name from
the winding river Kabini, Nagerhole means Snake River.
Kabini is the largest river here and a dam has been
constructed on it with a picturesque reservoir in the
southern part of the park. This lake also serves as
a boundary from Nagarahole National Park Karnataka.
You will get to see here as many as 300 species of birds with some of the rare ones like
• Blue Face Malknoa,
• White Cheeked Barbet ,
• Nilgiri Flycatcher
Nagarahole National Park Karnataka and the vegetation found here at Nagerhole National Park is moist and dry deciduous forest with trees like
• Teak,
• Rosewood,
• Mathi in areas of high rainfall
While drier parts have smaller trees like
• Dindalu,
• Flame of the Forest,
• Indian Laburnam,
• Bamboo
Not only this you get here a wide variety of fauna with
carnivores like
• Tiger, Leopard,
• Wild Dog,
• Jungle Cat,
• Striped Hyena
• the Jackal are found in
large number
You will find here herbivores like
• Gaur,
• Axis Deer,
• Sambar,
• Indian Muntjac,
• Mouse Deer,
• Four-horned Antelope,
• Wild Boar, Crested Porcupine
• Black-naped Hare
Nagarahole National Park Karnataka and the list doesn't end here only, you also get
• Sloth Bear
• Pangolin
• Giant Squirrel
• Flying Squirrel
• Giant Fruit Bat
• Slender Loris
More lies in store for the bird watchers , find here birds like
• Yellow Browed Bulbul
• Pacific Swallow
• Grasshopper Warbler
• Orphean Warbler
• Yellow Billed Babbler
• Short Eared and Oriental Scops Owl
The best time to watch the elephant is during summer months when huge herds descend here. And the panoramic view of the surroundings with the mist laden Brahmagiri Hills , the gushing and swirling streams, and the harmony of animal sounds all draw your attention .
Here at Nagerhole National park you
also get to see different kinds of reptiles like
• The marsh crocodile
• Star tortoise
• Common Indian monitor
• Chameleon
• Rat snake
• Russell's viper
• Common krait
• Indian python can be seen here
You can come here by
Air: Bangalore airport
Rail: Mysore railway station
Road : From Mysore which is 94km away as well as Bangalore which is at the distance of 234 km
You can get accommodation at Kabini River Lodge, Forest Department Cottages,Jingle Inn
South India Tour Travel conducts tours to Nagerhole National Park
|
