Nagarhole
 The
enchanting 247 square-mile park was originally designated as a game
sanctuary. Nagarhole, in the Coffee land of Coorg was declared a
National park in 1974. It has recently been renamed 'Rajiv Gandhi
National Park.' Gentle slopes and shallow valleys surround it on all
sides. Huge herds of Asian Elephants flock here together and it is
blessed with wildlife abundance. You find a variety of trees and shrubs
often making it a sanctuary for illegal timber traders. Among reptiles,
the marsh crocodile, monitor lizard, rock python and several other
species can be found. Aquatic and terrestrial tortoises, frogs, toads
and tree frogs and a myriad insects, including some very colourful
butterflies, adorn this lovely southern jungle of India.
Accommodation at Nagarhole:
Jungle Inn,
The King's Sanctuary
Weather and Best Time to Visit:
Winter records a temperature of 14o C minimum and Summer records
33o C maximum. It is open throughout the year.
Best time to see wildlife is from November to February and when the
forests are lush green between July and October.
Activities at
Nagarhole
Places
nearby Nagarhole
Access
Air: Nearest airport
is Bangalore, which is 225 km away.
Road: 215 km south-west of Bangalore. Kabini is about 95 km
drive from Mysore. Private vehicles / taxis are advisable to reach
Kabini.
Rail: Nearest railhead is Mysore, which is 95 km away.
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