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Nagarhole, meaning ‘Snake River’ in Kannada, is a small town in Karnataka where Nagarhole National Park is situated. It is a picture perfect tourist spot with lush green forests, mind taking water falls, temples related to Indian mythology and places of cultural importance. Nagarhole derives its name from the winding course of the river like a snake that flows through the forests.The area was an exclusive hunting reserve of the former rulers of Mysore. The two biggest animals that still roam the Indian wild are the elephant and the Indian bison, known locally as gaur. For a guaranteed look at these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat, a visit to Nagarhole is a must. The backdrop of the distant misty blue Brahmagiri mountains, the natural sounds of the jungle, the gurgling of streams and rivers, and the twittering of the birds make Nagarhole a memorable experience for any tourist visiting this place.Amidst the numerous teak saplings and trees surrounded by cardamom plants there is a watchtower also. Its moderate climate with abundant flora and fauna make it a veritable paradise for wildlife. The area consists of plain land as well as sloping hills with varied flora from dry deciduous to semi-evergreen forests. The smell of fresh, pure air rejuvenates the spirit of any tourist reaching at Nagahole. The beauty of the sun tried to bathe the forest with its rays at dawn is enchanting.Tribes like Jenu Kurubas (honey-gatherers), the Betta Kurubas (hill tribes) and the Hakki-Pikki (bird trappers) inhabit in this area.

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Category : Wildlife

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 571258

STD Code: 8228

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Best Time to Visit:  Oct – May

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Nagarhole National Park also known as Rajiv Gandhi National Park, is a national park located in Kodagu district and Mysore district in Karnataka state in South India. The park has rich forest cover, small streams, hills, valleys and waterfalls. The park ranges the foothills of the Western Ghats spreading down the Brahmagiri hills and south towards Kerala state. Nagarhole National Park, also known as Rajiv Gandhi National Park is the enchanting 247 square-mile long wild reserve located in Kodagu and Mysore district of Karnataka. Adorned with rich forest cover at the west of the Kabini River, the Nagarhole National Park is counted among the well maintained national parks in India. Explore the environs of Nagarhole, feel the amazing beauty of the nature and take a moment of bliss to remember.Green is the keyword for any of the sites that you visit in and around Nagarhole. And the experience of being close to the Mother Nature is very thrilling. Though there are a number of sites to visit around Nagarhole, the Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary and the Bandipur National Park are the two destinations that one must not miss. The different species of birds in the Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary and the natural habitat of some of the rare species of flora and fauna along with the Asiatic Elephant in the Bandipur National Park make them the nature lover’s destinations.

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By Air : Nearest airport is Mysore, which is 80 km away from Nagarhole. Mysore is connected to Bangalore. Bangalore is also the nearest international airport which is at a distance of 236 km away from Mysore. There are regular flights to Bangalore from all the major cities in India. Bangalore is connected to many international cities as well.

By Train : Mysore railway station is the nearest railway station, which is 80 km away from Nagarhole. Mysore is connected to Bangalore, which is 220 km away from Nagarhole. Bangalore is well connected to all the other cities in India. Taxi services are available from Bangalore to Nagarhole which costs about Rs 5,000 and from Mysore to Nagarhole costing about Rs 2,000.

By Bus : Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation connects Nagarhole with other cities nearby. A/C deluxe tourist buses are available from Bangalore and Mysore to Nagarhole with fare about Rs 4 per km.

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