Nagarhole

NAGARHOLE NATIONAL PARK

Nagarhole National Park, also known as Rajiv Gandhi National Park is a beautiful national park situated at the foothills of the Western Ghats, extending towards Kerala. It is a part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. The park is bordered by Kabini River in the north and Bandipur National Park in the south. The Nagarhole River runs along the eastern boundary of the park. The Park was once a hunting ground of the Mysore rulers of the Wodeyar Dynasty.

The terrain of the National Park consists of low laying valleys interrupted with moist swamps. This kind of topography is favourable for the growth of deciduous trees interspersed with abundant growth of grass throughout the year. In the southern part of the park teak and rosewood are the predominant trees. In the eastern part dry deciduous trees like Pala Indigo are found.

The National Park is famous all over the world for wild elephant and Bison. Apart from these animals, the park is a safe haven for Tiger, Leopard, Dhole, Sambar etc., The tourists can see crocodiles basking lazily along the banks of the Kabini River. Smooth Coated otters are often spotted peeking from the muddy surface of lakes here.

The Nagarhole National Park is also considered as an important reserve for birdlife. Over 270 species of birds are recorded here, amongst which most of them have been saved from the brink of extinction. The Oriental white backed Vulture and the Malabar Grey Hill are few of many endangered species that roam freely here. In winter Ospreys are a common sight for tourists. Thus, Nagarhole National Park leaves an unforgettable impression to its visitors, with its wide range of flora and fauna.

NAGARHOLE SAFARI TIMINGS

NAGARHOLE SAFARI ZONES

The Nagarhole National Park has two entrance gates — Kabini (Karapura) to the south, and Veerana Hosahalli near Hunsur to the north. Tourists can take a one-hour mini-bus safari from the Veeranahosahalli side of the park. For Jeep safaris, one will have to use the gate at Kabini (Karapura), a 45 mins drive. There are two zones that jeep safaris take you into: Zone A – passing through forest area; Zone B: passing near the Kabini backwaters observing the wildlife that come close to these water bodies.

HOW TO BOOK YOUR SAFARI AT NAGARHOLE NATIONAL PARK

To arrange for your online safari booking at Kabini, one has to approach the Karnataka Forest Department. All safaris at Nagarhole National Park are arranged by Jungle Lodges & Resorts (JLR) (A Government of Karnataka Undertaking). If you have booked your stay at the JLR Kabini River Lodge, the tariff of the resort also includes Jeep Safari charges on per person basis. One can opt for Jeep safari / Boat safari at the Nagarhole National Park. In order to book your Nagarhole National Park accommodation stay with safaris, you may Contact Us.

Note: You do not have an option to book an exclusive Jeep Safari at Nagarhole National Park. A jeep can accommodate 6-8 people depending on the occupancy levels at the resorts in Nagarhole.