Nagarhole,
80 Kms from Mysore
Hunsur Wildlife Division
Hunsur - 571105, Mysore District, Karnataka (India)
Located in the Kodagu and Mysore districts is a fresh, green world rich in
forests, little streams, undulating valleys and facintanig waterfalls.The
Nagahole National Park. A perfect get-away for nature-lovers. Deriving its
name from Kannada,’Naga’ meaning snake and ‘hole’ Referring to streams,
Nagarahole is truly a delightful spot, bubbling with the activity of some of
the most magnificent animals and trees. Rosewood, teak, Sandal, silver oak
the deep, fresh aroma of these trees mingling with the sounds of the
wildlife –ah! A perfect holiday treat. No wonder this was also an exclusive
hunting preserve of the erstwhile rulers of Mysore.Renamed as the
"Rajiv Gandhi National Park", Nagarhole National Park, 643.30 sq. km, is
part of the 5500 sq km Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. It is located in the
districts of Kodagu & Mysore. This is easily the best habitat for the Asian
Elephant. Tigers & leopards roam in this forest. Over 250 species of birds
have been identified in this park which lies at the foothills of the
towering Western Ghats Mountain Range.
Department vehicles are available for wildlife viewing. The park
generally has a moderate climate with three seasons : Summer Monsoon and
Winter. However, monsoons are often severe and the ideal time to visit the
park between September and May.
Visiting Hours
6 AM to 9 AM and 4 PM to 6:30 PM
Safari ride by Forest Department Bus
Fare : Rs. 30/- / Trip. Rs. 10/- / Child
Accommodation
All accommodation is within tourist complexes in Nagarahole and Karapura.
1. Cauvery Lodge (I & II) : 2 beds each, Rs. 1000/- per day
for (Foreigners) Rs. 2000/- per day.
2. Gangothri Lodge : 4 rooms, 2 beds each, Rs. 750/- day.
for (Foreigners) Rs. 1500/- per day.
3. Dormitories : 2 Nos, 12 beds each : Rs. 50/- per bed per day
for (Foreigners) Rs. 70/- per bed per day
(Entrance Fee, Camera, Video Charges Extra)
4. Jungle Lodges and Resorts Ltd., Karapura.
5. Kabini Plantations Ltd., Karapura.
6. Raman Water Wood Ltd., Karapura.
7. Jungle Inn Private Resorts, Veeranahosahally.
Food is made to order in all suites.
APPROACH
By Road
225 Kms from Bangalore,
90 Kms from Mysore via Hunsur,
80 Kms from Mysore to Jungle Lodges, Karapura via HD Kote Hand Post
Nearest Airport
Bangalore : 225 Kms
Coimbatore : 304 Kms
Mangalore : 225 Kms
State transport bus service are available from Bangalore, Mysore & Mangalore
For details Contact :
Dy. Conservator of Forests
HUnsur Wildlife Division
Hunsur, Mysore District: Email : dcfwlhun@rediffmail.com
Field Director
Project Tiger
Aranya Bhavan, Ashoka Puram, Mysore, Phone : 0821.2480110
Chief Wildlife Warden
Aranya Bhavan
18th Cross, Malleshwaram, Bangalore 560003, Phone : 080.23341993
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