The Nagarhole National Park

The Nagarhole National Park, part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve that also embraces the Wayanad Sanctuary in Kerala, Mudumalai National Park in Tamil Nadu and Bandipur National Park in Karnataka, is a wonderful place to encounter the wild. That much more so if your lodge happens to be set on the banks of the serene Kabini. Cicada Kabini is managed by earnest young people Dare determined to offer a wholesome wildlife experience to newbie and Ban alike. Accommodation is in smart stone cottages. Safaris, organized by assort and led by passionate naturalists, are always rewarding—despite the elusiveness of the large number of tigers in the park Nagarhole is known for its elephants, gaur, sambar, cheetal, leopard and even tigers, but it is the habitat supporting th variety of wildlife that adds to the lustre of this park. Located right next to Bandipur Tiger Reserve and Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary and part of the Nilgiri Biosphere, Nagarhole is blessed with heavy rainfall. Thanks to these rains, the park has a nut perennially grassy swamps known as 'hadlus'. The forest is the moist deciduous kind and consists mainly of teak and eucalyp with a good measure of bamboo clumps thrown in. For those who prefer a slow ride through the jungle soaking in the rich Ian rather than seeking out tigers and elephants, this is the park to visit.

Nagarhole National Park is located 94km away from Maysore. It is spread between Kodagu and Mysore districts. The national park has rich forest covered with, little streams, valleys and waterfalls. It is also known as ‘'Rajiv Gandhi National Park'. This park is located to the northwest of Bandipur National Park. In 1975 its area stretched to 575 km². The climate in summer is hot and in winter is pleasant. Nagarhole National Park, has more Tiger, Bison and Elephant as compaired to Bandipur.

Fauna

The faunas found in Nagarhole National Park are Elephant, Jackal ,Tiger, Panther, Gaur, Muntjac, Sambar, Spotted deer, Elephant, Mongoose, Civet cat, Hyena. Nagarhole National Park also gives an opportunity to see some of the southern population of Gaur (jungle Bison).People really enjoy to see elephants in the luxuriant forests.Their total population in southern India is about 6500.Nagarhole National Park also have a wide range of birds.it has about 250 species of birds which range from blue-bearded bee-eater, scarlet minivet and Malabar whistling thrush to the more common ospreys, herons and ducks. Among reptiles in Nagarhole National Park are King Cobra, Krait, Python, Viper, Tortoise, Monitor Lizard ,Toads etc

Flora

Some of the major trees found in Nagarhole National Park are bamboo, teak, eucalyptus, sandal, silver oak, Rosewood and cassia. The grassy swamps cover much of the park and are locally called hadlus.

Facts

Area: The area of Nagarhole National Park is 643 km².
Best Time to Visit: The best time to visit Nagarhole National Park is between October - March
State : Karnataka
Important things to carry: Torch, any specific medicine you consume, any specialized batteries for cameras etc.
Main animal attractions: Tigers, leopards, elephants, bison and birds.
Temperatures: Winters (can go down to 10 degrees celcius) & Summers (can go up to 30 degrees celcius)
Climate: In summer temperature of Nagarhole National Park goes around 33 °C, in winters (November to January) the temperature is 14 °C and rains from
(June to September).
When to go: The ideal time to visit Nagarhole national park is from Oct-April. Park timings: 6-8am and 5.30pm.