Nagarhole Wildlife Sanctuaries


Location : Districts of Kodagu and Mysore in Southern Karnataka. Best Time to Visit : September to May Main Attractions : Snakes, Four-Horned Antelope, Sloth Bear Travel Information : The nearest airport is Bangalore(236 Kms). Indian Airlines link Bangalore to most parts of the country. The nearest railway station is Mysore(96 Kms) which is connected to Arsikere, Bangalore, Madras and Hassan. Motorable roads connect Nagarahole to Hunsur, Madikere and Mysore.


Nagarahole is derived from the combination of two Kannada words-'nagar' meaning snake and 'hole' meaningNagarhole Wildlife Sanctuaries streams and true to its name a number of streams snake through its rich tropical forests. Nagarahole is situated in the picturesque districts of Kodagu and Mysore in southern Karnataka. The Nagarahole National Park was first set up in 1955. In 1975 its area was increased to include a greater expanse of forest reserve. Once an exclusive hunting preserve of the erstwhile rulers of Mysore, the terrain of this Park is gently undulating with lush green vegetation, swamps and numerous water resources, rendering it an ideal habitat for a wide variety of wildlife.

Animals and Birds Sighted : Gaur, Leopards, Tigers, Chital Sambar, Elephants, Snake, & 250 species of birds.
 
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