Nagarhole National Park

History of Nagarhole: The birth of Nagarahole National Park can be traced to the notification of 285 Sq. km. Game Reserve way back in 1955, which included the reserve forests of Arkeri, Hatgat and Nalkeri in Kodagu. Subsequently, in 1974, reserved forests from the adjoining Mysore district were added to the Nagarahole Game Reserve, which was upgraded to the status of a National Park covering 643 sq. km.  Geography of Nagarhole: Nagarhole - is situated near Bangalore.  Nagarahole is named after Nagarahole (Cobra river in the local language, Kannada), a winding river which runs eastwards through its centre. Situated in the districts of Mysore and Kodagu (Coorg) in the state of Karnataka. By Air : The nearest airports are in Bangalore  By Rail : The nearest station is in the city of Mysore. By Road : The park is well connected by roads and distances with various cities can be calculated as follows: Madikeri (138 km), Mysore (50 km) and Bangalore (220 km) Safari gates near Na...

But why do you want to go to Kabini?  Why not -  Black panthers, Tigers, Leopards, elephants, deers, sambar deer, dholes, mongoose and plethora of birds - get best sightings of them. Still not convinced why go to Kabini? then lo ! - You have nature - Kabini is located on the banks of river Kabini/Kapila. Kabini offers breathtaking nature views. Kabini river presents itself with Boat safaris.  Kabini is rich in wildlife, the diversity of wild animals is amazing, it's open around the year (most parks in India close for approx 3 months during monsoon), it's wildlife photographers heaven for the kind of shots you get there. Are you convinced yet? Its only 3hr drive from Bangalore, and 1hr drive from Mysore, why not just get away on weekends? But how to find Black Panther in Kabini ? Wildtrails published this Black Panther research in Times of India. By flight The nearest airports are in Bangalore By rail The nearest station is in the city of Mysore. ...

Is Nagarhole national park worth going or not Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary is a part of Nagarhole National Park which used to be Private hunting ground for the Royal Families of Mysore, where the Wadiyars were known to have hunting scores. The forest later became a part of the Protected Tiger reserve and Nagarhole National Park. Kabini is a smaller part of the Nagarhole National Park. The name Kabini is derived from the River Kabini. The River attracts Fauna and other wildlife species. Kabini or Nagarhole is one of the best getaway during the weekends and experience the wildlife behaviour in their natural habitat. Just a 5 hours of pleasant drive from Bangalore one can reach the destination. The first thing that can be noticed while one enters the Sanctuary is the numerous birds that were flying. It becomes a refreshing journey when someone enters the sanctuary. Kabini or Nagarhole National Park has a lot to offer for the wildlife lovers. The richness of Flora and Fauna is an abs...

Travel Guide For Nagarhole Nagarhole National Park or Rajiv Gandhi national park is located in Kodagu district of Karnataka. It is a part of Nilgiri biosphere reserve and is now under the consideration for recognition as a heritage site. The park is filled with waterfalls, hills, valleys, streams and forests. The park is famous for its rich population of animals and birds. The park is located to the north west of Karnataka’s Nagarhole national park. The two parks are separated by the Kabini reservoir. The park gets its name from the streams. Naga means snake and hole means streams. Many wriggling streams are found in this park and, thus the name. The park has 47 streams, 41 artificial tanks, four lakes with water throughout the year, 4 perennial streams, a reservoir and a dam. There are several swamps in this region. This diverse landscape promotes the population of various species of animals and birds in this region Nagarhole national park has the highest density of herbivore...

Nagarhole National Park (Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary) - The Paradise in Karnataka. Black Panther At Kabini Introduction Escape from the frantic pace and chaos of city life, into nature's very own lap in Kabini. Located on the banks of the Kabini River in the Western Ghats of Karnataka, this paradise is renowned for its rich flora and fauna.The Sanctuary is one of the most popular wildlife destinations of Karnataka, probably because of its accessibility. The forest is covered with lush green landscape surrounded by large lakes. Sightings of wild animals is indeed a thrill when someone is surrounded by this type of Landscape. The reserve is spread over 55 acres of forestland, steep valleys, and water bodies. The Park has become a paradise for Wildlife Photographers and enthusiasts because of its rich Fauna. It comprises the south-eastern part of Nagarahole National Park . Facts Kabini, which is situated on the banks of the Kabini River used to be a Private hunting l...