| Rajiv
Gandhi National Park (Nagarhole) in Mysore District
Explore the environs of Nagarhole, Kannada for ‘Snake River.’
The Rajiv Gandhi National Park derives its name from the winding
course of the river that flows through the forests. Nagarhole has
an astonishing abundance of wildlife, especially the Asiatic elephant.
The backdrop of the distant misty blue Brahmagiri Mountains, the
natural sounds of the jungle, the gurgling of streams and rivers
and the twittering of the birds make Nagarhole a memorable experience.
Best
Season
May to October
Location
and Area
Kodagu and Mysore districts; 571.55 sq. kms.
Flora
and Fauna
Covered mainly by moist and dry deciduous forests and dominated
by teak, rosewood and dry deciduous forests in the eastern limits
of the park.
Mammals
They include the elephant, tiger, leopard, wild dog, sambar, barking
deer, sloth bear, wild boar, Indian bison, mouse deer, spotted deer,
slender loris, black-naped hare, jackal, langur, wild pig, porcupine,
Malabar squirrel, striped hyena and the four-horned antelope.
Birds
Herons, storks, egrets, ducks, kites, eagles, falcons, partridges,
peafowl, lapwings, sandpipers, woodpeckers, sunbirds, wagtails,
warblers, babblers, shrikes and owls are some of the species found
here.
Reptiles
The marsh crocodile, star tortoise, common Indian monitor, chameleon,
rat snake, Russell’s viper, common krait and the Indian python
can be seen here.
Getting
There
Road : Mysore – 96 kms. Bangalore – 230 kms.
Rail : Mysore – 96 kms.
Air : Bangalore – 230 kms
Kabini
River Lodge
H D Kote Taluk,
Mysore – 571 114
Tel: 08228-32181, 44401, 04 (Resort) Tel: 080-5597021, 24, 25 (Reservations)
Fax: 080-5586163
Tariff range: A/C rooms – Indians: Rs. 2750/- and Rs. 2475/-
for subsequent nights;
Foreign citizens-
US $125/- for the first night and
US $115/- for subsequent nights.
Non A/C rooms – Indians: Rs. 2300/- and Rs. 2070/- for subsequent
nights; Foreign citizens – US $110/- for the first night and
US $100/- for subsequent nights.
Riverside cottages – Indians:
Rs. 2000/- and Rs. 1800/- for subsequent nights;
Foreign citizens: US $100/- and US $90/- for subsequent nights.
Jungle
Inn
Veeranahosalli, Hunsur,
Murkal-Nagarhole Road,
Hejjur Post,
Hunsur Taluk, Mysore – 570 011
Tel: 09822-46022, 52181
mailto:Email:jungle_inn123@rediffmail.com
Forest
Department Cottages
Tariff: Indians – Rs. 750/-
Foreign citizens – Rs. 1500/-
For reservations contact:
Conservator of Forests
Kodagu Circle,
Aranya Bhavan,
Madikeri – 571 201
Tel: 08272-25708
Fax: 08272-28439
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