Nagarhole Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park is also known as 'Rajiv Gandhi National Park'. It is located about 90 Kms from Mysore and about 50 Kms from Coorg in Karnataka. It is spread between Kodagu and Mysore districts.

The National Park has dense forests, little streams, valleys and waterfalls. The place gets its name from Kannada – ‘Naga’ meaning snake and ‘Hole’ (pronounced as ‘Holey’) referring to streams. The area was an exclusive hunting zone of the former rulers of Mysore.  

(A "Bee - Eater" bird captured by dhruvaraj)

This Park was set up in 1955, is located to the northwest of Bandipur National Park. Kabini Reservoir separates this park from Bandipur National Park. The climate is tropical; summer is hot and winter is pleasant.

The Park boasts a healthy Tiger-predator ratio. Tiger, Bison and Elephant are much denser here than in Bandipur.

Wildlife

• Some of the mammals found here are Elephant, Jackal, Tiger, Panther, Gaur, Muntjac, Sambar, Spotted deer, Elephant, Mongoose, Civet cat, Hyena.
• These reptiles are also seen here are the King Cobra, Krait, Python, Viper, Tortoise, Monitor Lizard, Toads etc.
• The main trees found are Rosewood, Teak, Sandalwood and Silver Oak.

Also see:

Bandipur Wildlife Sanctuary & National Park in Chamarajanagar District, Karnataka.  

• Go back to tourist attractions in Madikeri
• or Learn more about Coorg
• or See Coorg Holiday Guide