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Nagarhole National Park
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Nagarhole national park,
the enchanting 247 sq mile park in Karnataka has an astonishing
abundance of wildlife including large mammals such as tiger, leopard,
wild elephant, dhole (Indian wild dog), and gaur (Indian bison). Other
species present are chital spotted deer, muntjac (barking deer), mouse
deer, four-horned antelope, wild boar, sloth bear, hyena, mongoose,
civet, otter, and more. The landscape is one of gentle slopes and
shallow valleys. Dry deciduous forest trees are leafless in the summer
rather than in the winter. There are grassy swamps where the soil is
clayey, perennially moist, and which support a luxuriant growth of
green grass all year. The change in terrain throughout the park in
refreshing and the river system provides a unique wildlife viewing
experience.
Nagarhole National park derives its name from the combination of two
Kannada words. 'Nagar,' meaning snake, and 'hole,' meaning streams.
True to its name, quite a few serpentine streams fork through the rich
tropical forests of the park. Nagarhole Park was set up in 1955. In
1975, its area was increased to include a greater expanse of forest
reserve. The original forest was once an exclusive hunting ground for
the erstwhile Maharajas of Mysore. The park has been recently renamed
as Rajiv Gandhi NationalPark after the late Prime Minister of India.
Best Time to Visit
October to May
How to reach there
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The nearest international airport is
Bangalore (220 km). |
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The nearest well-connected railway
junction is Mysore. |
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Nagarhole National park is well
connected to adjoining cities of Karnataka by a good road network. |
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