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| Location |
Nagarhole, Karnataka |
| Best Time to Visit |
October to May |
| Nearest Airport |
Bangalore |
| Nearest Railway Station |
Bangalore and Mysore |
About Nagarhole Wildlife Sanctuary
Nagarhole derives
its name from two Kannada words. 'Nagar,' meaning snake, and 'hole,' meaning streams. Truly, a number of rivers meander through dense forests of this sanctuary. Extending across 640 kilometers, Nagarhole Wildlife Sanctuary in Nagarhole, stretches over a series of gentle hills and valleys north of the river Kabini. This wildlife sanctuary in Karnataka’s Nagarhole, forms a part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve which also includes neighbouring sanctuaries like Bandipur, Mudumalai and Wynaad. The original forest was once a private hunting ground for the former Maharajas of Mysore. Later in 1955, this sanctuary was developed around a beautiful water reservoir which was formed after the construction of dam on Kabini River. Twenty years passed thereafter, when it was chosen as a national park.
Unlike the scrubland in Bandipur wildlife sanctuary, this forest is made of thick jungle full of moist-deciduous trees like bamboo, teak, eucalyptus and cassia. The reservoir forms the moor or lifeline for the wildlife in Nagarhole Wildlife Sanctuary. As the dry season sets from February, you can locate gaur (Indian bison), elephant, dhole (wild dog), deer, boar, and even the odd tiger or leopard around the muddy banks.
Climate of Nagarhole Wildlife Sanctuary in Nagarhole
The climate at Nagarhole Wildlife Sanctuary in Nagarhole is dry. The temperatures reach up to 33 degree centigrade from March to May. The winter, however, is brief and lasts from November to January. Monsoon is inconsistent but you may witness a few showers from June to September.
Tourist Attractions near Nagarhole Wildlife Sanctuary in Nagarhole
As you stay in Nagarhole Wildlife Sanctuary in Nagarhole, you can also visit Madikere, 93 kilometers the wildlife sanctuary. This place is famous for its coffee and orange plantations. You can also visit Mudumalai, Wynad and Bandipur National Park adjoining the Nagarhole forest.
To get more information on Nagarhole Wildlife Sanctuary refer to:
Wildlife India Tours leads you to the wildlife sanctuaries in south India and Nagarhole Wildlife Sanctuary in Nagarhole is a popular sanctuary in Karnataka. Wildlife India Tours also offers online booking for wildlife tours to Nagarhole Wildlife Sanctuary in Nagarhole.
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