Nagarhole National Park in Karnataka, India, is a rich wildlife area known for its scenic beauty and diverse flora and fauna .
Key details about Nagarhole National Park:
- Location: It is situated in two districts of Karnataka, namely Mysore and Kodagu .
- Name: The name Nagarhole means ‘Cobra River’ in the local Kannada language . It is also known as Rajiv Gandhi National Park .
- Part of a Larger Protected Area: Nagarhole forms a part of a protected region along with Bandipur National Park, Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary (Tamil Nadu), and Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary (Kerala), together forming the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve .
- UNESCO World Heritage Site: The Western Ghats Nilgiri Sub-Cluster, including Nagarhole, is under consideration by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site .
- Wildlife: It is one of the best-protected habitats for endangered elephants and tigers . The park has a healthy prey-predator ratio due to its plentiful forest area, valleys, hills, water streams, and waterfalls .
- Birdwatching: Nagarhole is a paradise for birdwatchers, with over 250 species of birds .
- Reptiles: The park is a breeding ground for reptiles, including muggers, Indian rock pythons, and various snakes .
- Safaris: Options include Jeep safaris, Elephant safaris, and Boat safaris on the Kabini River .
- Best Time to Visit: The period between October and May is considered the best time to visit . The park may be closed during heavy monsoon rains from June to September .
Other National park in Karnataka :
Karnataka is home to 5 National Parks :
- Anshi National Park
- Bannerghatta National Park
- Bandipur National Park
- Kudremukh National Park
- Nagarhole National Park
