Nagarhole Wildlife Sanctuary

Nagarhole is pronounced as Naagra-holay which means Snake River. Nagarhole sanctuary derives its name from a serpentine river which flows through the park. Spread over an area of 571 square km in the districts of Coorg and Mysore and the sanctuary is just 94 kms from Mysore. Nagarahole National Park is home to the highest number of tigers in India among other animals. Nagarahole boasts of having the highest density of Bengal Tigers in the world .The teak forests of Nagarahole include some of the oldest plantations of the country dating back to 1800s. India as a wildlife paradise to the nature lovers, wildlife lovers, adventure lovers, offers the best sights of wild animals and birds at its natural habitat.

During the Nagarahole National Park safari along you can sight the rich diversity of wild animals and birds which offer an unique experience. If you wish to add thrill and adventure to your trip, you can consider it as a high-voltage adventure things to do in Nagarhole wildlife sanctuary. Trekking in Nagarahole is a thrilling experience.You can also opt for other activities like rafting, banana riding, tamer options such as gentle boat cruises and swimming, there seems to be something for everyone.

Nagarhole destination offers wide range of water activities like boating, white water rafting which is an exciting sport and thrills you as you cruise into the gushing waters of river in inflatable rubber raft. We will surprise you but taking your team to wild life safari at Nagarahole. You can spot tigers, elephant, deers, langoors and various species of birds during safari. It depends on your luck to spot the wild lives. We conduct other activities like Rappelling, Nature Walk, camping with bon fire, fun games & other team building activities.

Wildlife Attractions in Nagarhole Park
Flora: The 247sq mile Rajiv Gandhi National Park has an abundance of wildlife including tigers, leopards, Indian wild dog, Indian bison, sanbhar, cheetah, sloth bear, leopards, jungle cats, jackals and wild dogs. Other species also found are muntjjac , the barking deer, four feet antelope, hyenas and the mongroves. The park area has a large Bison and Elephant population. The reptiles includes the marsh crocodile, monitor lizard, rock python and several other species seen easily.

Fauna: The park is enveloped with grassy swamps and shallow valleys with the slopes, an ideal passage for the rain water to drain itself into the rivers. The Soil in the swamps area are clayed and moist supporting the growth of the long green grass. The rivers provides the drinking water to the wild lives and is the life system of the animals and birds. An unique experience is provided by the rivers in viewing the species who come to the banks of the rivers for quenching their thirst. The deciduous trees covering a large part of the jungle go bald in the summers. The artificial lake attracts a lot of wild animals making it an ideal spot for a wonderful sight seeing.

Avian Species: The swampy grassland is home to above 250 species of birds. Some of the birds that can be spotted during the visit to the park are crested hawk-eagle, Malabar trogon, crested serpent-eagle and the malabar pied hornbill. A large congregation of the water fowls can be found in the Kabini river. The blue beaded bee eater, scarlet minivet,and malabar whistling and the herons as well as the ducks can be seen dancing in the vicinity of the river. There are to be found few beautiful and colourful varieties of butterflies adoring the jungle.