2007-07-22 05:41:17 · 5 answers · asked by rajaram rao k 1 in Travel ➔ India ➔ Other - India
Nagarhole National Park (also known as 'Rajiv Gandhi National Park') is located 94 km away from Mysore. It is spread between Kodagu and Mysore districts. The national park has rich forest cover, little streams, valleys and waterfalls.
The area was an exclusive hunting reserve of the former rulers of Mysore.
It was set up in 1955 and is one of the best-managed parks in the country .This park is located to the northwest of Bandipur National Park. In 1975 its area stretched to 575 km². Kabini reservoir that 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.
The park is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. The Western Ghats, Nilgiri Sub-Cluster (6,000+ km²), including all of Nagarhole National Park, is under consideration by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee for selection as a World Heritage Site.
2007-07-22 05:56:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NAGARAHOLE NATIONAL PARK
The Nagarahole National Park, 644 sq km in size, is situated in the Coorg and Mysore districts of Karnataka State in Southern India. (11 50 to 12 15 North latitude and 76 to 76 15 East longitude). It encompasses the area where the Western Ghats integrate with the Deccan Plateau. It is flanked by the Bandipur National Park to
the south-east and the Wynad Wild Life Sanctuary to
the south-west. Together with these parks, it forms
part of the larger Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, which has
a total area of 5500 sq km.
2007-07-22 12:47:06 · answer #2 · answered by gma 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nagarhole National Park is located in Karnataka state, which is well connected by road with the major towns like Madikeri (93 km), Mysore (96 km) and Bangalore (236 km).
2007-07-22 12:50:29 · answer #3 · answered by Zain 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's one of the best wildlife park in India, located in Karnataka around 95 Kms away from Mysore. The name Nagarhole is derived from the Kannada word `Naga' meaning `snake' and `Hole' meaning `streams'.
2007-07-23 04:41:37 · answer #4 · answered by madura 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Boss, Go to Mysore. Take a cab from Mysore railway station to "Nagarhole reserve", its about 4-5 hours drive. Once you reach there, you can find govt accomodation.
hmm, also you can viist KABINI RIVER LODGE on the way. its a superb place.
2007-07-23 06:57:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋