Nagarhole Tourism

"Of national parks and bird sanctuaries" Nagarhole Tourism Nagarhole is southern storehouse of rich flora and fauna and is host to Nagarhole national park, celebrated as one of the best wildlife parks as well as the Bandipur bird sanctuary. Nagarhole dominated by its splendid display of nature's offerings can provide you with a complete tourist experience coming full circle with a number of temples and other elements of culture. When you are not busy spotting Asiatic elephants, Indian Bisons or beautiful birds around the place, you can witness your breath being taken away by the waterfalls in the area. Nagarhole means 'snake river' and derives its name from the unforgiving wild nature of the river that flows through the forests. Download Nagarhole PDF Guide > What's Great? Close to Mysore which connects well by roads and railways. Woodland heritage. Good food. Excellent view of nature. Amazing sightings. Safari rides. Wildlife Trekking. What's not so Great? During monsoons, Safari and trekking aren't available. Tribal relocations are frequent. For Whom Nagarhole is perfect for Wildlife enthusiasts. It can be visited by people in search of having a soulful experience away from the hustle and bustle of metro life. Ideal for adventure seekers, nature lovers, photo fanatics, and wanderers.

Go Wild around Nagarhole Nagarhole in the gorgeous locales of Coorg houses about 250 species of bird and other wildlife creatures in its heart nest. One's spirit of adventure awakens in this natural adobe of heaven. Nagarhole, also known by the name of Rajiv Gandhi National Park, is the place to be. Savour the taste of wildlife and adventure around Nagarhole with the Brahmagiri Mountains, which welcomes its tourists with open arms in the heart of nature; go for trekking amidst the dense jungles to witness the wild side of the sanctuary; go on a safari and silently experience the sounds of brutes or just indulge yourself in divinity of the aura around. There is so much to substantiate in Nagarhole. It really doesn't matter if you have that wild enthusiast inside you, nature has its way around to showcase you what Nagarhole has to offer.

Itinerary Day 1-Arrive at the pre-booked homestay or a guesthouse in Nagarhole National Park, before 6 in the evening. Rest for the night, enjoy a campfire and start early the next morning. Day 2-Start early, go for a safari around the sanctuary. The safari timings by authorities of Rajiv Gandhi National Park are usually 5:30 AM to 10:00 AM (Evening Safari 3:00 to 7:00 PM) at the rate of INR 300 for one person. Hover around the park and experience the wild side of this natural heritage. Later you can head off to Valmeekam Clay Art Gallery, located at an hour distance from Nagarhole to observe the tribal history nicely carved in the rocks and in form of clay art. Day 3-Start early. Embark yourself on a trekking trail in the Brahmagiri Mountains located near Nagarhole. Head to places around the Nagarhole locales like Irrpu falls, Ishwara Temple, Kutta, and nearby reserves.

Restaurants and Local Food in Nagarhole Authentic local cuisine made from the Coorgi crops has a completely different flavour which would not have been encountered by most tourists before and is a must try. One might also find the many delicacies of the state's cuisine such asDosa, Bisi Bele Bath, Akki Roti, Jolada Roti, Idli, Vada, Sambhar, Kesari Bath, Ragi Mudde, Uppittu, Vangi Bathand traditional and local sweets likeMysore pak, Obbattu, Dharwad Peda, Chiroti etc. View 3 Restaurants in Nagarhole >>

Oct-Mayis the best time to visit Nagarhole Nagarhole has a tropical climate around the year, hence can be visited at any point of time. However, October to May is considered the best months to embark on this wild rollercoaster ride. Summers in Nagarhole are usually dry and the temperature does not cross 33 degrees Celsius. The winters are brief with temperature within the scale of 14 degrees. However, monsoons are really wet as the destination receives heavy rainfall during the season. Weather in Nagarhole Loading... Nagarhole in Summer (March - May) The best time to witness the wild side of this natural heritage are the summers when the waterholes are dry and the animals of the sanctuary come out of their sheds to find food and water. The maximum temperature during this period does not exceed 33 degrees Celsius. Nagarhole in Monsoon (June - September) Monsoons hit the wildlife reservoir, right after the summers and are unpredictable. Nagarhole receives an annual rainfall of about 1,500 mm during the months of June to September. Trekking, safaris and wildlife excursions should be avoided during this period since the forest gets soaky and muddy. Nagarhole in Winter (November - January) Soon after the monsoons shed away, Nagarhole welcomes the chilling weather of Winters. The temperature scales between 10 - 14-degrees Celsius, hence can be a perfect time to relish the natural abundance of the untamed (wild) heritage. Monthly Weather in Nagarhole Month Avg. Minimum (°C) Avg. Maximum (°C) January 22 33 February 23 34 March 24 34 April 26 35 May 26 34 June 24 30 July 24 30 August 24 30 September 24 30 October 24 32 November 23 32 December 22 32