Nagarhole National Park
Also known as Rajiv Gandhi National Park, Nagarhole forms part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve alongside Bandipur and Mudumalai. It supports one of the densest elephant and tiger populations in India.
Area (km²)
643.39
Established
1988
District
Kodagu
Nearest City
Mysuru
Quick Facts
Nagarhole is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, one of the largest wildlife corridors in Asia.
It has one of the highest densities of Asian elephants in the world.
The Kabini reservoir within the park is a famous wildlife photography spot.
The park shares boundaries with Bandipur and Mudumalai, forming a critical tiger corridor.
Habitat & Best Time to Visit
Habitat Types
Best Time to Visit
Oct – May
Monsoon period (June–September) sees fewer visitors but lush vegetation.
Designations
Gates & Safari Zones
Nagarhole
Zone Core
Main entry; Kabini river boat safaris available.
Veeranahosahalli
Zone Buffer
Kabini
Zone Core
Popular safari zone
Indian Gaur
Bos gaurus
Tiger
Panthera tigris
Sambar Deer
Rusa unicolor
King Cobra
Ophiophagus hannah
Smooth-coated Otter
Lutrogale perspicillata
Fishing Cat
Prionailurus viverrinus
Mugger Crocodile
Crocodylus palustris
Red Junglefowl
Gallus gallus
Leopard
Panthera pardus
Asian Elephant
Elephas maximus
Dhole
Cuon alpinus
Chital
Axis axis
Rusty-spotted Cat
Prionailurus rubiginosus