Nagarhole Wildlife Park of Karnataka serves as home to some of the most endangered wildlife species. The term 'Nagarhole' is a combination of two Kannad terms, 'Naga' meaning 'snake' and 'Hole' meaning 'streams'. This sanctuary has been so named because of the numerous streams that pass through its rich tropical forests, like a snake. Nagarhole Wildlife Sanctuary of Karnataka was set up in the year 1955 and in 1974; it was extended to include the Mysore forests within its boundaries.
Flora
Nagarhole National Park, being a high rainfall region, is home to a
large number of open grassy swamps. Almost the entire landscape of the
park is covered with dry as well as the moist deciduous forests. The
trees found here mainly include Teak and Eucalyptus.Wildlife
The pride of the Nagarhole Tiger Reserve of India is its tiger population. The thrill experienced while watching this majestic animal roaming in the wild is beyond description. Other animals worth watching are Elephant, Leopard, Mouse Deer, Panther, Sambar, Chital, Sloth Bear, Gaur, Slender Loris, Muntjac, Pangolin, Langurs, Macaques, Wild Boar, Giant Squirrel, etc. The other wildlife species found within Nagarhole Wildlife Park are Jungle Cat, Leopard Cat and Rusty Spotted Cat.
Reptiles
Nagarhole Wildlife Sanctuary of India houses a number of reptiles, including Rock Python, Marsh Crocodile, Monitor Lizard, etc. Aquatic and terrestrial tortoise, frogs, toads, tree frogs and countless insects are also found here.
Bird Species
Nagarhole Wildlife Sanctuary is the natural habitat of more than 250 species of birds, which include Great Black Woodpecker, Malabar Pied Hornbill, Malabar Trogan, Green Imperial Pigeon, Indian Pitta, etc.
How to Reach Nagarhole National Park
By Air: The airports nearest to Nagarhole are at Mysore and Bangalore.
By Rail: Mysore railway station falls the nearest to Nagarhole
By Road: Nagarhole is well connected by road with the cities of Madikeri, Mysore and Bangalore.
