Nagarhole National Park

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Nagarhole National Park
Nagarhole NP (India)
Nagarhole NP
Nagarhole NP
Nagarhole NP (India)
IUCN Category II (National Park)
Location Mysore District, India
Nearest city Mysore, India
Coordinates 12°5′″N 76°15′0″E / <span class="geo-dec geo" title="Maps, aerial photos, and other data for Expression error: Unexpected / operator 76.25">Expression error: Unexpected / operator, 76.25
Area 643 km²
Established 1988

Nagarhole National Park (Kannada ನಾಗರಹೊಳೆ ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಉದ್ಯಾನವನ)(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 place derives its name from Kannada - Naga meaning snake and hole referring to streams.

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 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 office of the Deputy Conservator of Forests is situated in Hunsur, about 47 km away from Nagarhole.

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.[1]

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[edit] Terrain

Map of the area
Map of the area

Mostly moist mixed deciduous forest (Tectona grandis, Dalbergia latifolia) in the Southern parts, Dry tropical forest (Wrightia tinctoria, Acacia) towards east, i.e. Bandipur and Sub mountain hill valley swamp forest (Eugenia) Kings Sanctuary, being the only luxury resort in Nagarahole gives you the chance of experiencing wildlife in luxury. An ideal stay for all the nature lovers and eco-tourists.

[edit] Fauna and flora

Mammals: Elephant, Jackal ,Tiger, Panther, Gaur, Muntjac, Sambar, Spotted deer, Elephant, Mongoose, Civet cat, Hyena

Reptiles: King Cobra, Krait, Python, Viper, Tortoise, Monitor Lizard ,Toads etc.

The main trees found are Rosewood, Teak, Sandalwood and Silver oak.

Chital herd, Nagarahole WLS, Mysore District

Chital pair, Nagarahole WLS, Mysore District

Dhole (wild dog) pair, Nagarahole WLS, Mysore District

Elephant herd, Nagarahole WLS, Mysore District

Natures call!!, Gaur herd, Nagarahole WLS, Mysore District

Male Gaur, Nagarahole WLS, Mysore District

Sambar mother and fawn, Nagarahole WLS, Mysore District

Tusker in musth, Nagarahole WLS, Mysore District

[edit] Climate

In summer the temperature is usually around 33 °C. Winter is brief from November to January and has the temperature dipping to 14 °C and rains from June to September.

Tribes like Jenu Kurubas (honey-gatherers), the Betta Kurubas (hill tribes) and the Hakki-Pikki (bird trappers) inhabit this park.

[edit] References

  1. ^ UNESCO, World Heritage sites, Tentative lists, Western Ghats sub cluster, Niligiris. retrieved 4/20/2007 World Heritage sites, Tentative lists

[edit] External links

Wildlife Times: Article on Predators of Nagarahole


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