Nagarholae 11 51' to 12 15' N latitude and 76 00' to 76 17' E longitude, is the closest National Park to Bangalore, South India- just 200 kms from Bangalore and 60 kms South west of Mysore by road. Spread over 645 sq kms of thick forest cover comprising seven forest ranges, this National Park is considered as the one of the best maintained wild life habitats in India. It is a part of the Nilgiri bio-sphere with the Bandipur National Park and the Mudumalai Wild Life Sanctuary to its South and the Wyanad Wild Life Sanctuary in Kerala to it's west.
Nagarholae was declared as a National Park in 1983 and named as the Rajiv Gandhi National Park. The undulating terrain of the Park is crisscrossed by many rivers a prime source of fresh water in the region. The Kabini river, a tributary of the Cauvery, which has been dammed, to create a large irrigation reservoir is the best known.
The vegetation varies according to the elevation and rainfall and therefore the eastern parts of the park support a dry deciduous forest cover. The central and western portions of the park receive more rainfall and here the forests are moist deciduous to semi-evergreen. Masal-betta is the highest point of the park at 959 meters above MSL and the Kabini River the lowest at 701 meters above MSL.
The temperature ranges between 35 C to 10 C with the peak summer months being March and April. To the temperature ranges between 30 C to 10 C with the peak summer months being March and April. This National Park is an all season destination with a dramatic change in the vegetation with the onset of the monsoon rains. Generally the days are warm and dry and the nights are cool.
This National Park is home to a wide range of mammals, birds and reptiles. Amongst herbivores the Asiatic elephant, Gaur, Sambar deer and spotted deer are commonly sighted. Predators like the Tiger, Leopard and Wild Dog are less easily sighted.
There are almost 250 species of birds in these forests.
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Activities around Nagarhole |
| Nagaraholae is 700 sq kms of area comprising of semi-deciduous and scrub jungle, this game park is also the vanguard of Project Elephant & Project Tiger. |
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Places |
Bylekuppe is the second largest Tibetan settlement outside Tibet, complete with a Tibetan monastery with 7,000 monks, a Tibetan village and a flea market. It is 50 kms from our place, an ideal evening getaway.
Irupu waterfall near Kutta is 40 kms drive.It is great sight during monsoon.
Gurupura is a another Tibetan settlement . Dalai lama visited this place in 2005. They provide evening snacks for a couple at Rs.15 , an rare opportunity to know about Tibetan culture
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| Suggested Itinerary |
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Day 1: |
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- Evening Departure from Chennai by train
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Day 2: |
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- Morning Arrival at Mysore
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- After freshen up & breakfast Drive to Nagarhole
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- Arrival & check in to Resort at Nagarhole
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- Afternoon Safari into the pristine Nagarhole Rajiv Gandhi National Park by
Forest department vehicles
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- Evening Campfire followed by dinner
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Day 3: |
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- Morning tea followed by Bird watching / Cycling / Using resort facilities / Safari
into the pristine Nagarhole Rajiv Gandhi National Park
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- Post Breakfast Departure from Nagarhole
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- Post lunch Sightseeing at Mysore (Optional & subject to time availability)
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- Evening Departure from Mysore by train
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Day 4: |
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- Morning - Arrival at Chennai. Tour Ends
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The Package Cost |
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(The Package cost depends on the Group Size / Mode of Transport / Food Preference / Other Connected Services) |
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Food |
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- Simple vegetarian food will be served during the complete trip
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(Non-Veg menu can be organized at additional cost on prior information & subject to feasibility) |
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Package cost includes: |
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- Overnight stay accommodation at the Forest Guest House / Resort / Hotel / In open (subject to the location of the visit)
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- Food as mentioned in the itinerary
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- Basic Survival Ration, in case if trekking is involved
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- Entry fee into the Reserve Forest
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- Bonfire (Subject to feasibility & permission from concerned authorities)
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Package cost does not include: |
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- Transportation from own location to destination and back (can be organized at additional cost)
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- Food other than mentioned in the itinerary
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- Entry fee into any other places of visit
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- Camera charges / Safari charges / Dharshan charges, etc
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- Snacks during bonfire (can be organized at additional cost on prior information & subject to feasibility)
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- Personal expenses, if any
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Note: |
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- The trip can be customized as per the groups exact interest.
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- No guarantee will be given on sighting any wildlife / Birds / Plants, etc during the trek.
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- Since the area of visit may have only the basic amenities for stay, its advisable to carry own bed sheet / blanket along with personal toiletries for overnight stay.
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- All participants are requested to carry their personal medicines, if any.
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- All participants are requested to carry a bed sheet (this can be a standby in case of any shortage of the same in the Forest Guest House).
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- Its the responsibility of the coordinating person / team leader of the participating group to collect and maintain the emergency contact details of each participant.
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- Outdoor activities are not mandatory and will be subject to weather as well as feasibility conditions.
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- All participants are requested to follow the law of nature to ensure that the ecology of the mother earth is preserved at its best.
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- Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the forest area.
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- Basic Survival Ration will be provided by the organizer, subject to the exact need / feasibility.
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- The area of visit is under the control of Forest Department and there may be any last minute restriction to enter into the assigned area without prior notice
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- The organizer is not responsible for any untoward incident if happens during the course of the trip. However, basic precautions will be taken by the organizer to ensure that the trip ends in a good note.
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| "Knowing is not doing; Doing is doing" |
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I hear, I forget! I see, I remember!! I do, I understand!!! |
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Explore a Memorable Experience!!! |
