Explore
the environs of Nagarahole, Kannada for 'Snake River.'
The Rajiv Gandhi National Park derives its name from
the winding course of the river that flows through the
forests. Nagarahole has an astonishing abundance of
wildlife, especially the Asiatic elephant. The backdrop
of the distant misty blue Brahmagiri Mountains, the
natural sounds of the jungle, the gurgling of streams
and rivers, and the twittering of the birds make Nagarahole
a memorable experience.
Location and Area
Kodagu and Mysore districts;
643.39 sq km.
Flora and Fauna
Covered mainly by moist and dry
deciduous forests, and dominated
by teak, rosewood and dry deciduous
forests in the eastern limits of the park.
Mammals
These include the elephant, tiger,
leopard, wild dog, sambar, barking
deer, sloth bear, wild boar, Indian
bison, mouse deer, spotted deer,
slender loris, black-naped hare, jackal,
langur, wild pig, porcupine, Malabar
squirrel, striped hyena and fourhorned
antelope.
Birds
Herons, storks, egrets, ducks, kites, eagles,
falcons, partridges, peafowl, lapwings,
sandpipers, woodpeckers, sunbirds,
wagtails, warblers, babblers, shrikes and
owls are some of the species found here.
Reptiles
The marsh crocodile, star tortoise,
common Indian monitor, chameleon,
rat snake, Russell’s viper, common
krait and Indian python can be
seen here.
