NAGARHOLE NATIONAL PARK

Nagarhole National Park Karnataka

Nagarhole National Park was established in 1955 and extended to its present size of 573 sq. km in 1975. The Kabini river has been dammed to form a large and attractive reservoir which separates the park from the Bandipur National Park to the southeast. Large herds of gaur (the largest of wild oxen), elephants, sambar, cheetal (spotted deer) are among the game found. Leopard and tiger are also occasionally sighted. The park has over 250 species of birds recorded. Game viewing is by jeep or coracle - excellent for birdwatching as well as viewing animals on the banks of the river. There are also several watchtowers where one can spend long interesting hours viewing elephants and other game.