Next Indian tourist
place is Nagarhole. However, the word means ‘Snake River’. The word Nagarhole
is derived from Indian language Kannada used in State Karnataka. Nagarhole is
small town where a big park is placed. Experts call the place as perfect
tourist destination for nature lovers. Here travelers will see lush green
forests, few waterfalls and best shrines of India.
Dense forest
with wild animals is always adventurous. People visiting Nagarhole can have the
best experience of their life, though many areas of place are thrilling and
full of danger. Close tourist spot of Nagarhole makes it more demanding place. Few
nearby spots like Ranganathittu Bird Park, Bandipur National Sanctuary and some
more are available for voyagers.
Rulers from
Mysore used the place for hunting during their ruling periods. Elephant and Indian
bison are two common wild animals that voyagers can frequently see in forest of
Nagarhole. Blue Brahmagiri hills are also special spots of Nagarhole. Spending time
in jungle allow travelers to listen the natural sounds of forest, sound of
flowing river water and birds twittering.
Climate of
Nagarhole is moderate with copious fauna and flora makes it an absolute heaven for
wildlife. Mostly area of jungle is land though some part is sloping with diverse
flora.
NNP (Nagarhole
National Park) is situated at only distance of 94 kms from Mysore City. Visitors
attaining to Nagarhole can also enjoy the amazing spots of Mysore. Big railway
station is Mysore Junction and private cabs and taxis from station to
Nagarhole are available. The dense forest and dirt areas did not allow vehicles
to travel the forest easily. Vehicles are only allowed between 6 am-6 pm. For accommodation
forest department is having guest house that travelers can use. In NNP only forest
department vans are allowed so voyagers have to reach the forest office for
proper arrangements. For entrance special permits is provided by forest
department so travelers must learn and get the contact details of forest
department of Nagarhole.
During monsoon
season roads are closed due to mating period of animals. However, special tour
packages are arranged during this period for which educational department only
can contact.
Attraction in Nagarhole:
Irpu Falls: waterfall known as Lakshmana
Tirtha Falls is first place of Nagarhole. However, the area is also recognized as
Irpu Falls. Located at Bhramagiri Range and height of waterfall is 60 meters.
Brahmagiri Sanctuary: Wildlife at
Brahmagiri Sanctuary is most exciting feature of Nagarhole. Evergreen forest of
Brahmagiri comes under Kodagu district separates the Western Ghats.
Nagarhole National Park: best area of
Nagarhole is also the part of NBR (Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve). Also recognized
as RGN Park (Rajiv Gandhi National Park).
Rameshwara Temple: the shrine located
close to river Lakshman Tirtha is our next destination. Idol of Lord Shiva is
located in the temple and local people celebrate every festival of Hindu in
this temple.
Trekking: adventure lovers can do trekking
on hills of Nagarhole.
Kutta: people can watch the estates of spices,
coffee, betel nuts, paddy and bananas in Kutta. A small town of Nagarhole is populated
with 5000 people only.
Attaining to Nagarhole:
Reaching from
Bangalore require journey of 220 kms, Chennai 549 kms, Hyderabad 779 kms, Pune 899
kms, and Mumbai 1057 kms.
By Train: big station for Nagarhole is Mysore
which is properly connected to big cities of India like Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi
and many more.
By Air: closest air hub is also Mysore at
only distance of 80 kms. However, only domestic flights are available in Mysore
so international passengers have to reach Bangalore, Mumbai or Delhi to reach
Nagarhole. Bangalore is the best airport having domestic and international
flights both.