Nagarhole National Park

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Nagrahole National Park is located in the districts of Kodagu and Mysore, in the state of Karnataka. The national park gets its name from the Nagarahole River (Cobra river in the regional language) which runs through its center. Nagarhole is the former hunting grounds of the erstwhile rulers of the Kingdom of Mysore, the Wodeyars.

In 1955, the park was initially constituted into a sanctuary, which was spread over 258 square kilometers. With time, the area was enlarged to incorporate the bordering territories of Mysore district, leading to a massive space of 640 square kilometers. Nagarhole was designated as a national park in 1988.

The best time to visit the National Park is from October to May.

Mysore Airport, located at a distance of 96 km, is the nearest airport from the National Park. Bangalore Airport, located at a distance of 236 km, is the closest international airport from Nagarhole.

Mysore (80 km) is the nearest railway station from Nagarhole National Park.

The Nagarhole National Park can be accessed via SH 86. Regular bus services provided by the state government and private entities connect the National Park to Mysore, Bangalore, and Madiker.

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