Nagarhole National Park

 nature conservation park / area, tiger reserve (India)

Nagarhole National Park (also known as 'Rajiv Gandhi National Park') is located 94 km away from Mysore. It is spread between Kodagu and Mysore districts. The national park has rich forest cover, little streams, valleys and waterfalls.

The place derives its name from Kannada - Naga meaning snake and hole referring to streams. The area was an exclusive hunting reserve of the former rulers of Mysore.

It was set up in 1955 and one of the best-managed parks in the country .This park is located to the northwest of Bandipur National Park. In 1975 its area stretched to 575 km². Kabini reservoir that separates this park from Bandipur National Park. The climate is tropical summer is hot and winter is pleasant.

The park boasts a healthy Tiger-predator ratio. Tiger, Bison and Elephant are much denser here than in Bandipur.

In the year 1999-2000, this National Park was designated as a Tiger Reserve with an offical name " Rajiv Gandhi ( Nagarhole ) Tiger Reserve " under 'Project Tiger' of Government of India. This Tiger reserve officially occupies 1205.760 sq. km. of area.

Official Map of the Tiger Reserve :
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