05 May 2010

‘Snake Stream’ of Karnataka - Nagarhole National Park




Nagarhole National Park derives its name from the combination of two kannada words. 'Nagar' means snake, and 'hole', meaning streams. True its name, quite a few serpentine streams fork through the ricg tropical forests of the park. The park has been recently named as Rajiv Gandhi National Park after late Prime minister of India.

Nagarhole is counted among India’s best wildlife parks. It has a large elephant and bison population. It also hosts a variety of animal species along with approximately 250 species of birds. The park is home to elephant, tiger, panther, sambar, chital, sloth bear, leopard, jungle cat, jackal, wild dog and some of the birds that you may come across are Malabar trogon, crested hawk-eagle, crested serpent-eagle and Malabar pied-hornbill.

On its northern confines is the Kabini River and on its southern fringes is the Bandipur national park. A dam on the Kabini River and its picturesque reservoir demarcates the two national parks. During the dry season (February. June), this artificial lake attracts a large number of animals, making it an ideal spot for sighting wildlife.

To feel the real wildlife at nagarhole, call me at 9611196123 or request call back.