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Nagarhole National Park, also called Rajiv Gandhi National Park, covers moist and dry deciduous forest across Kodagu and Mysuru districts in Karnataka and forms part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. It has strong populations of tigers, leopards, wild dogs, elephants and gaur, and several forest communities live in and around the park.
Safari essentials: the Karnataka Forest Department runs safaris from three points. The Nanachi gate is on the Kodagu side, the Veeranahosahalli gate on the Hunsur side, and Kakanakote on the Kabini side, which has its own page. Nanachi and Veeranahosahalli safaris run 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Book on the official portal, tickets.nagaraholetigerreserve.com, which opens 15 days ahead and closes 48 hours before the visit; carry the same original ID used to book and report 30 minutes early.
- Address: Nagarhole National Park, Kodagu District, Karnataka 571250, India
- Hours: Nanachi and Veeranahosahalli: 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Kakanakote (Kabini): 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
- How to Reach: From Madikeri, drive about 80 km south to the Nanachi side; Veeranahosahalli is near Hunsur on the Mysuru road. Mysuru is the nearest major railway station.
- Website: https://tickets.nagaraholetigerreserve.com
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