Why is Nagarhole national park famous?

It has among the densest vegetation and wildlife population and is known for its tiger sightings. The forest itself is quite picturesque with hills, valleys and streams, and is also home to elephants and gaur apart from leopards, sambar and other mammals, birds and reptiles.

What is the official name of Nagarhole?

Nagarahole Tiger Reserve (formerly known as Rajiv Gandhi (Nagarahole) National Park) is a national park located in Kodagu district and Mysore district in Karnataka, India.

Which animals are found in Nagarhole national park?

Home to around 1,000 Asian elephants, other animals found at Nagarhole include chital (spotted deer), Indian mouse deer, gaur, stripe-necked and ruddy mongooses, grey langur, bonnet macaque, Asian wild dog, leopard, tiger and – though more elusive – sloth bear.

How many tigers are there in Nagarhole?

Nagarahole Tiger Reserve continues to be the most densely populated tiger reserve in Karnataka. More than 125 adult tigers are roaming in 644 sq km protected area, which is 11.82 tigers for 100 sq km range.

Is Nagarhole and Kabini same?

Kabini is a river which seperates the two adjacent national parks,Bandipur & Nagarhole.

What type of forest is Nagarhole?

Nagarhole’s blend of moist and dry deciduous forest is spread across 847 sq km, with a healthy population of wildlife including tigers, dholes, sloth bears, and leopards.

What are the steps taken by the government to protect wildlife?

(i) To survey and collect all the information about wildlife, especially, their number and growth. (ii) To protect habitat by protecting forests. (iii) To delimit the areas of their natural habitat. (iv) To protect wildlife from pollution and from natural hazards.

Which is best Nagarhole or Bandipur?

Nagarhole is much better than Bandipur in all aspects. Sighting tiger is not guaranteed either of the National Park. In Nagarhole, you might see elephant, deers, sambr, peacock, wild dogs etc. On your early morning river cruise you might come across crocodiles and various types of birds.

Which one is better Bandipur or Nagarhole?

Which is better Nagarhole or Bandipur?

Which is better Nagarhole or Kabini?

Nagarahole is a better option when comparted to bandipur. Kabini is very good when compared to these 2 but again it is very expense @ 2500/= per person per day. Nagarahole has got cottages owned and run by forest dept which around 60/= for dormitory, 600/= for regular cottages and 800/= to 1000/= for vip cottages.

Which river flows through Nagarhole national park?

Kabini River
Location: Nagarhole, or Rajiv Gandhi National Park, in south-west Karnataka, is bounded by the Kabini River to the south, the Wayanad Sanctuary to its south-west and the Bandipur NP to its south-east. They are all part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.

What are the important predators of Nagarhole National Park?

The park protects the wildlife of Karnataka . The important predators and carnivores in Nagarhole National Park are the Bengal tiger, Indian leopard, dhole ( Cuon alpinus ), sloth bear and the striped hyena ( Hyaena hyaena ).

What is the importance of Nagarhole National Park in Karnataka?

The park protects the wildlife of Karnataka . The important predators and carnivores in Nagarhole National Park are the Bengal tiger, Indian leopard, Ussuri dhole ( Cuon alpinus alpinus ), sloth bear and the striped hyena ( Hyaena hyaena ).

What is the Palani Hills wildlife sanctuary and National Park?

The Palani Hills Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park is a proposed protected area in Dindigul District, Tamil Nadu India. The park will be an upgrade and expansion of the 736.87 km 2 (PRO) Palani ( Kodaikanal) Wildlife Sanctuary which was to be established in 2008.

What is the status of Gudekote sloth bear sanctuary?

As per latest news reports, the Karnataka Wildlife Board has approved the expansion of total area under Gudekote Sloth Bear Sanctuary. This is the second wildlife sanctuary declared in Ballari district of Karnataka to protect Indian sloth bear ( Melursus ursinus), with the 1st being Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary .