What to expect
Highlights
- Jeep safaris from the Kutta / Nanachi gates.
- Elephants, gaur, deer, wild dogs and rich birdlife.
- A chance (never guaranteed) of tiger or leopard.
Nagarhole National Park
Nagarhole (Rajiv Gandhi) National Park is a major tiger reserve of teak and rosewood forest straddling Kodagu and Mysuru districts; its Kodagu side is entered from the Kutta and Nanachi gates in the far south of the district. The park is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.
Practical guide
Plan Nagarhole National Park
Typewildlife
Nearest baseSrimangala
Best timeOctober to May
Time neededA half day for a safari, or an overnight stay
EntrySafari and camera charges apply
Nearest town/baseSrimangala
DistrictKodagu
Place typewildlife
Time neededA half day for a safari, or an overnight stay.
Nagarhole (Rajiv Gandhi) National Park is a major tiger reserve of teak and rosewood forest straddling Kodagu and Mysuru districts; its Kodagu side is entered from the Kutta and Nanachi gates in the far south of the district. The park is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.
Forest-department jeep safaris offer a good chance of elephants, gaur, spotted and sambar deer, wild dogs and abundant birds, with tigers and leopards the elusive stars. The Kabini backwaters on the Mysuru side form the park’s other, better-known face.
Visiting
Nagarhole National Park — at a glance
TimingsSafari slots morning and afternoon; book ahead
Best timeOctober to May; may close some days
Entry: Safari and camera charges apply
Getting here
How to reach Nagarhole National Park
Kutta gate ~45 km south of Gonikoppal/Srimangala
Kodagu-side gates of Nagarhole; forest-department rules apply.
Getting there
How to visit
- The Kutta gate is about 45 km south of Gonikoppal / Srimangala; safaris are booked through the forest department, usually as a resort stay.
- Safari slots are limited and timed — book ahead and arrive for the morning or afternoon drive.
Distance by road
- Mysuru120 km
- Bengaluru260 km
- Mangaluru135 km
- Kannur115 km
- Ooty210 km
Road km to Kodagu; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to May; the dry months concentrate wildlife near water. The park may close on some days — confirm.
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Visitor notes
- Safari and camera charges apply; follow forest rules — stay in the vehicle and keep quiet on drives.
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Nagarhole National Park — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Nagarhole National Park?
October to May; the dry months concentrate wildlife near water. The park may close on some days — confirm.
What are the entry fee and timings at Nagarhole National Park?
Entry: Safari and camera charges apply. Timings: Safari slots morning and afternoon; book ahead. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Nagarhole National Park?
The Kutta gate is about 45 km south of Gonikoppal / Srimangala; safaris are booked through the forest department, usually as a resort stay. Safari slots are limited and timed — book ahead and arrive for the morning or afternoon drive.
How much time do I need for Nagarhole National Park?
A half day for a safari, or an overnight stay.
What else is near Nagarhole National Park?
Nearby you can pair Iruppu Falls (20.9 km), Brahmagiri Peak (25.1 km), SAI Sanctuary (30.9 km), Dubare Elephant Camp (39.6 km).
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- Nagarhole National Park:Timothy A. Gonsalves, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0