Nagarhole National Park, popularly referred as Rajiv Gandhi National Park, in Karnataka is a popular tiger and elephant reserve of India. The forest area was given the designation of National Park in the year 1988. The total area of the protected Park is estimated to be 643 sq. km.
The park currently houses more than 270 species of birds. With increasing popularity of Nagarhole National Park each day, UNESCO is considering to include it in World Heritage Sites.
How to reach Nagarhole National Park
By Air
Bangalore International Airport is the closest airport to the National Park at a distance of 220 km.
By Rail
Mysore Railway Station which is 96 km away from the National Park is the closest one to it.
By Road
Tourists can avail car or bus services from major cities like Mysore (96 km), Bangalore (236 km), Madikere (93 km) and Hunsur (47 km).
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