Far from the din of the city, lies a calm,peaceful land all by itself. Nestling some very rare animals and birds.
The Bandipur National Park is one of the most fascinating wild-life centers. Established in 1931 by the Mysore Maharajhas, this park is nestled in the foothills of the Nilgiris.
As you penetrate deep into the forest through the well laid-out roads, you can almost here the mute conversations between the animals and the trees.They say that the flora and fauna here exist in perfect harmony. And it is because of this that the spot here was chosen as the centre for the Project Tiger. And since then the Tiger population has almost doubled.
Of course there's a lot, lot more to discover. Peafowl, patridges, quail,hornbill, giant squirrel, dhole( wild dog), elephants, sambar, barkingdeer........... An endless variety of wildlife florish here. And the treessheltering them are even more beautiful. Teak, rose wood, honne, mathi,bamboo and sandal.
What's more, you can take a safari on elephant back to make your visit memorable.
General Information : » Best time to Visit - March - August » Accommodation - Forest Lodges, Cottages, ForestRest Houses
» Nearest town - Gundulpet(20 kms) » How to get there ? Rail - Mysore(65 kms), Air -Banglore(190 kms)
Nagarhole National Park
Located in Kodagu and Mysore districts is a fresh, green world rich in forest, little streams, undulating valleys and fascinating waterfalls.
The Nagarhole National Park. A perfect get - away for nature - lovers.
Deriving its name from Kannada, 'Naga' meaning snake and 'hole' referring to strems, Nagarhole is truly a delightful spot, bubbling with the activityof some of the most magnificent animals and trees.
Rosewood, teak, sandal, silver oak........ the deep, fresh aroma of these trees mingling with the sounds of the wildlife -ah! A perfect holiday treat.No wonder this was also an exclusive hunting preserve of the erstwhile rulesof Mysore.
And if you'd like to tour Nagarhole in royal style, do it in the 'Maharajah' way- on elephant back. And of course , there are jeeps and vans too.
So come over, Nagarhole is no ordinary place. Because enchantment neverends here, like its collection of wildlife. Four horned antelope, panther,warblers horngbills, spotted deer, mouse deer, pangolin, gaur, giant flyings quirrel...
And if ever you get lost amongst them, there's no need to panic. the JenuKurubas (honey-gatherers), the Betta Kurubas (hill tribes) and theHakki-Pikki (bird trappers) in habiting this park are always ready to helpyou. with a warm smile.
General Information : » Best time to Visit - October - March » Accommodation - Kabini River Lodge with excellent facilities » Nearest town - Kutta (7 kms), Mysore (80 kms) » How to get there ? Rail - Mysore (80 kms), Air -Bangalore (220 kms)
Kabini
Nestled amidst the Karapur Forest lies a pristine piece of land that bounds with nature. Beckoning you to explore it.For a wild exciting holiday.
Kabini a scenic delight that was ones a hunting lodge of the erstwhile a Mysore Maharajahs. The steep valleys with rich forest, spectacular pools and rapids provide an ideal opportunity to revive your adventurous spirits.
A view from Kabini River Lodge proves to be absolutely breath taking.Patches of bright blue pool hidden between the trees, the sun peeping through the thick forest and the animals roaming free. Are some of the visuals delight of this forest.
If you can brave the ferocious beauty, you could even take a walk through the forest. Breathe in the refreshing air, whistle with the wind and carry home timeless memories. Elephantplaying catch. Leopards on the prowl. Antelops jumping across the brushes.Or may be even a tigeress with her cubs. These are indeed pictures that you'll treasure for a lifetime. And no one can offer better than Kabini.
General Information : » Best time to Visit - Through out the year » Accommodation - Kabini River Lodge with excellent facilities » Nearest town - Kutta(7 kms), Mysore (80 kms) » How to get there ? Rail - Mysore (80 kms), Air -Bangalore(220 kms)
The hilly terrain of the Western Ghats,clothed in dense mixed and moist deciduous forests, make Mudumalai (theancient hills) a most attractive wildlife reserve. The Mysore-Ooty highway runs through the Park, following the course of the Moyar River, which separates Mudumalai from Bandipur. Just 321 sq. km. in area, the hilly terrain provides diverse habitats. The wild elephant, gaur, deer and primates like the bonnet macaque and langurs all inhabit the Park. The predators include the tiger, leopard and the dhole - the Asiatic wild dog,that hunts in packs. The predators of the skies are the crested hawk eagleand the crested serpent eagle that can be seen circling above.
In the cool of the dense forests, among the stands of teak and bamboothickets, are colourful birds - hornbills, the great black woodpecker withits dramatic red crest, mynas, barbets and parakeets. The tiny eared owl,the scops owl and the little scops owl are more heard than seen. TheAnnamalai Sanctuary, lying adjacent to Mudumalai is noted for two species that are exclusive to it - the Nilgiri langur and the lion tailed macaque.
General Information : » Best time to Visit - February to June » Accommodation - Rest Houses, Bamboo Banks Farm,Masinigudi (18 kms) from sanctuary. » Nearest town - Gudalur (16Km) » How to get there ? Air - Coimbatore (160 kms) &Rail - Udhagamandalam/Ooty (64 Km)
Of course there's a lot, lot more to discover. Peafowl, patridges, quail,hornbill, giant squirrel, dhole( wild dog), elephants, sambar, barkingdeer........... An endless variety of wildlife florish here. And the treessheltering them are even more beautiful. Teak, rose wood, honne, mathi,bamboo and sandal.
And if you'd like to tour Nagarhole in royal style, do it in the 'Maharajah' way- on elephant back. And of course , there are jeeps and vans too.
Elephantplaying catch. Leopards on the prowl. Antelops jumping across the brushes.Or may be even a tigeress with her cubs. These are indeed pictures that you'll treasure for a lifetime. And no one can offer better than Kabini.
