Nagarahole

Explore the environs of Nagarhole, Kannada for 'Snake River'. The Rajiv Gandhi National Park derives its name from the winding course of the river that flows through the forests. Nagarhole has an astonishing abundance of wildlife, especially the Asiatic elephant. The backdrop of the distant misty blue Brahmagiri Mountains and the sounds and sight of the jungle make Nagarhole a memorable experience.

95 km from Mysore and 98 km from Mercara. The Game Sanctuary here is located along the Kabini river amid deciduous forests and belts of swampy grounds at the head of small winding streams.