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Bangalore to Nagarhole National Park trip include 2 nights accommodation with all meals in tiger reserve. On the way visit Mysore a princely estate dotted with many palaces and temples. Nagarhole National Park is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, which forms the catchment area for three rivers: Nagarhole, Lakshmana Teertha and Kabini. The altitude varies between 600 and 900m; the highest elevation here is Masal Betta Peak (959m). The Kabini river, the largest of its waterways, is to the south of the national park. Transport by AC vehicle, 2 time jungle safari and activities mentioned in the itinerary are part of to monuments and English speaking guide service during sightseeing are well included.
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Duration: 3 days
Starts: Bengaluru, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Bangalore to Nagarhole National Park trip include 2 nights accommodation with all meals in tiger reserve. On the way visit Mysore a princely estate dotted with many palaces and temples. Nagarhole National Park is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, which forms the catchment area for three rivers: Nagarhole, Lakshmana Teertha and Kabini. The altitude varies between 600 and 900m; the highest elevation here is Masal Betta Peak (959m). The Kabini river, the largest of its waterways, is to the south of the national park. Transport by AC vehicle, 2 time jungle safari and activities mentioned in the itinerary are part of to monuments and English speaking guide service during sightseeing are well included.
Itinerary
Day 1: Bangalore – Nagarhole National Park (230kms/ 5hrs approx)
Stop At: Mysuru Palace, Sayyaji Rao Rd Agrahara, Chamrajpura, Mysuru (Mysore) 570001 India
Pick up from your Bangalore city hotel and drive to Nagarhole National Park. Enroute visit Mysore –
Mysore Palace – Built during 1897-1912, the Mysore Palace dominates the skyline of the district. It was designed by the English architect, Henry Irwin. The Mysore Palace is a three storied structure constructed in the Indo Saracenic style. The golden howdah (elephant seat) along with intricately carved doors and fabulous paintings are among few other treasures of the Mysore Palace.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mysore District, Mysore District, Karnataka
Jaganmohan Palace was built during the rule of Krishnaraja Wodeyar in 1861 to celebrate the marriage of his daughter. The palace is situated to the west of Mysore Palace and happened to be the residence of the king and his family from 1861 to 1912.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sri Chamundeshwari Temple, Chamundi Hills, Mysuru (Mysore) 570010 India
Chamudi Hill Temple – located on the top of Chamundi Hills the temple was named after Chamundeshwari or Durga, the fierce form of Shakti, a tutelary deity held in reverence for centuries by Mysore Maharajas. Chamundi is believed to be the incarnation of Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sri Nandi Temple, Chamundi Hill Road Chamundi Hill, Mysuru (Mysore) 570010 India
Nandi Bull – located at the top of Chamundi hills in Mysore. More than 350 years old, this is one of the oldest icons in Mysore. According to Hindu mythology Nandi is considered as the vehicle (mount) of Lord Shiva, the lord of destruction. In front of every Shiva temple, on the court facing the shrine, you can see the image of a Nandi.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: St. Philomena’s Church, Mysuru (Mysore) India
St. Philomena Church – one of the oldest churches in India. It is over 200 years old. Initially over 250 years ago there was a small church in its place. When the capital of Mysore state was move from Srirangapatnam to Mysore city in 1799, many British officers and soldiers came and settled down in Mysore.
Continue drive to Nagarhole National Park and check in at a resort. Rest time free and easy to relax. Dinner & overnight at hotel.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 2: Nagarhole National Park
Stop At: Nagarhole National Park, Nagarhole National Park, Kodagu (Coorg), Karnataka
Breakfast at resort. Morning and afternoon safari in the National Park. Lunch, dinner & overnight at resort.
Duration: 6 hours
Pass By: Nagarhole National Park, Nagarhole National Park, Kodagu (Coorg), Karnataka
Nagarhole is named after Nagarhole (Cobra river in the local language, Kannada), a winding river which runs eastwards through its center. It was originally constituted into a sanctuary in the year 1955 covering an area of 258 sq. Kms and subsequently enlarged to include the adjoining areas of Mysore district and now extends over an area of 643.39 sq. kms which was given the status of a National Park in 1983. It is situated between the two districts of Mysore and Kodagu in the state of Karnataka. The park stretches at the foothills of the Western Ghats spreading down the Brahmagiri hills and south towards Kerala state. River Kabini separates the Nagarhole National Park from the Bandipur National Park. Lakshmana and Teentha rivers flow nearby the Nagarhole National Park and the entire park area is enveloped in greenery and flora with waterfalls adding to its beauty truly makes the Nagarhole National Park a beautiful habitat for wildlife animals.
Pass By: Nagarhole National Park, Nagarhole National Park, Kodagu (Coorg), Karnataka
Mammals -Tigers, Leopards, Elephants, Gaurs, Dholes (Indian Wild Dog), Sloth Bears, Gray Langur, four-horned antelopes, chital deer (Spotted), Sambar deer, Muntjac (Barking Deer), Wild Boar, Indian giant squirrels, Jungle Cats, Civets, Common Otters, Mongoose, Giant Flying Squirrels, Hares, Jackals, Hyenas, Mouse Deer
Birds – blue-bearded bee-eaters, scarlet minivets, Malabar whistling thrushes, common ospreys, herons, ducks, Crested serpent eagles, Changeable hawk-eagles
Reptiles – Spectacled Cobra, Indian rock python, viper, rat snake, muggers, monitor lizards, Indian chameleon, Indian pond terrapin, agamids and flying lizards.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at resort.
Day 3: Nagarhole National Park – Bangalore (230kms/ 5hrs approx)
Pass By: Bangalore District, Bangalore District, Karnataka
Breakfast at resort. Drive to Bangalore and drop off to your hotel or airport.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
