The rich tropical forests, flourishing green swamps and numerous water resources make Nagarhole National Park an ideal habitat for wildlife. Cobras, crocodiles, kraits, pythons, vipers, and several species of lizards are also found here. Nagarhole is worth visiting at the height of the dry season, when wild animals can be spotted in large numbers near sources of water. Vehicles and guides are available to take you around the Nagarhole National Park. If this natural heaven awakens the 'spirit of adventure' in you then consider heading for the Brahmagiri Mountains an inviting destination for those who wish to go trekking.
Prior permission is required from the authorities before embarking on a trekking trail.
The brief winter, which lasts from November to January, has temperature plummeting to 14 C. Monsoon is erratic, but it generally rains from June to September. Nagarhole National park is well connected to adjoining areas of Karnataka. The journey from both places lasts approximately 2 hours. Various airlines link Bangalore to the rest of the nation. The Forest Department manages two rest houses, but reservation has to be made well in advance through the Forest Department offices in Mysore or Bangalore to stay here.