Nagarhole National Park - Kings sanctuary resort
A bridge separates the Rajiv Gandhi National Park, better known as Nagarhole Wildlife Sanctuary Tiger Reserve from the Bandipur National Park. ‘Nagarhole’ means ‘Snake River’ in Kannada and has been so named because of the winding and twisting course of the river that flows through the forests. Asiatic Elephants are the chief attraction of the sanctuary situated at the foorhill of the blue Brahmagiri Mountains. Situated in the districts of Kodagu and Mysore in southern Karnataka, it was first set up in 1955. However, its area was increased in 1975 to include a greater stretch of forest reserve. This erstwhile hunting preserve of the Mysore royalty has swamps too besides the lush green vegetation and a wide variety of wildlife. The other highlights of the fauna of Nagarhole National Park are Four-horned Antelopes, Sloth Bears, Jungle Cats, Civets, Spotted Deers, Wild Dogs, Flying Foxes, Tigers, Panthers, Gaurs (Indian bisons), Sambhars, Wild Boars, Black-naped Hares, Bonnet Macaques and Pangolins.
One can also see reptiles such as Cobras, Crocodiles, Kraits, Pythons, Vipers, and numerous species of Lizards here. Besides these more than 250 bird species can be found here including Common Babblers, Bee-eaters, Bulbuls, Doves, Crested Serpents, Hornbills, Alexandrines, Peacocks, Warblers, Golden-back Parakeets and several more. Excellent facilities for jungle activities and wildlife viewing are available here and guides are available to help you track the tigers and the leopards. More adventurous can opt for trekking through these wilderness with prior permission from the authorities.
The Kings Sanctuary is an eco-friendly resort and the best Best Wildlife Resorts in India, located at the northern fringe of the Rajiv Gandhi National Park, Nagarahole just 200 Km from Bangalore, South India. The Nagarahole tiger reserve, a part of the Rajiv Gandhi National Park, is home to over 60 adult tigers and herds of Asiatic elephant, apart from several other species of mammals, reptiles and birds. The Kings Sanctuary will not disappoint the serious wildlife enthusiast or leisure travelers looking for luxury in an unspoilt natural environment. The Kings Sanctuary resort is near by kabini river.