Explore Nagarahole Tiger Reserve
Part of the famed Nilgiri Biosphere, the Nagarahole Tiger Reserve is known for its thriving tiger population, rich biodiversity, and breathtaking forest landscapes. It’s a sanctuary where the jungle reveals itself gently through rustling leaves, distant calls, and golden light breaking through the canopy.
Nagarahole At a Glance
Area: 848 sq. km (Core area: 643 sq. km).
Flora: The landscape of Nagarahole is dominated by dry-deciduous and moist-deciduous forests, with expansive teak and rosewood plantations. Within the reserve lie the unique Hadlu grasslands, rich in grasses and sedges. These wetlands provide vital water and forage for herbivores such as elephants, gaur, and deer, setting them apart from the comparatively drier terrain of Kabini.
Fauna: This reserve supports a high density of carnivores and herbivores, including the Bengal Tiger, Leopard, Asiatic Wild Dog (Dhole), Sloth Bear, Asian Elephant, Gaur, Sambar, Chital (Spotted Deer), Muntjac (Barking Deer), Four-horned Antelope, Wild Pig, Mouse Deer, and South-western Langur.
Birdlife: Over 300 species of resident and migratory birds have been documented, making it an "Important Bird Area" (IBA).
Annual Rainfall: 1,000 mm to 1,500 mm.