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Nagarhole

Kerala & the South, India
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Nagarhole, also known as Rajiv Gandhi National Park, is a lush wildlife sanctuary in Karnataka, part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.

Renowned for its dense forests and diverse wildlife, it’s a haven for Bengal tigers (though rarely seen), Asiatic elephants, leopards, and over 270 bird species. The park’s scenic landscape, with teak woodlands and the Kabini River, offers exciting safari drives where visitors might spot everything from spotted deer to wild dogs.

Home to indigenous communities like the Jenu Kuruba, Nagarhole blends rich biodiversity with cultural heritage.

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The Serai — hotel photograph
The Serai
Nagarhole, India
Set within 70 acres of grounds on the southwestern side of the Nargahole National Park, The Serai sits on the banks of the Kabini river and offers an unbeatable spot for watching the vast herds of elephants that come…
Evolve Back Kuruba Safari Lodge — hotel photograph
Evolve Back Kuruba Safari Lodge
Nagarhole, India
Sitting in the southwestern corner of Nagarhole National Park in Karnataka, the individual lodges at Evolve Back Karuba are authentically designed using inspiration from the ‘hadis’ settlements of the indigenous Kadu…
The Bison Resort, Nagarhole National Park — hotel photograph
The Bison Resort, Nagarhole National Park
Nagarhole, India
A wonderful blend of African safari tents with elegant styling evocative of the Raj, The Bison positions itself as ‘the only African styled tented camp in South India’.
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