Karnataka • 2 monuments
Introduction Kudremukh National Park perched at an altitude of 1894 m. above the sea level in Chikmangalur in Karnataka is famous for some very good reasons. Named after a hill top that is shaped like the head of a horse, this national park spreads across 600 sq.km. Tucked deep into the Western Ghats, Kudremukh National Park is made up of four different ranges of Kudremukh, Kerekatte, Kalasa, and Shimoga. The verdant valleys and the lush green tea and coffee plantations around give the park an ethereal beauty sans parallel. The grassy landscape dotted with patches of thickly wooded forests offer an enchanting sight to the visitors. The park is home to a diverse flora and fauna and is categorized under the Global Tiger Conservation Priority-I, as per the format developed by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and World Wide Fund-USA. It is home to an astonishing range of wildlife including tigers, Malabar giant squirrels, langurs, porcupines, wild dogs and gaurs among others, some of which are highly endangered. Kudremukh National Park also holds the distinction of being the origin of three rivers the Nethravathi, the Tunga and the Bhadra. The ancient cave temples of Varaha and Bhagavati attract scores of pilgrims from far and wide. Adventure lovers would find trekking to the Kudremukh peak an exciting activity. Trekkers are allowed from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Hanuman Gundi Waterfalls (open from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm) is another essential stopover here. Guided walks are the best possible options to explore the park and the surroundings.
An important national park of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, Nagarhole is also a popular Tiger Reserve. Covered with dense forests and home to many spectacular streams and waterfalls, the park is well-known for impressive numbers of tigers, elephants and Indian bison. Once a hunting reserve of the Mysore rulers, it is today one of the most visited wildlife reserves in the South India. Leopard, wild dog, sloth bear, jackal, striped hyena, sambar, chital, four-horned antelope, civets and flying squirrels are among other popular wild animals at Nagarhole. The park is also recognized as an important bird area with species like vultures, lesser adjutant, wood-pigeons, eagles, darters, oriental ibis, parakeets and hornbills commonly spotted. Safari trips are organized twice a day in jeeps and elephant rides are also available. You need to pay additional fees for safari and guides. The park roads are strictly closed for traffic from 06:00 p.m. to 06:00 a.m.
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