Nagarahole Tiger Reserve is now a national park near Mysore in Karnataka. It is a premier tiger reserve and has rich bio diversity with plenty of water streams (around 47) and Taraka dam and Kabini reservoir.
Jenu Kurubas are the primary inhabitants of this forest area. Their culture is slowly disappearing, with government bringing them to mainstream life.
The forest department conducts a wild life safari through a bus at a cost of INR 350/-. If one can afford, they can stay at Jungle Lodge – a little expensive, but they conduct a private vehicle safari, where there is a big chance of sighting wild animals. If you are clever, you can visit the forest area in the morning, one can view wild animals in the drive though the forest from one checkpost to checkpost. Though they monitor your time inside the forest, it is a good way to enjoy the forest area.
