Nagarhole National Park
Tiger and Black Panther Photography Tour
Overview
Tigers and leopards are the most popular and most iconic of India’s big cats. Their presence in a jungle is an attestation of the natural health of the habitat. This tour takes you to the beautiful forests of Nagarhole in South India, in search of the tiger and the leopard, including the even more elusive melanistic form of the latter, popularly known as a Black Panther.
Nagarhole (or Rajiv Gandhi) National Park is located in the Kodagu (Coorg) and Mysore districts in Karnataka. Along with the adjoining Bandipur Tiger Reserve, it is one of India’s premier tiger reserves.
This park was declared the thirty-seventh tiger reserve under Project Tiger in 1999. It is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. The Western Ghats Nilgiri sub-cluster of 6,000 sq. km (2,300 sq mi), including all of Nagarhole National Park, is under consideration by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee for selection as a World Heritage Site.
The park has rich forest cover, small streams, hills, valleys, and waterfalls. The park has a healthy predator-prey ratio, with many tigers, Gaur, elephants, Indian leopards (including melanistic or black leopards), and deer (Chital, Sambar, etc.).
Arrive Bangalore, you will meet by Asian Adventures representative. You will transfer to Hotel.
Overnight stay
Today proceed to Kabini (262 km / 6 hr.). Reach Kabini.
Evening safari to look for targets (if time permits).
Overnight stay.
Today, you have morning and evening safaris in Nagarhole to look for wildlife. Nagarhole is good for many mammals such as Wild Boar, Chital, Tiger, Leopard and Dhole. Other mammal sightings include the mostly nocturnal Sloth Bear, Blacknaped Hares, Jackals, Otter, four species of mongoose, Grey Langur and Bonnet Macaques.
Overnight stay at Kabini River Lodge.
Enjoy your safari in the morning and a boat trip on the lake in the afternoon. A coracle ride might be offered, but from a birding perspective, it would be best to opt for the boat trip on the lake. In between activities you could check out the grounds around the lodge. Additional species might include Greater Racket-tailed and White-bellied Drongo, Velvet-fronted Nuthatch, Black-hooded and Golden Orioles, Grey-breasted Prinia, Purple-rumped Sunbird, Yellow-billed Babbler, (Southern) Hill Myna, Chestnut-tailed Starling, Large and Black-headed Cuckoo-shrike, Small Minivet, Common Iora, and Pale-billed Flowerpecker. Pack your things this evening as it will be an early start the next morning.
Night at Kabini River Lodge
Enjoy your morning and afternoon safaris in Nagarhole.
Overnight stay.
Enjoy your morning and afternoon safaris in Nagarhole.
Overnight stay.
After a final morning safari at Nagarhole. Check out at 1100 hrs and drive to the Bangalore airport for your onward journey. Tour Ends
Highlights
- Wildlife and Nature
- Jungle Safari
- Tiger and Panther Sighting
- Photography
- Local Cuisine
- Quaint Accommodation
Included
- Accommodation on a twin sharing basis Meals as per itinerary
- Dedicated vehicle for 07 days Dedicated guide for the tour
- Jungle safaris and park entrance fees All taxes
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