How to Reach Nagarhole National Park

Visiting Nagarhole National Park should be on your bucket list if you’re interested in sightings of animals like tigers, leopards, sloth bears, wild dogs, etc, in their natural habitat. This park is located in the Kodagu and Mysore districts of Karnataka, and it’s a popular tourist attraction among wildlife and nature enthusiasts. Now, to enjoy the sights of wild animals here, it's important to make a safari booking, and after that, you just have to pack your bags and come here. But before that, it's important to know how to reach Nagarhole National Park from different countries or cities. So, here are the ways to reach Nagarhole National Park.

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Reaching Nagarhole by Train (Rail)

This is one of the best ways to reach Nagarhole National Park, and we all know how much we love train journeys. The nearest railway station to Nagarhole is Mysore Junction, which is located around 90km from the park. One can find many trains to reach here as it’s a pretty popular destination itself. You can find a good railway network from Mysore to other big cities like Bangalore, Chennai, Mumbai, and Hyderabad. After reaching the station, you can hire a cab, take a bus, or we can arrange a pickup and drop-off service on prior request. The distance between the two is 90km, and your drive will surely be scenic. You’ll get to pass through villages, and you can soak in the natural vibes of the forest.

If you’re going to the Veeranahosahalli gate of Nagarhole National Park and your accommodation is near Kutta, then it’s important to tell your driver about it. Here, most of the people come to Kabini, so if you’re choosing other than let them know so that they can take the right route to reach Nagarhole or your stay.

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Reaching Nagarhole by Air (Flight)

If you’re short on time and want to reach the park in a few hours, then flying is the fastest option. You can book a flight for Mysore Airport (MYQ), which is the nearest one to this park. The airport is just around 90 km from the park and offers a scenic drive experience. But the problem is just that this airport has limited flights, so you may not always find the best connections. If you get a flight for Mysore, then it’s best, but if you’re unable to get one, then you can also come to Kempegowda International Airport in Bangalore. This one is around 240 km away from the park, but it has good connectivity and is a reliable option.

After reaching any of these airports, you can either book a cab straight to the park, take a local transportation option, or bus to reach the Nagarhole National Park. And, you can also take our pickup and drop service at the time of booking.

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Reaching Nagarhole by Road (Self-Drive or Taxi)

If nature views and long drives make you happy, then coming to the park by road is one of the best ways to reach Nagarhole. This park is well-connected by roads and highways to cities like Mysore, Bangalore, Coorg (Madikeri), Mangalore, and Wayanad. Most of the roads that are connected to this park are in good condition, especially the highways.

The roads that go to Nagarhole National Park offer a scenic drive. On the way, you can feel the natural vibes of this spot and soak in the fresh air by just rolling down your windows. And ya, try to keep your eyes open during the journey because you can even get a chance to spot a deer or a peacock even before you reach.