KSTDC’s sight-seeing in Mysuru, Nature Splendour (Bengaluru-Madikeri-Nagarahole-Bengaluru) from June 10 Bengaluru: With the Karnataka Government deciding to open the doors of the hospitality sector from June 8, tourist places, Zoos, Bandipur and Nagarahole Tiger Reserve safaris, Jungle Lodges and Resorts (JLR) properties will open up to guests. Following the order, tourist spots in Mysuru including…
Tiger mauls shepherd to death near Hunsur
May 26, 2020Hanagodu: A 65-year-old shepherd was mauled to death and carried away by a tiger on the fringes of Nagarahole National Park near Hunsur yesterday. Forest Department and the local tribals, who had launched combing operations last evening, found the half-eaten body inside the jungle this noon. Jagadeesh, a resident of Neralakuppe B. Haadi on the…
Entry into National Parks banned
March 16, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The authorities have banned entry into Nagarahole and Bandipur National Parks till Mar. 23 as precautionary measure to prevent spread of Coronavirus. Authorities have also banned Safari in these two Parks. The decision was taken to safeguard the interests of the visiting public as well as the animals, according to a press release. However,…
Lakeside Frolic
March 5, 2020Deer do regularly use their speed and agility to navigate dangerous situations like escaping from predators or other intruders, chasing competitors or potential mates, and to access better locations of cover or food. This fawn too has got the jumping instinct from its genes and seen following its mother who is watchful of potential predators…
Stranded baby calf shifted to Mathigodu
February 9, 2020Hanagodu: A 20-day-old elephant calf that got separated from its mother and the herd on the fringes of the Nagarahole National Park on Feb. 5 has been shifted to Mathigodu Elephant Camp for better nurture and care. The wailing calf that had lost its way was spotted by villagers at Bharathavaadi. They informed the Forest…
Wild encounter with Bear
January 30, 2020NOT SLOTH AT ALL: A sloth bear with a thick, shaggy coat of fur is seen using the bark of a tree to scratch its itching back inside the Nagarahole National Park last evening. The Park, with tall grasslands and dense forest cover, is an ideal place for bear habitat. As photographers clicked with their…
Nagarahole National Park receives 2,000 mm rainfall
December 26, 2019220 ponds brimming with crystal clear water Mysuru: After a long spell of drought for four consecutive years, ponds and lakes inside Nagarahole National Park and Tiger Reserve are filled with water, thanks to over 2,000 mm (78.74 inches) rainfall this year. This has come as a boon to the parched land and wild animals…
Anechowkur Gate area classified as Tiger Zone
August 21, 2019* Night ban on travelling might be imposed * Nagarahole Conservator of Forests allays apprehension Mysuru: The Kallahalla Range of Nagarahole National Park has been handed over by the Centre to the Tiger Zone under the Nagarahole Tiger Reserve. This means, the Anechowkur Gate that connects Mysuru and Bengaluru to South Kodagu will come under…
Gajapayana: Dasara elephants leave Anekadu Camp for Veeranahosahalli
August 21, 2019First batch of six elephants to arrive in city tomorrow Mysuru: Gajapayana, the march of Dasara elephants, will begin tomorrow morning at Veeranahosahalli Gate bordering Nagarahole National Park and the first batch of six elephants, led by Howdah Elephant Arjuna will be transported to city later in the evening. Gajapayana will be launched after Priest…
Fearless felines fascinate zoophilists on Global Tiger Day at Nagarahole
July 30, 2019Mother, three cubs sighted at Dhammanakatte Safari Mysuru: Tourists on safari at Dhammanakatte in Antharasanthe Forest Zone at Nagarahole Reserve Forest were thrilled to see a mother tiger along with her three cubs on International Tiger Day yesterday. The mother tiger and her three cubs are being sighted in this region since about five days…















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