Bus Safari - Nanachi Gate, Nagarhole National Park - Timings, Safari Cost, Best Time to Visit

Bus Safari from Nanachi Gate near Kutta is the best way to enjoy the wilderness of the Nagarhole National Park. It is an ideal choice for travelers to spot many large and small herbivores in their natural habitat.

The forest department organizes the bus safari in Nagarhole starting from the reception center at Nanachi. The duration of the bus safari is about 90 minutes and there are two slots for the safari - one in the morning and the other in the evening. Morning safari offers better chances of sighting animals. Although Nagarhole National Park is home to a large number of tigers, the sighting of the tiger is purely luck.

Safari slots are often limited and advance booking is recommended. The bus safaris are crowded during weekends & holiday seasons. Apart from bus safari arranged by the forest department, Jungle Lodges by JLR is the only third party authorized to offer jeep safari in Nagarhole. The JLR Kings Sanctuary is located at the entrance of the park near Veeranahosahalli village.

The best time to spot animals is during the summer, in March and April when the waterholes are dry, and the animals congregate near the lake. However, the temperature outside is more pleasant from November through February. During the monsoon season (July to October) safaris may not operate due to muddy, impassable roads, and wildlife sightings are minimal.

Safari Timings: 6 AM - 9.30 AM & 2.30 PM - 5.30 PM

Safari Cost (90 mins): Rs. 650 for Bus Safari, & Rs. 2242 for Jeep Safari. Prices are for Indian Visitors as of Jan 2023