Key hubs
Nagarhole airport and railway station
- Airport
- Mysuru Airport (MYQ) is the nearest, roughly two hours by road; Bengaluru (BLR) is the main gateway, about five to six hours by road, traffic dependent
- Railway station
- Mysuru Junction (MYS) is the usual railhead, about 95 km from the Veeranahosahalli side; onward travel is by road
- Getting around
- No reliable public transport inside the area. Hunsur is the usual gateway town; hire a car and driver from Mysuru or arrange a lodge transfer.
How to reach Nagarhole by air
Mysuru Airport (MYQ) is the nearest, roughly two hours by road, though flights are limited. Bengaluru (BLR) is the main gateway, about five to six hours by road, traffic dependent. Kannur International Airport is also listed about 100 km from Irpu Falls.
How to reach Nagarhole by train
Mysuru Junction (MYS) is the usual railhead, about 95 km from the Veeranahosahalli side. Trains from Bengaluru and Chennai stop here; onward travel is by taxi or lodge pickup.
How to reach Nagarhole by road
From Mysuru, the road runs through Hunsur on NH275, then to the Veeranahosahalli gate. For the Kodagu side, the route runs through Virajpet and Gonikoppal towards Nanachi and Kutta, with Irpu Falls off the Kutta road. Drive in daylight.
Getting around Nagarhole
No reliable public transport covers the gates. Hire a car and driver, or arrange a lodge transfer. Inside the park you travel only in Forest Department or approved vehicles. Hunsur has taxis and buses to Mysuru.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Nagarhole
- Choose slots when you are rested: the morning drive starts in the dark and can be cold, so carry a shawl or light jacket even in warm months.
- Stay overnight rather than doing a 10-hour round trip from Bengaluru. Travel in daylight, as elephants cross roads near the forest.
- Carry regular medicines, water and snacks; facilities near the gates are limited.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.