Is May a good time to visit Nagarhole National Park?

Nagarhole National Park scores 4/5 in May. Hot. Wildlife at diminishing water..

Is Nagarhole National Park safe for kids in May?

Yes, Nagarhole National Park is rated 4/5 for families.

May · Karnataka

Nagarhole National Park

4/5 · Good Time

4/5

Good Time

Karnataka, India

700measymid-range

Hot. Wildlife at diminishing water.

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Weather

Hot. Wildlife at diminishing water.

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Roads & Access

self drive: Any car.. road condition: Good road.. public transport: None practical.. from nearest city: Mysore 96km (2hrs).. last km difficulty: easy

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Safety & Emergency

Safety: 3/5. note: Remote. Resort first aid only.. ambulance: 108 (30min+). nearest hospital: Hunsur (30km). Mysore (96km).

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Network

JIO: Yes, BSNL: No, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: No. Limited near gate. None inside park.

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Kids

Kid-friendly (4/5) — Safari exciting for kids, Elephant herds spectacular

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Elevation

700m — Low altitude, no issues

Month	Score	Note
January	3/5	Cool. Dense vegetation. Moderate sightings.
February	4/5	Vegetation thinning.
March	5/5	Best — dry season, animals at water.
April	5/5	Peak sightings. Hot but rewarding.
Mayviewing	4/5	Hot. Wildlife at diminishing water.
June	2/5	Closing for monsoon.
July	0/5	Closed.
August	0/5	Closed.
September	0/5	Closed.
October	3/5	Reopens. Dense green.
November	3/5	November at Nagarhole: 16–27°C, late monsoon still wet in the Kabini zone. Safaris on — shoulder, sightings build but early-month mud slows drives.
December	3/5	December at Nagarhole: 14–27°C, post-monsoon cooling. Kabini safaris run — workable, water levels still high, sightings concentrate late afternoon.