Nisargadhama

THINGS TO DO, NISARGADHAMA Created :

Anita Rao Kashi

Anita Rao Kashi is a freelance travel and food writer based in Bangalore. After nearly 12 years with The Times of India in Bangalore,she went freelance in Jan 2006 to write about travel and food. Her stories have appeared in such publications as Lonely Planet Magazine India, National Geographic Magazine India, Economic Times, Jetwings, Femina, Tiger Tales, Silkwinds, Bangalore Mirror, The Star of Malaysia etc. Apart from writing for various national and international magazines, newspapers and websites, as well blogging on travel and food, she has worked on travel and food guides.


Just a few kilometres to the West of Kushalnagar on the Mysore-Madikeri road and about 95 km from Mysore lies Nisargadhama, an unusual forest sanctuary. Supposedly a natural island formed by the river Cauvery splitting, it is managed by the forest departments and has a set of bamboo cottages resting high on the water on stilts and makes for a lovely stay. The island is spread over just 64 acres and is accessed through a rope bridge. It has been fashioned like an ecological park with parks, tiny enclosures for some animals including deer and activities like boating and elephant rides. A small restaurant run by the department also serves simple, basic fare. It is a very popular day trip and weekend destination and tends to get very crowded during weekends.
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