India Mint Stamp
Lokith Philately
Permanent Pictorial cancellation of Karnataka
Permanent Pictorial cancellation of Karnataka
Permanent Pictorial Cancellation inaugural day covers
Permanent Pictorial Cancellation inaugural day covers
Date of issue: 06.11.1987
Date of issue: 06.11.1987
Pin code: 571258
Pin code: 571258
Status: Active
Status: Active
PO Name: Nagarahole
PO Name: Nagarahole
Description: Nagarhole is a national park located in Kodagu district. It is also known as Rajiv Gandhi National Park. This park was declared the thirty seventh Project Tiger tiger reserve in 1999. It is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. The park has rich forest over, small streams, hills, valleys and waterfalls. The park has a healthy tiger-predator ratio, with many tigers, Indian bison and elephants. This National Park is also famous for its flora and fauna. The cancellation depicts Gloriosa Superba (Wild Lily). It is a scandent plant, climbing by leaf tip tendrils. The perianth segments, which are accrescent during anthesis and become reflexed, are striking in color, yellow proximally and at margins and dark red in the median portion.
Description: Nagarhole is a national park located in Kodagu district. It is also known as Rajiv Gandhi National Park. This park was declared the thirty seventh Project Tiger tiger reserve in 1999. It is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. The park has rich forest over, small streams, hills, valleys and waterfalls. The park has a healthy tiger-predator ratio, with many tigers, Indian bison and elephants. This National Park is also famous for its flora and fauna. The cancellation depicts Gloriosa Superba (Wild Lily). It is a scandent plant, climbing by leaf tip tendrils. The perianth segments, which are accrescent during anthesis and become reflexed, are striking in color, yellow proximally and at margins and dark red in the median portion.
Writeup Source: Rediscovery of India through Pictorial Cancellations book by India Post