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BANDIPUR
NATIONAL
PARK
The
Bandipur Tiger Resort, a part of the richly forested Deccan Plateau of offers a
rich varied habitat. The former Shooting preserve of the Maharajas of Mysore
Bandirpur covers area of 266 km and adjoins the Mudumalai Sanctuary. A mix of
deciduous forest, evergreen forests and scrub, Bandipur is famous for its
tigers, elephants and gaur. Birdlife at Bandipur consist of cormorants, herons,
ospreys, read spurfowl, Malabar-pied hornbill and imperial pigeon.
There are
good chances of spotting wild dog, gaur, spotted deer,
sambar, barking deer, chausingha, bonnet macaques and the
giant squirrel. The elephant
rides are a wonderful way to get a feel of the jungle and view the
birdlife.
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General
Information |
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Altitude
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680-1454 metres.
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Climate
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Winter
minimum 11, Summer maximum 3o degrees. Monsoon from June to
September. |
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Access |
Nearest
town is Gundulpet, 20 km away and 58 km from Mysore on the main
road to Ooty. Nearest railway station is Nanjungud, 55 and airport
Mysore, 80 km away. |
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Best Time
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Open
throughout the year but best from March to July or September to
October when park is lush green.
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Where to Stay
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Bush
Betta Wildlife Adventue Resort
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Suggested
Programme
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Day
01
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BANGALORE
/ BANDIPUR (220 km)
Depart for Bandipur by car. Late afternoon jeep excursion into
the park to view wildlife.
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DAY
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BANDIPUR
/ MUDUMALAI / BANDIPUR
Morning depart for Mudumalai by car. Game viewing on elephant
back. Later return to Bandipur. Late afternoon jeep safari into
the park for wildlife photography.
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DAY
03
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BANDIPUR
/ BANGALORE
Depart for Bangalore by car.
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For
further information and reservation please contact
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