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.

General Information

Altitude

680-1454 metres.

Climate 

Winter minimum 11, Summer maximum 3o degrees. Monsoon from June to September.

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.

Best Time

Open throughout the year but best from March to July or September to October when park is lush green.

Where to Stay

Bush Betta Wildlife Adventue Resort 

Suggested Programme

Day 01

BANGALORE / BANDIPUR (220 km)
Depart for Bandipur by car. Late afternoon jeep excursion into the park to view wildlife.

DAY 02

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.

DAY 03

BANDIPUR / BANGALORE
Depart for Bangalore by car.

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