Bandipur
 Bandipur
National Park is a beautiful forest reserve located in the southern
Indian state of Karnataka. This national park occupies a special place
in India's efforts towards natural conservation. It was created in the
1930s from the local Maharaja Voodiyar's hunting lands, and named
Venugopal Wildlife Park. Apart from being home to the Asiatic elephant,
Bandipur also has a sizable number of tigers. Other natural inhabitants
of this lovely forest are gaur (a type of bull), sambhar, chital, mouse
deer, four-horned antelope, wild boar, jackal, sloth bear, panther,
Malabar squirrel, porcupines and the black-knapped hare. Birds like
jungle fowl and green pigeon are also found here. This forest reserve
also has pleasant scenery to offer.
Accommodation at Bandipur:
Tusker Trails,
Bandipur Safari Lodge
(Jungle Lodges)
Weather and Best Time to Visit:
Comfortable place to visit anytime of the year.
Best time to see wildlife is from November to February and when the
forests are lush green between July and October.
Activities at
Bandipur
Places
nearby Bandipur
Access
Air: Nearest airport
is Bangalore, which is 220 km away.
Road: 210 km south-west of Bangalore. Bandipur is about 80 km
drive from Mysore & 80 km from Ooty. Private vehicles / taxis are advisable to reach
Bandipur.
Rail: Nearest railhead is Mysore, which is 80 km away.
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