| Bandipur National Park
(886 sq. km) is located in the Chamarajanagar district in Karnataka
and lies adjacent to the states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Once the game
reserve of maharajas of Mysore have now become popular for those interested
for wild life tours in India.
In the Bandipur wildlife sanctuary you will find Elephants, spotted
Dear, Sambar, four Hornes Antelope, Nilgiri Langur and Sloth Bear, Indian
Grey Mongoose, Giant squirrel. But this wildlife sanctuary in Karnataka
is known for its Tigers and is a part of the WWF's Projects Tiger sites.
The forest cover abounds in vegetation like Teak, Honne, Tadasalu, Mathi,Nandi,
Rosewood, Sandalwood, Bamboo, Nelli, Kooli, Dindalu, Kadu Tega, Bende,
Randia and Flame.
The nearest railway station is Nanjangud (55 km). The traveler can
come via Mysore or Ooty, which would be a better option.
For Bandipur wildlife tour the forest authorities provide jeeps and
vans to get around the park. The tourist also has the option of elephant
rides for an hour going deep into the forest.
For accommodation in Bandipur there are Forest rest houses and other
private hotels and resorts.
The park is one of the best-managed Tiger Reserves and all the tourists
interested in south India tours should not miss it.
The Bandipur National Park has warm climate for most part of the year
(24 - 28 C) with brief winter that lasts from October to January with
the temperature around 19 C. Monsoon season is erratic and rains from
June to September.
India Tour Guides provides information on Bandipur National Park and
offers online booking for South India Wildlife Experience Tours, for
further queries or hotel booking please fill up the form given below
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