Bandipur Fast Fact

Location

On the Karnataka – Tamil Nadu border, within the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve

Area

874.20 Sq. Km.

Park Timings

Open throughout the year except for a certain period between February to April on account of heavy forest fires.

Season

April – January

Best Sighting

September – December

Go Their For

Tiger, Elephant, Gaur

Safari Timings

Morning – 06:30 Hrs. – 08:00 Hrs; 08:00 Hrs. – 09:30 Hrs.

Afternoon – 15:30 Hrs. – 17:00 Hrs; 17:00 Hrs. – 18:30 Hrs.

Entry Point

Bandipur

Things to See & Do

Bus Safari, Elephant Joy Ride, Nature Trail, Birding Tour, Cycling, Visit to Elephant Camp

Getting There

Nearest Airport: Bangalore (230 Km. / 5 Hrs.) / Coimbatore (200 Km. / 6 Hrs.)

Nearest Railhead: Bangalore (200 Km. / 4½ Hrs.) / Mysore (90 Km. / 2½ Hrs.)

Suggested Itinerary club with Bandipur

Sr. No.

Destination with Night Stay

Tour Days

1.

Bangalore (1 N) – Mysore (2 N) – Bandipur (2 N) – Ooty (3 N)

08 N / 09 D

2.

Bangalore (1 N) – Mysore (2 N) – Bandipur (2 N) – Coorg (3 N)

08 N – 09 D

3.

Bangalore (1 N) – Mysore (2 N) – Bandipur (2 N) – Vythiri (3 N)

08 N / 09 D

4.

Bangalore (1 N) – Mysore (2 N) – Bandipur (2 N) – Ooty (3 N) – Kodai (2 N)

10 N / 11 D