Bandipur National Park
ಬಂಡೀಪುರ ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಉದ್ಯಾನ
A tiger reserve 80 km south of Mysuru, where official safari vehicles take you in search of tigers, Asian elephants and leopards.
Bandipur is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. Covering about 870 square km, it is one of the places in India with the highest numbers of wild tigers and Asian elephants. Spotted deer, Indian bison, dholes and peafowl are also common. Visitors can only enter by forest department safari bus or jeep, which run at around 06:30 in the morning and 15:00 in the afternoon, each lasting about 1.5 to 2 hours. Tickets are bought at the reception centre or booked online. The national highway through the park is closed at night (21:00–06:00). Staying at a resort on the park's edge gives a better experience.
Opening hours
Safari approx. 06:30–09:00 and 15:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta
- Srikanteshwara Temple, Nanjangud
- Chamundi Hill & Chamundeshwari Temple
- Nandi Statue, Chamundi Hill
- KSIC Mysore Silk Factory
- Mysore Sand Sculpture Museum
- Kukkarahalli Lake
- Lalitha Mahal Palace