Bandipur National Park Timing & Entrance Fees
Gardens Safari Timings: 6 to 9 AM & 4 to 6 PM Jeep Safar (2-3 hours): Rs. 300 per person (Indian 5 TipsTiming: Mon-Fri: Morning 6.00 am to 8.00 am, Evening 3.00 pm to 5.00 pm for one hour Ride, Sat-Sun: Morning 6.00 am to 8.00 am, Evening 3.00 pm to 5.00 pm for one hour Ride.
Fees: No Fees
Camera Fees: No Fees
Things to do: Spotting Wild life animals and bird watching
Other Fees: Safari Charges: Indian Nationals - Rs. 300/- per person, Foreign Nationals Rs.1100/- per person
Places nearby: Mudumalai (07km), Maravakandy Dam (21km), Singara Power Station (25km), Golf course (50km)
Entry fees last updated on 11/30/2016
Bandipur National Park:
Bandipur is known for its wildlife and has many types of flora and fauna. Bandipur National Park was established in 1974 as a tiger reserve. It is located in the south Indian state of Karnataka that islocated in Gundlupet taluq of Chamarajanagar district. It is one of the major tourist attraction of Ooty. This park protect several endangered species.The park has a variety of biomes including dry deciduous forests, moist deciduous forests and shrublands.
Flora:
Some of the flora that is present in this park are teak, rosewood, sandalwood,Indian-laurel, Indian kino tree,giant clumping bamboo,clumping bamboo and Grewia tiliaefolia. There are also several flowering and fruiting trees and shrubs.
Fauna:
Some of the fauna that is present in this park are Indian elephants, gaurs, tigers, sloth bears, muggers, Indian rock pythons, four-horned antelopes, jackals and dholes.
Mammals:
Mammals are also present in this region. The most commonly seen mammals along the road are chital, gray langurs, Indian giant squirrels and elephants.
Birds:
It is also home to many species of birds. Peafowl is the most commonly seen bird in this region. These are some of the bird species that is found in this park: Honey buzzards,red-headed vultures,Indian vultures, flowerpeckers, hoopoes,Indian rollers,brown fish owls,crested serpent eagles,changeable hawk-eagles,bee-eaters and a whole lot of kingfishers.
Bandipur National Park
Bandipur is known for its wildlife and has many types of flora and fauna. Bandipur National Park was established in 1974 as a tiger reserve. It is located in the south Indian state of Karnataka that islocated in Gundlupet taluq of Chamarajanagar district. It is one of the major tourist attraction of Ooty. This park protect several endangered species.The park has a variety of biomes including dry deciduous forests, moist deciduous forests and shrublands.
5 Reviews and Tips
It was a pleasant trip.Best time to visit is evening .The bus safari will be cheaper when compared with gypsy safari is costly.Tiger sightings are rare while you are most often likely to you spot deer, stags, peacocks, birds and at times a group of elephants. Nice place to visit once if you love nature at its best
This safari is great experience for wildlife and nature,They are charging entry ticket of Rs.250 along with safari charge of Rs.100 for safari ride in the bus.Hundreds of spotted deers, tens and tens of sambar deers, peacocks, bisons, elephants, wild boars and nilgiri thar could be easily spotted.Nice place to visit once if you love nature at its best.
Bandipur national park is located amid the picturesque surroundings on the way to Mysore-Ooty road. Different varieties of animals and birds can be spotted in this place. Facilities like canteen and restroom are not available. Safari is available and the morning safari is around 6.30 am and the evening safari around 5 pm. If you are lucky you can spot tigers other than that you can see bison, peacocks, deer etc.., Avail forest department safari's which is cheaper. The private vehicles cost you more around Rs 1100 to Rs 1500.
Bandipur national park is a must visit place with your family and kids.It is the best place for photography lovers and nature lovers.You can take wonderful snaps.You can also enjoy a forest safari ride.Safari is about one hour if you are lucky you can spot deer, elephants, tiger etc.
Bandipur National park is one of the popular national parks at Mysore Road, on the way to Ooty.You can spot the tiger, leopard, wild dogs, elephants and deer in this park.You can enjoy Safari's, both van and Jeep safaris are available.Safari conducts at morning time as well as evening.Accommodations available but advanced booking is recommended.It is the best place for Wild Life Photographers and Photography lovers.