Bandipur tiger reserve

BANDIPUR TIGER RESERVE

Location : Karnataka, South India

Nearest Railway Station: Nanjangud Town

Nearest Airport: Mysore Airport

Safari Mode Gypsy / Jeep, Canter / Bus

Safari Session Morning, Evening

Wildlife Found Bengal tiger, Elephant, Gaur, Chital, Sambar Deer

Safari Cost 4,000 - 6,000Average Safari Price

Closed Months Not Found

Fauna

Bandipur is famous for its population of Bengal tigers, which are the apex predators in this ecosystem. It also supports a significant number of Indian elephants, which roam freely across the forested landscapes. Other major carnivores include leopards, dholes (Indian wild dogs), and sloth bears.The herbivore population is diverse, featuring species such as chital (spotted deer), sambar deer, gaur (Indian bison), and wild boar. These herbivores play a crucial role in the food web, supporting the reserve's carnivores. Birdwatchers are drawn to Bandipur for its impressive avian diversity, with over 200 bird species recorded. Notable birds include the Indian peafowl, grey junglefowl, crested serpent eagle, changeable hawk-eagle, and various species of woodpeckers, kingfishers, and hornbills.The reserve is home to a variety of reptiles and amphibians, including the Indian rock python, spectacled cobra, Russell's viper, and various species of lizards and frogs.

Flora

Bandipur's vegetation includes a mix of dry deciduous forests, moist deciduous forests, and scrublands. The predominant tree species are teak, rosewood, sandalwood, Indian-laurel, Indian kino tree, and giant clumping bamboo. The forest floor is dotted with shrubs, herbs, and climbers, including species like lantana, gooseberry, and flame of the forest. This diverse plant life provides essential food and habitat for the reserve's wildlife.

Pricing, location and zones

About How to reach

By Train:
The nearest railway station to Bandipur is Mysore Junction, which is around 80 km away. You can take a taxi or a bus from the station to reach Bandipur. The drive takes around 2-3 hours, and it is a beautiful journey through the Western Ghats.

By Bus:
Bandipur is well-connected by road, and you can take a bus from major cities in Karnataka such as Bengaluru, Mysore, and Ooty. The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) operates several buses to Bandipur every day. You can also take private buses from these cities.

By Air:
The nearest airport to Bandipur is the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru, which is around 250 km away. You can take a taxi or a bus from the airport to reach Bandipur. The drive takes around 5-6 hours, and it is a scenic route.

By Car: -
If you're driving from Bengaluru, take the Bengaluru-Mysore highway and turn towards Nanjangud after reaching Mysore. From there, take the road to Gundlupet and then to Bandipur. The total distance is around 225 km, and it takes around 5-6 hours to reach.

Safari prices and zones :

There are typically no zones in bandipur. This means that you're safari vehicle will move all around the park in the given time. You can do a safari in bandipur in different vehicles which include your own vehicle, jeep, canter or bus. The safari price for bus is around Rs.300-Rs.700, the jeep price is around Rs.3500-Rs.7000 and the canter price is around Rs.9000

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