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Bandipur, 80 Kms from Mysore

Far from the din of the city, lies a calm, peaceful land all by itself. Nesting some very rare animals and birds.The Bandipur National Park is one of the most fascinating wild-life centers. Established in 1931 by the Mysore Maharajas, this park is nested in the foothills of the Nilgiris.As you penetrate deep into the forests through the well laid-out roads, you can almost hear the mute conversations between the animals and the trees. They say that the flora and fauna here exist in perfect harmony. and it is because of this that the spot here was chosen as a centre for the din of the city, lies a calm, peaceful land all by itself. Nesting some very rare animals and birds.

Bandipur is about 220 km from Bangalore and only 80 km from Mysore. Gundelpet is the closest town.

There are three cottage resorts at the boundary of the park. One is inside the park and is run by the Forest Department, another is a Karnataka Tourism Department hotel at the boundary of the park, and the third is privately managed. It is advisable to make weekend reservations beforehand. Gundelpet is about 20 km from the park and has more hotels and inns.

Bandipur forest office runs forest safaris of 45 minutes duration in well guarded buses. Deer, antelope, elephants and peacocks can be easily seen. Tigers and elephants may be occasionally sighted.

If you have a good group you can do a trek through the forest with help of the forest department. The forest office located in Bandipur can provide you with trained professionals who can guide you through the forest.

Wildlife Viewing :

Department Vehicles are available for wildlife viewing. Elephant rides are
also arranged into the forest adjoining the tourist complex.

Visiting Hours :
6 AM - 9 AM and 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Park Entry :
Indian : Adult : Rs. 50/-

Transport :
Elephant Ride : Rs. 50 / per person per hour (4 Persons at a time)
Forest Department Safari Bus : Adult Rs. 25/- per trip of one hour. Child
Rs. 8/- per trip per one hour.

Accommodation :

All accommodation is within the tourist complex. Cottages and suites are
double bedded.

1. Gajendra VIP Suites III & IV
2. Mayura Cottage I & II
3. Papiha Cottage I & II
4. Kokila Cottage I & II

Rs. 450 per suite per day

5. Harini Suites I & II
6. Chital Suites I & II
7. Vanashri Suites I & II

Rs. 300 per suite per day

8. Dormitory - 6 Beds
9. Dormitory - 10 Beds
10. Dormitory - 20 Beds
Rs. 50 per bed per day

Food is made to order in all suites.

Approach

By Road: 220 Kms from Bangalore, 80 Kms from Mysore, 80 Kms from Ooty

State Transport bus service are available from Bangalore and Mysore

Contact KSTDC 10/4, Kasturba Road, Queen's Circle, Bangalore 1.

For Details :

Chief Wildlife Warden
Aranya Bhavan
18th Cross, Malleswaram, Bangalore 3.
Phone : 080.23341993

Field Director
Project Tiger
Aranya Bhavan
Ashokapuram, Mysore 8.
Phone : 0821.2480901.

Appeal
Please treat the park and its property with respect
Please keep the park clean - Do not Litter
If you are in a vehicle, please bear in mind that wild animals have the
right of way within the park.
Please do not get out of your vehicle when watching wildlife.
Watch elephants from a reasonable distance. Disturbed animals may be
provoked to attack.
Maintain Silence within the Park. Please aviod transistors, Cassette Players, and loud conversations.
Use of horns, fast driving, smokking in summer, harassing animals, campfires and consumption of alcohol is prohibited.
Fire arms and pets are strictly forbidden.
Please Co-operate.

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