Bandipur national park

The unique experience

Are you searching for Ooty tourist places to visit? Do make sure to include Bandipur National Park in your itinerary. Why? Well, the sheer beauty and the wide range of plants and wildlife make it a haven for enjoying thrills as well as it is also one of the most interesting places to visit in Ooty. It looks picturesque with surroundings dominated by the imposing Western Ghats.

About Bandipur National Park

Positioned amidst the thick verdant wilderness of the Ghats, the park falls on the highway between Mysore and Ooty, and spans over an area of 874.2 square kilometers. It forms a part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. One can spot a large number of animals at this park-like tigers, panthers, jackals, wild dogs as well as different species of birds. It is another must-visit attraction not to miss in your Ooty tour package

History

Formerly used for game hunting in 1931, the park was founded by Mysore’s Maharaja who named it Venugopala National Park. After Project Tiger was launched in 1973, the park’s name was changed to its present name.

More about the place

A popular tourist hub on the forested lands of Karnataka, it is home to a substantial number of tigers. One can spot many species that are listed as endangered. It is quite a usual phenomenon to spot a bull elephant making its way across the jungles as you drive past the winding roads of this park. Even sloth bears are commonly spotted.

Bandipur National Park safari package

The park offers several types of safari packages for the adventure seekers like Mini Bus, Jeep and Elephant safaris, all of which are really thrilling. The safari timings are divided into two slots, one in the morning at 6.30 AM to 9.30 AM, then in the evening from 3.30 PM till 5.30 PM. However, the Elephant Safari is conducted from 10 AM till 11 AM. There are two main types of packages on offer-1) 1 night 2 days Bangalore- Bandipur Safari and 2) Mysore-Bandipur Safari.      

Bandipur National Park best time to visit

For an unforgettable experience, it is suggested that visitors visit this park from October till March when the weather is just apt for safaris and one can see some wildlife.
 
What else?

Bandipur national park is famous for which animal, can you guess? It is tigers! However, one can also see a sizable population of elephants, totaling to about 3000. Dholes, jackals, reptiles, and birds (almost 200 species) are also found in abundance.

Bandipur National Park best time to visit

The perfect time for visiting Bandipur National park is in the winter season. Typically, the months of October to March are the ideal time to visit the park.

Bandipur safari bookings online

The safari through van and jeep is quite famous in Bandipur National park. For the reservations, visitors can book the safaris online. This can be done from the official site, and also from the other tourist websites.

How to reach

Distance in kilometers from - Mysore-80 kilometer and Bangalore-215 Kilometer