Bandipur National Park

About Bandipur National Park

Bandipur National Park lies within the Mysuru Region of Karnataka and forms part of one of southern India's most significant protected forest areas. The park shelters a broad range of wildlife across its varied terrain of dry deciduous woodland, grassland and scrub, drawing naturalists and wildlife enthusiasts from across the country and abroad. Visitors typically join guided jeep safaris through designated routes, scanning the forest edges and open glades for large mammals, birds and reptiles. The park connects with neighbouring protected areas, creating an extensive wildlife corridor across state boundaries. Accommodation ranges from forest lodges within and around the buffer zone to resorts in the surrounding countryside. The nearest settlement, Bandipur town, serves as a practical base and entry point, offering facilities for travellers before they venture into the reserve itself.

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