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Bandipur National
Park
 Area
:
874 sq.kms.,
Altitude
: 780 to 1454.5 meters,
Temperature
:
(deg C)-Maximum 29 Deg. Minimum 17 Deg.,
Rainfall
: 1000 mm.,
Best Season
:
May to June & September to November.
Location
:
Nesting in the foothills of the Nilgiris, the Bandipur National Park was formed by extending the Venugopal Wildlife Park, set up in 1931 by the Mysore Maharajas.
It is one of the tiger reserves in the country. A popular game resort of the erstwhile rulers of Mysore.
Area: 874.20 Sq.Km
Major Variety of Animals found here
 Asian Elephants and Gaurs Bandipur Sanctuary
Far from the din of the city, lies a calm, peaceful land all by itself. Nestling some very rare animals and birds.
The Bandipur National Park is one of the most fascinating wild - life centre.
Established in 1931 by the Mysore Maharajhas, this park is nestled 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 Project Tiger. And since then the tiger population has almost doubled!
Of course, there's a lot, lot more to discover. Peafowl, patridges, quail, hornbill, giant squirrel, dhole (wild dog) elephants, sambar,
barking deer. An endless variety of wildlife flourish here.
And the trees sheltering them are even or beautiful. Teak, rosewood, hone, mathi, bamboo and sandal.
What's more, you can teak a safari on elephant back to make your visit memorable.
 Animals
& Birds Sighted
Tiger, Elephant, Gaur, Leopard, Chital, Sambar, Sloth Bear, Barking Deer, Wild Boar, Wild Dog, Jackal, Mouse Deer, Four-Horned antelope, common Langur, Porcupine, Otter, Pangolin, Malabar Squirrel, Civet Cat, Leopard, Hare, Jungle Cat, Bonnet Macaque, Land monitor, Crocodile, Tortoise, Python, Cobra, Krait, Viper, Rat Snake, Flying lizard, Peafowl, Grey Jungle Fowl, Partridge, Quail, Paradise Fly-Catcher, Hornbill, Woodpecker, Thrush, Crested Hawk Eagle, Serpent Eagle, Drongo, Cuckoo, Oriole, Minivet, Wagtail, Myna, Blue Jay, Kingfisher.
The Moyer River forms a natural boundary between the Mudumalain Wildlife Sanctuary in Tamilnadu and the Bandipur National Park in Karnataka. Nestling at the foothills of the Nilgiris, the Bandipur National Park was formed by extending the Venugopal Wildlife Park which was set up in 1931 by the Mysore Maharajas. A popular game resort of the rulers of Mysore, the flora in the forest comprises of teak, rosewood, honne, mathi, bamboo, sandal trees. The important animals in the park are the tiger, elephant, gaur, leopard, chital, samber, etc. Birds like the pea fowl, partrige, quail, hornbill, Ibis, etc., are also found here. The Bandipur National Park is one of the fifteen Tiger Reserves in the country, launched under the Project Tiger scheme during 1973.
Flora & Fauna in Bandipur National Park
 The scrub jungles towards the eastern limits of the park consist of stunted trees, interspersed with bushes and open grassy patches. Towards its northwestern fringes, there is a gradual shift in the vegetation from open dry deciduous forests to tropical mixed deciduous forests. These diverse habitats support an enormous diversity of animal life.
With the onset of pre-monsoon showers in April, Bandipur begins to unfold in all its glory. The resident birds commence their breeding activities. The air is filled with their melodious calls. Sprouting grass in the meadows and view lines attract elephants and the majestic gaur in large numbers. For the tourist who comes to watch the larger mammals in their natural surroundings, Bandipur is a paradise from April to October. Even before this, during summer, when dryness prevails over most parts of Bandipur, the backwaters of the Kabini Reservoir in the northwestern portion of the park host huge congregations of large mammals, especially the elephant and the gaur. This unique feature makes a breathtaking spectacle, and is almost the only one of its kind in Asia.
Best season to visit:
It is warm for most part of the year in this area. During the months of October to March, the weather is cool and pleasant. The ideal time for viewing the wildlife, is during May and June, and again from September to November.
How to reach there
Air :
The nearest airport is Bangalore, at a distance of 215 Kms.
Rail : The nearest railhead is Mysore, which is 76 Kms, and connects most of the major junctions of Karnataka.
Road : Bandipur is accessible by Road, either from Mysore or from Ooty (Tamil Nadu). It is at a distance of 215 Kms from Bangalore, 76 Kms from Mysore and about 70 Kms from Ooty. The best way of reaching Bandipur is either by your own transport which is recommended or government buses as no private buses go to Bandipur.
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