Located at a distance of around 12 km from Masinagudi, Bandipur Tiger Reserve and National Park is another popular destination to visit amongst nature and animal lovers.
Known for conserving tigers this place is home to a large number of animals and birds. Some of them include elephants, spotted deer, gaurs, antelopes, Python, jackal, Peafowl, Indian Rollers, eagles and kingfisher. You can even indulge in jeep safari or bus safari or elephant safari to enjoy the beauty of national park to the fullest and see as many animals and birds as possible.
A lot of cars and buses are available from Bangalore to reach Bandipur. Coimbatore airport is located just 84 km away from the park. Nearest railway station is located in Mysore which is just 80 km away from the city. Bandipur is connected with a lot of cities and states through railways.
A haven for an infiinite variety of flora and fauna, Bandipur National Park is best visited during the winter season between October - March. The national park is enveloped in lush greenery where animals and birds add up to it's enchanting beauty.
Bandipur National Park second highest Tiger population in India. Bandipur National Park is located in Gundulpet taluk, Chamarajanagar district. Park is the part of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve making it largest protected area in Southern India and largest habitant of Wild Elephants in South Asia.
Bandipur National Park shares its boundary with 3 other National park namely Nagarahole National Park, Wayanad National Park and Mudumalai National park. There is ban of traffic from 9 PM to 6 AM of dusk to dawn to help to drawn down the death rate of wildlife.
Tigers, Indian Elephants, Leopard, Dhole, Sambar, Sloth bear, Chital many more animals and Birds can be spotted in the Bandipur National park.