About Bandipur National Park
The Bandipur National Park, one of the first Tiger Reserves of India, is situated amidst the gigantic European Ghat Mountains in Karnataka Status, at the foothills of the Nilgiris (eucalyptus). This Country wide Park spreads in to the neighboring states Tamil Nadu and Kerala and is called the Mudumalai Country wide Park. An amazing variety of nature are available here due to a modest weather and diverse geographical condition. Sprawling over 860 sq km in area, the Bandipur National Area is very famous in Asia for its huge elephant herds. A very good inside network of roads meanders through its hilly terrains and breath-taking forested panorama. Wildlife looking at becomes an awe-inspiring experience at the many water bodies and salt lakes.
Fauna Of Bandipur National Park
Wild life abounds in a lot at the area, the rare Tiger being the main attraction. Elephants, Leopards, Bison, Chital, Sambar, Barking Deer, Mouse button Deer, Sloth Beverage, African american Napped Hare, Outdoors dog, Langur, Indian Large Red Squirrel, Bonnet Macaque, 4 Horned Antelope, Porcupines, Slender Loris, Jungle Cat, Rusty Spotted Kitten, Leopard Pet cat, Small Indian Civet, Palm Civet, Otter, Jackal, Wild Boar are simply a few of the other inhabitants.
Avian Residents: The Playground is also very abundant with avi-fauna. Parrot watchers would be happy to spot Shaheen Falcons, Serpent Eagles, Crested Hawk Eagles, Gray Headed Firhings, Ospreys, Honey Buzzards, Malabar Pied Hornbills, Ruler Vultures, Hill Mynas, Malabar Trogon, Gray Partridges, Dark Woodpeckers, Heaven Flycatchers, Indian Pittas, Cormorants,
Flora IN THE Park
The solid vegetation is watered by the Nagu, Kabini, Mule-hole and Moyar rivers criss-crossing the whole park such as trees and shrubs like Honne, Sandalwood, Teak, Tadasalu, Mathi, Rosewood, Nandi, Bamboo, Nelli, Kooli, Dindalu, Kadu Tega, Randia and Bende. Stunted trees, interspersed with bushes and open grassy land can also be found on the eastern slopes.
Added Attraction Of Bandipur
Elephant and Jeep Safaris: A noiseless Jeep safari can leave you with an invigorating experience of watching wildlife at close quarters. Bird watchers can choose for Elephant safari as it can be an absolutely noiseless way to be at close closeness to animals.
Other places of interest are the 3 other reserves of Nagarhole, Mudumalai and Wayanad, the famous Vrindavan Backyards and Shrirangapatna fort of Tipu Sultan. Hot summer months will get people getting away to the charming hill towns of Ooty and Wellington.
Best Season To Visit
The recreation area is available from the May to Feb. The very best season to visit the playground would be from May to July or in the months of Sept and Oct. Warm but comfortable for the majority of the year, winter from October to January might find the temperature dropping to about 16C. June to September is the monsoon season.
How TO ATTAIN Bandipur National Park
By Railways: Nearest railway train station is at Nanjangud town (55 km) and Mysore (80 km).
By Airways: Nearest airport terminal at Bangalore (220 kms).
By Roadways: Drive from Bangalore to Mysore and then take the Mysore-Ooty highway via Nanjangud and Gundlupet from where in fact the park is merely a around 30 minutes drive.
