About Bandipur National Park:
Halfway down on the Mysore-Ooty Highway, the Deccan Plateau rises to meet the wrinkled folds of the Western Ghat mountains. Here lies one of India's best-known wildlife reserves - Bandipur National Park. It is situated in Chamarajanagar District in the Southern Indian state of Karnataka, and abuts the States of Tamil Nadu & Kerala. Endowed with a moderate climate and diverse geographical features, the park supports a remarkable variety of flora and fauna, making it a veritable paradise for wildlife.

In 1973, Bandipur became one of the first India's Tiger Reserves and the southern most of the nine reserves specially established under Project Tiger. In 1974, intention was declared under the Wildlife Protection Act to notify it as a National Park.

Flora & Fauna in Bandipur National Park :
The scrub jungles towards the eastern limits of the park consist of stunted trees and open grassy patches. Towards it's northwestern fringes, there is a gradual shift in the vegetation from open dry deciduous to tropical mixed deciduous forests.

With the onset of pre-monsoon showers in April, Bandipur begins to unfold in all it's glory. The birds commence their breeding activities. 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. 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 Bandipur, a breathtaking spectacle, and is almost the only one of it's kind in Asia.

Best Time to Visit Bandipur National Park :
The ideal time to visit the Bandipur National Park, a Wildlife Paradise is between the months of April and October.

How to Get there:
Air : The nearest airport is at Bangalore which is 220 km from Bandipur.
Rail : Mysore is nearest railhead, at a distance of 80-kms.
Road : 220 km from Bangalore; 80 km from Mysore; 80 km from Ooty.