The Bandipur tiger national park, my favourite wild life destination

Bandipur tiger national park is  my favourite wild life destination

Bandipur National Park, an 874-sq.-km forested reserve in the southern Indian state of Karnataka, is known for its small population of tigers.

Once the private hunting ground of the Maharajas of Mysore, the park also harbors Indian elephants, spotted deer, gaurs (bison), antelopes and numerous other native species.

Bandipur National Park is regarded as one of the most beautiful and the better-managed national parks of India. Located amidst the picturesque surroundings of the towering Western Ghat Mountains on the Mysore-Ooty highway in Karnataka, Bandipur National Park covers an area of about 874.2 sq km.

Together with Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala and Nagarhole National Park in the North, it creates the India's biggest biosphere reserve popularly known as the 'Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve'.

The Bandipur National Park occupies a special place in India's efforts towards Eco-conservation.Bandipur also has a sizable number of Tigers.

wild bison

Other natural inhabitants of this lovely forest are gaur (a type of bull), sambhar, chital, mouse deer, four-horned antelope, wild dogs, wild boar, jackal, sloth bear, panther, malabar squirrel, porcupines and the black-knapped hare.

wild boar

 pea fowl

Birds like jungle fowl and green pigeon are also found here.






Description of the Tiger Conservation Landscape

Bandipur,Nagarahole,Wayanad, Mudumalai and Sathyamangalam Tiger Landscape is spread across the states of Karnataka (Bandipur-Nagarahole),TamilNadu (Mudumalai-Sathyamangalam) and Kerala (Wayanad).

It is a fine example of managing inter-state TigerReserves for the long term Conservation of Tiger Source Population.




The Bandipur Tiger Reserve along with Nagarahole, Mudumalai, Sathyamangalam & Wayanad Landscape is the source population in the Western Ghats landscape complex with an estimated Tiger population of about 382 , constitutes the single largest Wild population of Tigers in the world .

This Landscape of Bandipur, Nagarahole,Mudumalai&Wayanad complex is home to single largest Asian Elephant population in the world  and is part of the Mysore Elephant Reserve .

elephant

The Tiger and the Elephants are the flagship and umbrella species for the conservation of all the Biota that this ecosystem represents.
The viable population of these two species is indicative of a healthy Ecosystem.




Biogeographically, Bandipur Tiger Reserve lies in one of the richest biodiversity areas of our country representing “5 B Western Ghats Mountains Biogeography Zone” (Rodgers & Panwar, 1988), surrounded by Mudumalai Tiger Reserve in the South, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary in the South West & on the North West Side the Kabini Reservoir separates the Bandipur and Nagarahole Tiger Reserve.

Protection

spotted deer

Anti-Poaching & Human Wildlife Conflict

Border Patrolling

Monsoon Patrolling

Night Patrolling

Boat Patrolling

Eco-Tourism - Bandipur being one of the first Nine Tiger Reserves in the country is in the forefront of Eco-tourism for the last more than three decades.  

sambar deer

The Reserve has an advantage in having practically round the year Eco-tourism activities catering to every class of visitors, seeking recreation and a change to an authentically wild environment.



One has excellent opportunity of viewing the diverse Wildlife and the flora.

One of my favourite wildlife destination is bandipur tiger reserve
we have to book ticket for accommodation through online
Online Reservation is available in "Bandipur tiger reserve in" site
I visited here around seven times
staff are very cooperative they will give you guidence


{The drawback i felt is many staff dont know english..they are communicating in kannada and tamil}
In clam environment we can enjoy cool breeze natural sounds of forest wild life
FAMILY FRIENDLY
Non veg foods are not allowed

Reception Centre

The Eco-Tourism Activities presently at Bandipur Reception Centre is managed by an Assistant Conservator of Forests, who is assisted by Eco-tourism team which comprises One RFO,  One Dy. RFO, Three Forest Guards & Drivers etc.,

bandipur reception

Accommodation

Dont expect lexurious facilities like TV AC etc those who love nature can choose the  accommodation

Following accommodation facilities are available to visitors at Bandipur Campus.
a) VIP Guest Houses
There is 01 VIP guest houses having 4 suits

b) Cottages
There are 09 cottages having 19 suits

c) Dormitories
There are 04 dormitories having 45 beds

d) Accommodation        Tariff

	Cottage Name
1.	Gajendra I	2500
2.	Gajendra II	2000
3.	Gajendra III	1600
4.	Gajendra IV	1600
5.	Kuteera	1600
6.	Vanashree I	1600
7.	Vanashree II	1600
8.	Vanashree III	1600
9.	Vanashree IV	1600
10.	Vanashree V	3200
11.	Chital I	1600
12.	Chital II	1600
13.	Harini I	1600
14.	Harini II	1600
15.	Kokila I	1600
16.	Kokila II	1600
17.	Papeeha I	1600
18.	Papeeha II	1600
19.	Mayura I	1600
20.	Mayura II	1600
21.	Dormitory (20 bed)	4000
22.	Dormitory (10 bed)	2000
23.	Dormitory (9 bed)	1800
24.	Dormitory (6 bed)	1200
25.	Vanaranjini I	1600
26.	Vanaranjini II	1600
27.	Vanasuma	1600

check in Time 12.00 to 7.30 pm – if you arrive between 7.30 pm and 11:00 am you will not be entertained to check in.

Wildlife Safari

safari bus

Presently the safari activates are taking place in the entire designated tourism area by treating it as on unit.

There are 08 department safari buses & 05 Gypsys (are being charged Rs. 3000.00/ Trip with Park Entry Fee) to carry the visitors in to the Eco-tourism area of Bandipur Tiger Reserve.

a. Safari_Tariff

	Park Entry Fee	Jungle Safari	Walk-in Safari in Bus
Adult	Rs. 250/-	Rs.   100/-	Rs. 350/-
Children	Rs. 250/-	Rs. 50/-	Rs. 300/-

b. Safari Timings#

For Buses

Session	1st Trip Start Time	1st Trip Ends Time	2nd Trip Start Time	2nd Trip  Time	3rd Trip Start Time	3rd Trip End Time
Morning	06:30 AM	07:30 AM	07:30 AM	08:30 AM	08:30 AM	09:30 AM
Evening	03:30 PM	04:30 PM	04:30 PM	05:30 PM	05:30 PM	06:30 PM

For Gypsy

Session	1st Trip Start Time	1st Trip Ends Time	2nd Trip Start Time	2nd Trip End Time
Morning	06:30 AM	08:00 AM	08:00 AM	09:30 AM
Evening	03:30 PM	05:00 PM	05:00 PM	06:30 PM

Visitors are requested to be at ticket counter before 20-30 Mins to get their tickets.

Cancellation and Refund policies#

1. Cancellation before 48 hours before check in time 20% will be deducted.

2. Cancellation before 24 hours before check in time 60% will be deducted.

3. Any other cancellations no refunds.

4. No cancellation for safari tickets.

7. For Cancellation please drop a mail to bandipurreception@gmail.com

Canteen timings

Breakfast 8.30 am to 09.30 am, Lunch 1.30 pm to 2.30 pm , Dinner 8.00 pm to 9.00 pm.

bandipur canteen

only vegetarian food

Souvenir shop

There is a souvenir shop having with the equipments & tourism articles and handicraft articles will be sold to the tourists.

 How to Reach

From kerala through wayanad to gundalpet to bandipur or from nilambor to mudumalai to bandipur
From tamilnadu through ooty to mudumalai to bandipur

From karnataka through gundalpet to bandipur

 Night Traffic 
Two National Highways 181 and 766 are passing through Bandipur Tiger Reserve, movement of vehicles in these National Highways are being closed from 21.00 Hrs to 06.00 Hrs.

EnquiriesReception Center, Ph:  08229-236051Mr. Suresh. P. C, Forest Guard , +91 948-299-2012Mr. Appanna ,Forest Guard  ,+91 944-960-3127

CONTACTS
Address: NH 67, Hangala Village, Gundlupet Taluk, Chamarajanagar District, Bandipur, Karnataka 571126

Area: 874 km²

Established: 1974

Conservator of Forests & Director,
Bandipur Tiger Reserve,
Bandipur, Gundlupet Taluk,
Chamarajanagar District,
Karnataka – 571126

Ph: 08229-236043/60;089707 68530

Conservator of Forests and Director

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