Question 1

What’s so special about visiting the Bandipur National Park?

Accepted Answer

Bandipur National Park in India is famously known as one of the best managed and most beautiful national parks. Owing to its picturesque settings amidst the lofty Western Ghats, the landscape of this park is a delight for the eyes. The highest point in the sanctuary is Gopalaswamy Betta (Hill), about 16 Km. from Gundlupet, which soars to a height of 4,770 ft. above sea level making it an ideal destination for trekking. It is also renowned for its diverse flora and fauna that attracts many wildlife enthusiasts. Bandipur supports a wide range of timber trees including teak, rosewood, sandalwood, Indian laurel, Indian kino tree, giant clumping bamboo, clumping bamboo and Grewia tibiae folia. Bandipur also holds a good population of endangered and vulnerable species like Indian elephants, gaurs, tigers, sloth bears, muggers, Indian rock pythons, four-horned antelopes, jackals and dholes.

Question 2

Which are the best wildlife safari tours in Bandipur?

Accepted Answer

Bandipur is one of the beautiful wildlife sanctuary located in south India with variety of flora and fauna. Bandipur safari offers maximum tiger sightings when compared to other wildlife sanctuaries in south India. This park is famous for its wildlife riches.The best wildlife safari tours offered in Bandipur are:
Bus Safari: Stretching for about for 45 minutes, this safari allows people to ride in a bus, van and gypsy accommodating 15-25 people. Elephant safari: It is available during tourism season and best to reach deeper spots in the park. Elephant ride most preferred if you wish to spot tigers and other carnivorous animals that are found deep in the park.Jeep safari is the best one. For photography and spotting numerous animals, this is the most recommended ones, jeep trip stretches for 2 to 3 hours. Jeep night safari is available in the park by some jeep drivers. However, night safari is illegal and it is better to avoid.

Question 3

Which are the top camping sites in Bandipur?

Accepted Answer

Bandipur national park is important in the scheme of India’s effort towards nature conservation. With a scenic background, it is ideal for a small retreat away from the chaos of the city and appreciate the wildlife. One can indulge in adventure and activities like outdoor camping , wildlife tracking , stream fishing , trekking , horse riding etc. while camping. 
For camping, one can look for accommodation at Bandipur National over a wide ranging variety of cottages and guest houses close to the national park. The government of Karnataka provides spacious and comfortable accommodation at Bandipur national Park at reasonable rates. Some of the best places for camping are Jungle Lodges and Resorts, The Cicada, The Serai, Dholes Den, and Mudumalai Deep Jungle Home.

Question 4

Which are the best biking tours in Bandipur?

Accepted Answer

Bandipur is a stunning wildlife sanctuary that is amongst the largest biospheres in India. Many people go for a biking tour when visiting Bandipur to experience the feeling of thrill and adventure. It is also a great way to be mesmerized by the enthralling natural beauty of Bandipur National Park. Tourists can go for a bike tour BMW GS, Triumph Tiger XRX, Royal Enfield etc.
The biking tour commences and takes you through the fabulous expanses of Madikeri, Mysore, Ooty, Nagarhole Reserve, Vythiri , Coonoor and many more hill stations for a duration of 11 days.

Question 5

Which are the top attractions on a sightseeing tour of Bandipur?

Accepted Answer

What makes Bandipur one of the popular ecological havens in India is the plethora of sights it offers. The national park is situated to some of the most scenic destinations and historically significant places in South India and allows a breathtaking sightseeing tour for all the tourists. If your idea of a perfect vacation is to spend some time among the wildlife in the blissful silence of the forest, then Bandipur in Karnataka is the right place for you to be!
Some of the top attractions which you can spot on a sightseeing tour of Bandipur are:
Himavad Gopalaswamy BettaNilgiri Biosphere Reserve Biligirirangan HillsMudumalai National ParkMalai Mahadeshwara HillsSulthan Bathery

Question 6

Which are the best temples to visit in Bandipur?

Accepted Answer

Not only Bandipur National Park is a biological hotspot being home to a wide array of flora and fauna, it is also a delight for travelers on a cultural exploration. There are plethora of interesting landmarks and vibrant places of social and cultural importance which you can spot while traveling in Bandipur National Park. You can spot many temples when visiting Bandipur and appreciate the lively past and imposing architecture of these places. 
Some of the best temples to visit in Bandipur are:Gopalaswamy Betta Biligiri Rangaswamy TempleAnjanayar TempleMalai Mahadeshwara Temple

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