5 Places to Visit in Bandipur, Tourist Places & Top Attractions

Places to see in Bandipur

Bandipur, Karnataka is reckoned to be one of the finest tiger reserves in India and rightly so, because the places to visit in Bandipur are nature’s gems, worth feasting your eyes on! It isn’t just known for its national park that stretches across 874 sq. km and is a national treasure, but it is the captivating beauty of the other parks and temples around that’ll leave you in awe!

Some of the best places to visit in and around Bandipur are the Gopalaswamy Betta, which houses the Gopalaswamy Temple and is frequented for some soul-searching and inner peace. The town of Sultan Bathery that is home to the Edakkal Caves, is another major attraction. It turns back time with intricate carvings on the walls of the caves that showcase the lives of ancient locals. Explore more about Bandipur National Park through Bandipur Tour PackagesMudumalai National Park, that is part of the 4000 sq kms plus Nilgiri Biosphere is a must-visit too.

If you want to spend a good amount of time exploring Bandipur, make sure you stay amidst rich nature at the quaint treehouses in Masinagudi, which offer a unique experience to both kids and adults.Being historically significant and delightfully scenic is what makes Bandipur a gift of nature that is every bit worth exploring!

Here are some of the best places to visit in Bandipur:

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Once a hunting ground, ironically, Bandipur National Park was transformed into a reserve in 1974 and has been a point of interest, ever since. Replete with endangered wildlife and rich deciduous teak and sandalwood forests, Bandipur paints a unique picture that attracts tourists from near and far. 

A safari through the vast park reveals rare species like hornbills, sloth bears, panthers, and deer, roaming freely in their natural habitat. Beholding nature’s beauty, Bandipur is an epitome of Karnataka’s ever-abundant riches!

Location: NH 67, Hangala Village, Gundlupet Taluk, Bandipur, Karnataka 571126


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Tucked away in the enormous Bandipur National Park, Gopalaswamy Betta is a majestic hill with a peak 1450 metres above sea level. The forest-clad hill is not only known for being the highest peak in the park, but for the mist that engulfs it for most of the year, giving it the name Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta, as ‘Himavad’ translates to ‘fog’ in the local language. Apart from the elephant rides here, which the spot is most popular for, another attraction that tourists flock to is the Gopalaswamy Temple, situated atop the hill. 

The temple pays tribute to one of the incarnations of Lord Krishna and is a preferred spot for solitude, especially at sunrise and sunset when the view beyond the temple soothes your soul. A place of worship amidst natural beauty is a testimony to the fact that Bandipur is more than just a scenic place.

Distance from Bandipur National Park: 18 kms

Location: NH 67, Hangala Village, Bandipur National Park, Gundlupet Taluk, Bandipur, Karnataka 571126


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Recognized as the UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2012, Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve encircles Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala’s various national parks and extends across a massive area of 5,520 sq. km. A trek through the reserve opens doors to splendid sights like the wildlife, the dense trees, and the incredible Western Ghats. 

The reserve boasts of elephants and tigers, primarily, since it is dedicated to the conservation of these species, but apart from that you’re sure to spot unique animals like gaurs, Indian Leopards, lion-tailed macaques, and even the Malabar giant squirrel, which is a rare sight. Prepare to set your eyes on some breathtaking beauty amidst vivid flowers, exotic plants and greenery like you’ve never seen before!

Distance from Bandipur National Park: 35 kms

Location: Mudumalai, Tamil Nadu 643223


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06 October 2015
Excellent
Safari's is something that always gets me into my excitement mode. I loved the jungle safari - great place, descent accommodation. Explored a lot of hidden natural beauties here- Amazing experience.
18 September 2015
Excellent
Absolutely stunning place to stay and explore. It feels really nice to see the wild life and see their natural habitat. It is a nice experience after spending such a long time in the city.
20 June 2015
Excellent
Amazing experience. Loved the entire trip - safari was indeed worth all the money. Its was a complete family outing for us and I just couldn't believe how freely animals roam here. For once I felt as if it was a movie set-up, we were lucky enough to witness variety of wildlife species here. Accommodation was decent , Had a lovely experience!
11 January 2016
Superb
A good tiger reserve needing lots of patience to sight a tiger. A good hillt terrain with plenty of elephants. happy to be part of this safari.
04 January 2016
Superb
It took us about two hours from Mysore, to get into Bandipur National Park. As soon as we entered the park premises, we have found 100s of deers freely roaming around, langoors hopping around, peacocks wandering, and wild boars boaring around. We knew we have finally arrived in almost a ‘real’ forest. i had an awesome safari experience.
Ahilya Pandey The Serai Bandipur
Excellent
Stayed for two days.. a very beautiful and pleasant place to hangout with family and friends...safe for kids...we really enjoyed the stay here
Adhrit Khan The Serai Bandipur
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We loved our stay at this resort. The location is decent and it has lot of open space to stroll around and enjoy the lush greenery. Sunset view from here is spectacular.
Nice feeling being in the lap of nature with amazing flora and fauna, the place is very well-kept not only we spot many amazing animals like elephants, tiger, colorful birds, and lots but this place has great scenery of the forest, river, and mountains... Nice arrangement of accommodations, foods, transfers, & activities... Love this experience would definitely return back 1-day.
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A perfect escape in nature, Windflower Resort was offered to me for my acccommodations on my vacation when i booked a holiday package form Thrillophilia. The place is surrounded by lush greenery and rooms are well appointed too. My preference criteria was all met in this package and i also enjoyed easy check in and check out at the resort.
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