Bandipur National Park
Located at the confluence of the Western and Eastern Ghats, Bandipur is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve and hosts some of the highest wildlife densities in Asia, especially tigers, leopards, and elephants.
Area (km²)
874.2
Established
1974
District
Chamarajanagar
Nearest City
Mysuru
Quick Facts
Bandipur forms the core of the largest protected area in South India along with Nagarhole, Mudumalai, and Wayanad.
The park has a night vehicle ban on NH-766 to protect nocturnal wildlife.
Chital (spotted deer) here form some of the largest herds seen anywhere in India.
Bandipur was one of India's first Project Tiger reserves, established in 1974.
Habitat & Best Time to Visit
Habitat Types
Best Time to Visit
Oct – May
Night travel on National Highway 766 through the park is restricted to protect wildlife.
Designations
Gates & Safari Zones
Bandipur
Zone Core
Main entry on NH-766.
Gopalaswamy Betta
Zone Core
Hilltop entry; panoramic views.
