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Bandipur |
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Best Time for Viewing |
| Forest Department tours begin in the early mornings
between 6 am and 9 am and evenings between 4 pm and 6 pm. After
dusk, elephants should not be disturbed in their migratory routes
and therefore night rounds are not permitted. |
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Climate |
| The temperature ranges between a moderate 18°C
to 24°C almost throughout the year. It may rise upto 37°C
on a hot summer day, but the altitude normally compensates for
the heat. The sun is hot during the summers and causes the green
forests to dry out between February and April.
The southwest monsoons bring moderate rain, but the strong
winds of the northeast monsoons from mid-January to mid-March
are sometimes treacherous. |
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Best time to visit |
November to June is the best season.
Winters are the most pleasant, but wildlife sightings are best
in March or April.
For budding entomologists, there is a profusion of insects
just before the rains in June or soon after the rains in September.
During a drought, Bandipur is almost devoid of animals since
most of them move to the adjoining Mudumalai Reserve. |
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Getting There |
Air:
Bangalore (190 km) is the nearest airport, and is well connected
with other major cities.
Rail:
Nanjangud (55 km), is the nearest railhead. Mysore is another
option that is probably better connected with the rest of
India, than the former railhead.
Road:
Gundulpet, at a distance of 20 km, is the nearest town. Bandipur
is located on the highway between Mysore and Udhagamandalam,
hence buses usually stop here. KSRTC buses plying between
these two cities drop visitors at the entrance of the National
Park at the Forest Department's reception centre. There are
about 12 buses every day from 9 am till about 5 pm, and it
takes two and a half to three hours to get there, though Mysore
is marginally nearer. Bangalore town via Mysore, is about
220 km away by road. Coimbatore (168 km) can be reached via
Udhagamandalam. |
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Getting Around |
Entry costs Rs 150 per day for foreigners. The
fees are substantially less for for Indians:
Adults: Rs 5, Children: Rs 2, but are subject to change at short
notice. Private vehicles are not permitted within the park.
The Forest Department provides a bus that leaves every hour
between 6 am and 9 am, and between 4 pm and 6 pm. The tour
costs about Rs 15 for an hour. Bus tours can also be booked
in advance at the Forest Department office. Elephant rides
cost Rs 20 per person and a group of four people are escorted
into the forest at a time.
You pay a fee of Rs 10 for an ordinary camera, and Rs 100
for a video camera. |
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Accommodation |
Forest Department Deluxe Bungalows
These are large, affordable bungalows with bathrooms and hot
water. Meals can be prepared with advance notice. Reservations
must be made beforehand at the wildlife department offices in
Mysore or Bangalore.
Tariff: Bungalow: Rs 75 to Rs 150.
Dormitory beds: Rs 20.
Gajendra Cottages
Rooms with attached bathrooms and a verandah are available.
Aranya Bhavan,
18th Cross Road,
Malleswaram,
Bangalore.
Tel: 080-334 1993
Cottage: Rs 150-225.
Dormitories: Rs 25.
Hotel Mayura Prakruti (KSTDC)
Pleasant cottages on the Mysore road, just three km from the
park. Bookings can be made directly or at the tourist offices
in Mysore and Bangalore.
Tel: 08229-7301
Tariff: Double: Rs 275,
Cottage: Rs 375.
Bush Betta
This is a plush private resort located four km from the Bandipur
Reception Centre, from where your transport is arranged. The
tariff includes all meals, an elephant ride and a jeep safari.
Advance bookings are necessary and can be made at:
Gainnet, Raheja Plaza,
Ground Floor,
Richmond Road,
Bangalore.
Tel: 080-551 2631
Fax: 080-559 3451
Tariff: Single: US$ 85 (Rs 3,400 approximately),
Double: US$ 155 (Rs 6,200 approximately).
Tusker Trails
This is a resort located close to the Mangala village towards
the eastern side of the Park with six twin-bed cottages. There
is a swimming pool on the premises. It is run by the former
maharaja's daughter and has what you might call the royal
touch.
Hospital Cottage,
Bangalore Palace,
Bangalore.
Tel : 080-334 2862
Fax : 080-559 3451
Tariff Single : US$ 85 or approximately Rs 3,400.
Tariff: Double : US$ 155 or approximately Rs 6,200.
Tiger Ranch
Bamboo cottages are available at Rs 940. The place has a reputation
for being ecologically conscious.
Ranch Colorado Resorts
Contact : +91-9880-600-800
Tel : 080-337 4558
Fax : 080-337 3508
E-mail : info@tigerranch.net
Website : www.tigerranch.net
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