 |
| |
 |
| |
| |
| |
The Bandipur
National Park is one of the most intriguing
wild-life centers. Established in 1931 by
the Mysore Maharajhas, this park is nestled
in the foothills of the Nilgiris. The Bandipur
National Park is a beautiful forest reserve
located in the southern Indian state of Karnataka.
It lies in the shadow of the Western Ghats
on the Deccan plateau, and spreads across
an area of about 875 sq km, 780-1455 m above
sea level. The region is well endowed with
vegetation and flora that ranges from dry
and tropical deciduous and evergreen forests
to open grassy woodlands. Valuable hardwoods,
including rosewood and teak, are found here.
The Moyar River runs through this national
park and irrigates it, together with two other
minor rivulets. The river also acts as a boundary
between the park and the Madhumalai Sanctuary.
Bandipur is one of the finest and most accessible
habitats of the Asiatic elephant. Its vast
open spaces make it a pleasant and convenient
outing for visitors to see the elephant in
its natural surroundings.
Bandipur National Park is a single ecological
‘continuum’ that comprises Wayanad-Nagarhole-Mysore-wildlife
reserves. Due to geographic, climatic and
vegetation commonality, these wildlife reserves
share common wildlife. One of the best ways
to experience the jungle is to take a ride
on elephant back, or try a night vigil in
a watchtower or machan and have a clear view
above the tree cover. Boats and angling facilities
are also available inside the park.
Due to it's proximity to nearby big towns
like Mysore and Bangalore, has also become
a weekend getaway spot for tourists. Unfortunately,
this creates accommodation availability problems
for the true wildlife enthusiast, who is well
advised to make his bookings at least a month
in advance, if visiting on a weekend. If you
are a true wildlife and nature lover, then
it is advisable to strike off weekends totally
from your days of visit to the park. You will
only then be able to truly enjoy the park's
natural splendour. |
| Climate
& Best time to Visit – Bandipur National Park |
| This
park is a wildlife enthusiast and photographer's
dream. It offers excellent accommodation and
internal transportation facilities. The temperature
varies from season to season but mostly ranges
between 10 degrees and 35 degrees centigrade.
The altitude across the park ranges from 680
meters at the lowest to 1454 meters at the
highest point, which is located at a mountain
peak known as Gopalswamy Betta. The park has
an average annual rainfall of 1200mm and the
wet months are mainly between June and August.
The ideal time for visiting the park is between
March - June and then September - November.
|
| Wild
Attractions in Bandipur
National Park |
| The Bandipur
region is also rich in avian population. Peafowl
and the game birds like the grey jungle fowl,
red spur fowl etc. are the most common avians
found in the national park. The Kabini backwaters
and the larger tanks attract cormorants, ducks,
herons, teals, and waders. Among the woodland
birds the hawk eagle, serpent eagle, the collared
scops owl, the yellow-legged green pigeon,
parakeets, woodpeckers and barbets, hornbills,
drongos, scarlet minivets, and diverse warblers
can be easily seen in the national park. |
| Mammals
at Bandipur National
park : |
- Bonner Macaque Nilgiri Langur (adjoining
areas) Dhole
- Smooth-coated Otter Common Palm Civet
Stripe-necked Mongoose
- Jungle Cat Tiger
- Wild Boar Chital Gaur
- Indian Palm Squirrel Grizzled Indian
Squirrel Liontail Macaque
- Golden Jackal Sloth Bear
- Indian Grey Mongoose Striped Hyaena
Rusty-spotted Cat
- Ratel Indian Spotted Chevrotain Sambar
- Nilgiri Tahr (adjoining areas) Indian
Porcupine Hanuman Langur
- Bengal Fox Eurasian Otter Small Indian
Civet
- Ruddy Mongoose Leopard Cat Leopard
- Indian Elephant Indian Muntjac Four-horned
Antelope
- Indian Pangolin Indian Hare Red Giant
Flying squirrel
- Indian Giant Squirrel
|
| How
to reach |
| Bandipur
National Park , can be easily access through
air, train or bus. |
By
Air: The he Bangalore airport is
the nearest airport and is 220 kms away from
Bandipur.
By Rail: The
nearest railhead is Nanjangud, 55 kms away
followed by the Mysore station at a distance
of 80 kms. One can easily hire a taxi or catch
a bus or train from Mysore or Ooty.
By
Road: The Bandipur National Park
is 220 kms from Bangalore ; 80 kms from Mysore
and 80 kms from Ooty. The Gundulpet town is
20 kms away from Bandipur and is the nearest
road head in Bandipur. The national park is
well connected through road with every big
or small town. |
| So,
what are you waiting for..?
Pack your bags and enjoy the adventure and
the excitement, you seek. |
| |
|
| |
|
|
