National Park
Karnataka
Bandipur National Park
"The jewel of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve."
Terrain, Flora & Logistics
The Terrain Narrative
A dry deciduous forest that connects the Western and Eastern Ghats. Part of the massive Nilgiri ecological complex.
Flora & Fauna
Teak, Rosewood, and Sandalwood trees. Diverse butterfly populations.
Photography Strategy
The "Golden Hour" here is spectacular against the backdrop of the Gopalaswamy Hills. Use the rolling terrain to your advantage for silhouettes.
Key Species Index
Tiger
Elephant
Gaur
Dhole
Field Logistics
Peak Sighting Window
October to May.
Access Coordinates
Air: Bangalore (BLR) - 260km Rail: Mysore - 80km
Operational Hours
Evening
15:30 - 18:30
Morning
06:00 - 09:00
Architectural Stays
Lodges of Bandipur National Park
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Snow Leopard Lodge (Ulle)
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The Ultimate Travelling Camp (Thiksey)
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Lungalmar Remote Camp
The Narrative Link
Journeys through Bandipur National Park
Signature expeditions featuring this territory.
Explore the Tiger Corridors.
Every destination is a piece of a larger story. Our signature expeditions weave these parks together into a seamless narrative of the wild.
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