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Together with Nagarhole and Mudumalai National Parks, Bandipur is part of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. It supports endangered species including Asian elephant, gaur, sloth bear, striped hyena, and the endemic giant flying squirrel.

Established in 1974, Bandipur is part of the Tiger Reserves' project with a decent tiger population, and is well known for its protected sandalwood trees and beautiful vegetation, under the canopy of the Western Ghats mountains. Within the park, the Kabini reservoir provides a water facility and the grazing ground for hundreds of elephants during the severe and prolonged dry season.

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Key info

  • Ideal for viewing: Asian elephant, Indian giant squirrel, tiger, leopard, sloth bear
  • Where: Karnataka State, India

Wildlife trips

This wildlife location is featured in the following itineraries:

Jungle Trails of Southern India

Discover India’s unspoilt south; view tiger, leopard, elephant and sloth bear at Nagarhole, Bandipur and Periyar National Parks, enjoy guided walks at Thattekad and Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, and explore the backwaters of Kerala by boat. A complete wildlife immersion to bring The Jungle Book alive! Find out more about Jungle Trails of Southern India

  • Price (inc. flights): 16 days from £5,195
  • Trip type:
    Tailor-made Holiday
  • When to go:
    • J
    • F
    • M
    • A
    • O
    • N
    • D

Wild Karnataka

With some of India’s least spoiled and most serene protected areas, and all of the country’s best-loved wildlife, including tiger, leopard, Asian wild dog and Asian elephant, the southern state of Karnataka is a little-known gem. This small group tour visits its finest protected areas. Find out more about Wild Karnataka

  • Price (inc. flights): 11 days from £4,995
  • Trip type:
    Group Tour
    Tailor-made can be arranged
  • When to go:
    • J
    • F
    • M
    • A
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Bandipur Safari Lodge

Bandipur Safari Lodge

This modern lodge, in traditional safari style, is the gateway to the tigers, leopards, Asian elephants and Asian wild dogs of Bandipur National Park. It offers comfortable rooms, delicious local cuisine, well-maintained vehicles and excellent naturalist guides for an outstanding visit to the park. Find Out More about Bandipur Safari Lodge