Bandipur is National Reserve in the Karnataka. Wild animals and birds are conserved in this reserve. A few kilometres away from the capital city, Bangalore, this reserve is one of the popular tourist places visited as a weekend getaway. The place is surrounded by unruffled atmosphere and is eco-friendly. Surrounded by foliage and lush greenery, you can find elephants grazing, and spot other birds and wild animals.
This reserve also has animal care centre which takes take of their health and breeding problems. Injured animals are treated at this centre. This reserve has natural waters coming from Moyar, Nugu, and Kabini rivers.You can go on bird watching tours and take wildlife safaris at this reserve. You can use guided safaris, which are either on foot or jeep.
You can also take elephant safaris. Since this reserve is located at the foothills of Nilgiris, you have abundant spots adventure activities like trekking, camping, and mountaineering. You can take a guided camping activity and listen to the camping stories that can give you an adrenalin rush.
You can also find a forest of well-preserved sandalwood trees in this reserve. August to November is the best time to visit the reserve as the climate is cool. The safaris ride is only for duration of 45 minutes, strictly. There are very few places to see at this reserve.
You can get to Bandipur in a bus or by road from Mysore or Bangalore.
Carry trekking gear, mosquito repellent, torches, energy bars, water bottles, and cameras.
Wear full sleeved clothes; avoid wearing colourful or vibrant clothes. Wear colours that blend with the foliage of the forest.
Avoid wearing perfumes or deodorants.
Maintain silence, do not catcall animals, or make any noise.
Respect the animal habitats. Make way for animals when trekking or taking safaris on foot.
Maintain schedule and be there on the safari spot on time.
Do not make other tourists wait for you.
Do not smoke or litter the place during safaris or treks.
Enter the reserve only after taking permission.
Do not take anything away from the forest or leave anything behind in the forest or reserve during safaris or treks.
Take only guided tours, treks, and camping.
You can stay at cottages, hotels, resorts close to the reserve.
Monkey menace is common outside reserve; do not feed monkeys or any wild animals inside or outside the reserve.
Observe wildlife only from a safe distance.
No private vehicles are allowed inside the reserve.
Only park approved vehicles are allowed inside the reserve and accompanied by a guard.