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Bannerghatta National Park In Bangalore, Karnataka
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About Bannerghatta National Park in Bangalore
Bannerghatta National Park is located on Bannerghatta Road in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was declared as a national park in the year 1974, and has remained an integral biological reserve in Bangalore ever since. As the nearest city to Bannerghatta National Park is Bangalore itself, you can easily reach here by cab, taxi or local transport.
One of the most popular attractions of Bangalore, Bannerghatta National Park is a must visit for nature and wildlife lovers. It is a chance for visitors to watch animals in a safe environment. The enclosures at Bannerghatta National Park Bangalore attempt to mimic the natural habitat of a wild animal so that they feel at home. The animals in Bannerghatta National Park that one can expect to see include tigers, bears, deer, elephants, monkeys and many others. The best part about seeing these Bannerghatta national park animals is that some of these animals are part of a rescue attempt. Volunteer workers rescued bears, birds, monkeys and other animals from circuses and individuals who used them to make money, and brought them to the park.
For the adventure seeker, there are options of going on Bannerghatta national park safari as well. When planning to go on a safari in Bannerghatta National park, one can choose from options such as a Lion and Tiger Safari, a Bear Safari or an Herbivore Safari, as per one’s specifications. Going on a safari is the best chance for any avid wildlife and nature enthusiast to know all about Bannerghatta National park. The Bannerghatta National park safari timings and price are dependent upon which safaris are chosen. For instance, the grand safari at Bannerghatta National Park costs around INR 260 for an adult, and INR 130 for children.
Apart from the safari and the zoo enclosures, there is also a butterfly park in Bannerghatta National Park, which is a must visit and an absolute delight for the visitors. There are also several other tourist places near Bannerghatta National park to visit, such as temples and gardens. The Bannerghatta National Park weekly holiday on Tuesday, so visitors must make sure to plan accordingly.
Attractions Inside Bannerghatta National Park
Elephant Sanctuary - it is a park built inside the Bannerghatta National Park in Bangalore to act as an elephant sanctuary. It has a fenced boundary within which all the elephants present here can roam freely. The entire park sprawls across an area of 122 acres where you can interact with the elephants without any worry. This Elephant Park was engineered by the elephant expert Carol Buckley.
Zoo - the zoo in Bannerghatta National Park is home to a variety of exhibits which portray the diverse wildlife in the park. You will also find a reptile park and a tiny theatre which are built nearby.
Butterfly Park - famous as India’s premier butterfly enclosure, this park is spread across a sprawling area of 7.5 acres. Inside its premises, you will find a museum, conservatory and an audiovisual room for an interesting purpose of visit. The conservatory has nearly twenty species of butterflies and an artificial ecosystem of its own.
Facts About Bannerghatta National Park
Some of the interesting facts about Bannerghatta National Park that you did not know are :
In the year 1972, a mini zoo was created inside the already existing Bannerghatta National Park which is now home to more than 78 species of animals. There are almost 1300 animals in the park.
The Butterfly Park present here is home to more than 20 species of butterfly found in the huge space of 10,000 square feet.
The elephant fence for the Elephant Sanctuary in Bannerghatta National Park was funded by PETA India.
Animals that are spotted in Bannerghatta National Park in Bangalore include elephants, Royal Bengal tigers, monitor lizards, Indian gazelles, leopards, Asiatic lions, jackals, sloth bears, hippos, wild boars, barking deer, spotted deer, langurs, foxes, crocodiles, white tigers, bears, king lions, etc.
Places To Visit Near Bannerghatta National Park
During a tour of Bannerghatta National Park, check out some of the beautiful places and locations around.
There is a group of small hills located around the Park which act as a little trekking ground for adventure lovers. Out of the several trekking routes, Uddi Gebande is located at a distance of 3.5 km, Hajjamana Kallu at a distance of 3 km and Mirza Hill at a distance of 1.5 km.
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Where is Bannerghatta National Park?
The Bannerghatta national park is located close to the outskirts of Bangalore City, away from the city center.
When is Bannerghatta National Park open?
The park is open on all days, except Tuesdays, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Are there any shops and restaurants inside the Bannerghatta National Park?
Yes, there are restaurants and a few shops inside the park.
Is outside food allowed in Bannerghatta National Park?
In the park area where there are safaris, outside food is not allowed but inside the zoo area, you can take outside food.
In which district is Bannerghatta National Park?
Bannerghatta National Park is located in the district of Bangalore in Karnataka.
Which day is Bannerghatta National Park closed?
Bannerghatta National Park is closed every week on Tuesday.
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