Bandipur Tour Packages

1. Gopalaswamy Betta

What’s Special: Picturesque Views

Nearby Attractions: Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple, Anjaneyar Temple, Bandipur Wildlife Sanctuary

Entry Fees*: Free

Timings: 08:30 am to 05:00 pm

Built By: King Chola Ballala

Built In: 1315 AD

Distance from Airport: 70.1 km

This is a temple of Lord Krishna situated at the highest peak of the Bandipur National park. The temperature is favorable to visit all around the year by road transport.

2. Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary

What’s Special: Flora and Fauna, Birds, Safari ride

Nearby Attractions: Pykara Lake, Bandipur Tiger Safari, Needle Rock Viewpoint, Kalhatty Waterfalls

Entry Fees*: INR 15

Timings: 07:00 am to 09:00 am and 03:00 pm to 06:00 pm

Built In: 1940

Distance from Airport: 76.1 km

This is a place for a variety of wildlife, including elephants, leopards, wild dogs, deer, gaur, etc. More than 200 rare species of birds reside in the park, including a red crest, vultures, mynas, owls, parakeets, etc. You may book the tickets from the forest department for the elephant safari and minibus safari within the park.

3. Biligiriranga Hills

What’s Special: Serves as a contact between Eastern and Western Ghats, Flora and fauna

Nearby Attractions: K. Gudi National Park, BRT Wildlife Sanctuary, Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple, Dodda Sampige Mara

Timings: 07:00 am to 02:00 pm and 04:00 pm to 06:00 pm

Distance from Airport: 214.5 km

This is one of the most scenic places here with a variety of flora and fauna. It is also the initial point of the Eastern Ghats which meets Western Ghats from one end. The whole area is rich in a variety of species of plants and animals and also helps in gene transfer.

4. Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve

What’s Special: Biodiversity, Vegetation, Flowering plants

Nearby Attractions: Tridevi Amman Temple, Subramaniyar Temple, Soundamman Temple

Entry Fees*: INR 50 for adults

Timings: 08:00 am to 06:00 pm

Built In: 1986

Distance from Airport :110.8 km

This is one of UNESCO’s world heritage sites that spread across the states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka. Visit the place if you are keen to see the elephants and tigers.

5. Theppakadu Elephant Camp

What’s Special: Elephant soccer and races

Nearby Attractions: Mudumalai National Park, Needle Rock View Point, Wenlock Downs 9th Mile Shooting Point, Government Botanical Garden

Entry Fees*: INR 30

Timings: 07:00 am to 06:00 pm

Built In: 1927

Distance from Airport: 81.6 km

Visit this awesome place to witness the famous elephant soccer and races, which has attracted tourists from everywhere. They organize on Saturday and Sunday evenings, so you should visit during the weekend.

Best Time to Visit

The Bandipur national park tour package takes you to a world of enchanting beauty with lush greenery, fantastic flora and fauna, marvelous scenery; spectacular view of the park is a real treat to your eyes. The best season to visit Bandipur National park is during the winter season between October – March.

Monsoon season (July – September)

The temperature ranging between 22-28 degrees C makes the visit to the National park worth remembering. The weather during these months is pleasant with little humidity, and the sky adds color to Nature. The extraordinary sky is stunning and beautiful the whole day with few rain spells that make it difficult to spot wildlife.

Winter season (October – March)

The temperature ranges between 15 – 18 degrees C during winters when the weather is exceptionally magnetizing and charming for tourists to visit the uniqueness in the park. The beauty of beautiful greens and the mist covering the entire forest will spellbind you. The fabulous greens soon after the monsoons flow with the breeze leaves an impressive view on the minds of the tourists. A safari in cold weather is a joyful ride for you and your family.  One can take the Bandipur National Park Safari package and go on a jeep safari in the winter season.

Summer season (March- June)

The temperature ranges between 32°C-38°C and it is hot during the day and pleasing in the evenings. Many migratory birds visit the park during the summer season and the weather in the evening is pleasant for a safari.

How to Reach

As you are finalizing the Bandipur package with your tour operator, you need to take the best transport for the destination that is not only economical and enjoyable but also saves money.

By Air

The nearest airport to the park is the Coimbatore airport, which is only 55 km away. from the airport, you can take a bus or cab to reach Bandipur. Another airport is Bangalore International Airport, which is 255 km away from the Park.

By Train

The closest railway station is of Mysore, which is around 80 kilometers away from the park. It takes about 1 to 1.5 hours from the railway station to reach the national park. You can conveniently take the train till Mysore and then book a cab to take you to Bandipur National Park.

By Road

There are many private and government buses available from Karnataka and Tamil Nadu which directly go to Bandipur National Park.