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Bandipur |
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Nesting in the foothills of the Nilgiris, the Bandipur National Park was formed by extending the Venugopal Wildlife Park , set up in 1931 by the Mysore Maharajas. It is one of the tiger reserves in the country.
A popular game resort of the rulers of Mysore , the flora in the forest comprises Teak, Rosewood, Honne, Mathi, Bamboo and Sandal Trees. The important animals in the park are Tiger, Elephant, Gaur, Leopard, Chital and Sambar. Birds like the Peafowl, Partridge, Quail, Hornbill and Ibis are also found here. Apart from these, Dhole(wild dog), Sambar, Muntjac or Barking Deer, Giant Squirrel and sometimes Sloth Bear and Nocturnal Porcupine and Blacknaped hare may be seen in the sanctuary.
Well planned motorable roads close to the perennial and seasonal water points, and adequate open space in the jungle allow visitors to observe animals closely, particularly elephant herds, by car. It is always advisable to maintain a safe distance from these large animals even if you are in your car.
Pug marks on soft earth in the permissible tourism zone attest to the presence of tigers, though they are rarely sighted. Much less seen is the leopard, the other major carnivore.
Visitors can hire elephants or a vehicle to go round the park. They can also visit the nearby Mudumalai wildlife sanctuary in Tamil Nadu. The Moyar river forms a natural boundary between the two.
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How
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District:
Chamarajanagar |
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Mysore - 80km
Ooty - 80km
Bangalore - 220km
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Mysore - 80km |
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Bangalore - 220km |
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Where
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Bush Betta Holiday Wildlife
Adventure Resort
Mangala Village ,
Gundlupet Taluk,
Chamarajanagar - 571 126
Tel(Reservation office):
0821-2243273, 51125220-1
Email: bushbetta@vsnl.com
Web site: www.bushbetta.com
Tariff: Rs. 1990/-
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Tusker Trails
Mangala Village ,
Gundlupet Taluk,
Chamarajanagar - 571 126
Tel: 0821-2636055
Email: rajsafaris@hotmail.com
Tariff Range : Rs. 1700/- to Rs. 900/-
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Forest Department Cottages
Bandipur National Park ,
Tiger Division, Bandipur,
Gundlupet Taluk,
Chamarajanagar - 571 111
Tel: 0821-636021
Fax: 0821-636044 |
For reservations contact:
The Field Director, Project Tiger, Aranya Bhavan,
Ashokapuram,Mysore - 570 008
Telefax: 0821-2480901
Tariff Range :
Indians: Rs. 200/- to Rs. 300 /-
Foreign citizens: Rs. 400/- to Rs. 600/-
6-Bed Dormitory - Rs. 250/-; 10-Bed Dormitory - Rs. 400/-; 20-Bed Dormitory - Rs. 700/-. |
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KSTDC Mayura Prakruti
Hangala Post,
Melkamanahalli,
Near Bandipur, Gundlupet Taluk,
Chamarajanagar - 571 126
Tel: 0821-633001
Tariff Range : Rs. 300/- to Rs. 400/- |
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