Tentative trip schedule
Day 1
Bangalore
Day 1:
• Our driver will pick up from Bangalore city hotel/residence address provided at the time of the booking (Choose pick-up time while booking).
• Depart to Bandipur around 10 PM from Bangalore.
Day 2:
• Check in hotel/resort at Bandipur around 4 AM.
• Explore at Bandipur
o Himvad Gopalaswamy Betta
o Bandipur National Park
i. Mini-bus Safari
ii. Jeep Safari
iii. Elephant Rides
Reach Bangalore by 10 PM
Bandipur is one of the famous Tiger reserves in India. As you reach Bandipur, you will find the Jungle lodges which is an ideal place to camp if you are visiting the sanctuary. Bandipur is suited in the Hangala village of Bandipur district in Karnataka, Bandipur National Park was recognized as a Tiger Reserve by the Indian Government in 1974. This reserve is one of the best places to visit near Bandipur. Being a house to a large variety of spices, this tiger safari is known to have the second largest population of tigers in India, with around 120 tigers. Bandipur National Park is best visited during the winter season from October to March. It’s one of the most preserved places in Asia, since one of the rare and essential tiger reserves lies around the Bandipur forest near the Mysore-Ooty highway, and can be best explored through roadways. A trip to Bandipur guarantees fun, adventure, excitement, and rare animal spotting, along with several resorts and tourist attractions that host tourists from all over the world.
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Day 2
Gopalaswamy Betta
Trip Plan Tentative Schedule: 6 AM: Reach to Himvad Gopalaswamy Betta | 9 AM: Breakfast Break | 10 AM: Enter to Bandipur National Park (Safari)| 1 PM: Lunch Break | 2 PM: Kabini River Boat Safari | 10 PM: Reach Bangalore by 10 PM.
Day 2: Gopalaswamy Betta, One of the best places near Bandipur, Gopalaswamy Betta is a hill that is frequently visited by travelers. As the hill is found covered by mist throughout the year, it is also known as Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta. What makes it so special is that it is the highest peak in Bandipur National Park and the main reason for many tourists visiting this misty hill is the adventurous elephant ride. Forest Department arranges elephant safaris for tourists at an affordable fee. The best time to visit Gopalaswamy Betta is just after the monsoons, that is, August onwards. Gopalaswamy Betta is popular for the 13th century Gopalaswamy temple dedicated to Lord Krishna. Temple has pleasant weather throughout the year. The temple on top of the hill is well connected by road.
Timings: 6 AM - 5 PM.
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Bandipur National Park
Day 2: Bandipur National Park: The Park is suited in Chamarajanagar district on the border of Karnataka - Tamil Nadu between Mysore & Ooty. Bandipur is one of the best places to visit as part of your wildlife tour in India. Jeep Safari, Mini Bus Safari is fixed up by the forest department. The best time to visit Bandipur National Park is from June to October.
Safari Timings: 6 to 9:30 AM & 2:30 to 6:30 PM.
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Special Instructions to Remember:
• Always be on time for the safari or else you may miss the slot.
• Always be sure to go for the safari with a guide, an expert.
Never try to go against the instructions of your guide.
Things to do in Bandipur Forest
Day 2: Things to do in Bandipur Forest:
Jeep Safari, the officials of the forest or the park organize daily jeep safari in Bandipur under the guidance of an expert and trained guide from their team. Apart from this, they also allow third-party safari jeeps with special permission, but only during the stipulated Bandipur forest safari timings (which are from 6 AM to 9:30 AM and 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM).
Kabini River Boat Safari, One of the most amazing attractions at Bandipur can be a boat ride. Flanked by the Kabini River in the north and the Moyar/Mayar River in the south, the forest can offer visitors an alluring view of the sunrise and sunset, along with lots of lush greenery. Also, you can enjoy watching the wild elephants and deer’s quench their thirst in groups around the rivers.
Best Time to Visit in Bandipur Forest:is between October to March. It’s that time of the year when the flora is blooming, the temperature and weather stay pleasant for you to travel through the road, and even the animals find it comfortable to roam freely.
Reach Bangalore by 10 PM