Wildlifeof India
Wildlife in Bandipur National Park
Karnataka
Dry deciduous forest and scrub on the Karnataka side of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, joined to Nagarhole and to reserves in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Elephants, gaur and chital are easy, with tigers, leopards and dhole possible on a jeep or bus safari. It is often combined with Nagarhole in a single trip.
Highlights
- Elephants and gaur in open forest
- Tigers, leopards and dhole possible
- Easy to pair with Nagarhole and Kabini
Top wildlife targets
Trip reports from here
Sub-locations
Quick answers
- What wildlife can you see in Bandipur National Park?
- Top wildlife targets in Bandipur National Park include Asian Elephant, Gaur, Tiger, Leopard, Dhole, Chital and Sloth Bear. Highlights: Elephants and gaur in open forest.
- Where is Bandipur National Park?
- Bandipur National Park is in Karnataka, India (about 11.75°, 76.6°).
- What are the highlights of Bandipur National Park?
- Elephants and gaur in open forest, Tigers, leopards and dhole possible and Easy to pair with Nagarhole and Kabini.
- Are there trip reports for Bandipur National Park?
- Yes: South India and Tadoba in April and May 2017: 57 mammals, Lion-tailed Macaque, Nilgiri Tahr and tigers.