Flora
and Fauna in Bandipur National Park
The Bandipur National Park is covered with a mix of deciduous forests, evergreen
forests and scrub, which is provided by the waters of the Moyar River. The major
types of fauna in this reserve are the Asian elephant, gaur, sambhar, chital,
mouse deer, four horned antelope, wild pig, black naped hare and the Indian
porcupine. Apart from being home to the Asiatic elephant, Bandipur also has
a large number of tigers, which count around 66 in number. The scrub jungles
consist of stunted trees, bushes and open grassy patches. In the northwestern
area, the vegetation contains the open dry deciduous forests to tropical mixed
deciduous forests.
Avian Population in Bandipur National Park
The Bandipur region is also rich in avian population. Peafowl and the game birds
like the grey jungle fowl, red spur fowl etc. are the most common avians found
in the national park. The Kabini backwaters and the larger tanks attract cormorants,
ducks, herons, teals, and waders. Among the woodland birds the hawk eagle, serpent
eagle, the collared scops owl, the yellow-legged green pigeon, parakeets, woodpeckers
and barbets, hornbills, drongos, scarlet minivets, and diverse warblers can
be easily seen in the national park.
When to Visit Bandipur National Park
Bandipur is a tourists' paradise from April to October. During summer, the backwaters
of the Kabini Reservoir provide the best opportunity to the tourists to observe
large mammals, especially the elephant and the gaur. The best time to spot elephant
herds is in the rainy season. Other animals found in this forest are gaur (a
type of bull), sambhar, chital, mouse deer, four-horned antelope, wild boar,
jackal, sloth bear, panther, Malabar squirrel, porcupines, and the black-naped
hare.
How
to Reach Bandipur National Park
By Air : The Bangalore airport is the nearest airport and is 220 kms away
from Bandipur. By Rail : The nearest railhead is Nanjangud, 55 kms away followed
by the Mysore station at a distance of 80 kms. One can easily hire a taxi or
catch a bus or train from Mysore or Ooty. By Road : The Bandipur National Park
is 220 kms from Bangalore; 80 kms from Mysore and 80 kms from Ooty. The Gundulpet
town is 20 kms away from Bandipur and is the nearest road head in Bandipur.
The national park is well connected through road with every big or small town.
General Information
You cannot tour the national park in your private vehicles are not allowed to
tour the park. The tourists can go around the park in the forest department
jeeps and vans. The elephant rides are also organised by the Forest Department
for an hour (or more) or so. One can also book a 'Machan' near the watering
hole to have a close view of the animals. The tourist places near the Bandipur
National Park are Gopalaswami Betta and Rolling Rocks. These places are certainly
picturesque and photogenic.
Click
Here For Reservation/Booking
SUUGGESTED RESORTS
Tusker Trail
Resort, Bandipur
Bandipur National Park used to be the private game reserve of the Maharajas
of Mysore. pioneering a concept-of bringing you closer to nature- has
been conceived by a couple with great passion and appreciation for the
wilderness. |
SUGGESTED TOURS
India
Nepal Wildlife Odyssey
Duration: 13 nights/14 days
Places to Visit: Kolkata - Kaziranga - Kolkata - Kathmandu - Chitwan -
Kathmandu - Delhi - Kanha - Bandhavgarh - Delhi
|
Bandipur National Park