What to See in Bandipur

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If you are a lover of nature and adventures then one of the places which suit you the best is Bandipur. This is one of the most protected areas of the nation where you'll find unspoiled beauty of nature and rich wildlife. Nestling in Karnataka's southern Chamarajnagar district, Bandipur is one of the most amazing destinations for a weekend getaway. The people who are passionate for wildlife excursions will bag some moments of fun and vigor in this sanctuary as this is known to be a home of about 70 tigers and nothing less than 3000 Asiatic Elephants. Here are some options which will add on to the excitement of your Bandipur trip.

Bandipur National Park is the most famous tourist destination of Bandipur:

If you are here in Bandipur then one of the places which you cannot afford to miss out is the Bandipur National Park. This is one of the places because of which Bandipur has gained immense popularity. The wildlife sanctuary has been rated among the best sanctuaries a nation can ever have. This beautiful park sprawls towards the southern region of the city, very close to Kabini River. The Tiger project running in this sanctuary adds on to its popularity. The excellent climate of the place allows tourists to visit and enjoy the fun on the air round the year. If you're planning a trip to this location then one thing you must carry is a camera or a camcorder as here you'll come across of the really rare species of animals. Some of the species you may come across include langur, spotted deer, tiger, bear, antelope and almost as many as many as 3000 elephants.

An important tourist attraction of Bandipur is Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta: One of the very interesting tourist destinations of Bandipur is Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta. These are lofty peaks which one will find when moving towards Chamarajnagar district. The very picturesque mountains are known to be around 1455 Meters above the level of sea. The name of the place is such as one usually finds this place enveloped in mist. While exploring the place, one will also come across the famous Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta temple which enjoys the prime hill top location.

In addition to the given places, one can also enjoy some fun activities and beautiful places in Bandipur. The hills of Bandipur are speckled with numerous caves having immense religious significance. When exploring Bandipur, at a distance of just 2 hours from the heart of the place you'll come across a place which is popularly known as the 'Pataali Dwaar' meaning the gateway to hell having a shrine of Lord Shiva within. Other attractions of the place include Gandi Fort, Mukundeswari Shrine, etc. In all, you can say that although the place is small yet is abundant in places of interest to keep the tourists busy for making one of the excellent weekend getaways.

This place is popular because of thick forests which you can enjoy while driving through the park. You can enjoy seeing peacocks running into bushes or deer playing in the woods. If you are lucky, then you might get a chance to see bug cats too. In summer, you can enjoy watching elephants quenching their thirst in the ponds.

Other than the forests, natural beauty is another popular thing you can enjoy. There are many Himalayan views from Bandipur that ranges from Langtang peak to Dhaulagiri. Gorkha and Manakamana are some Chitwan plains to the south which are breathtaking. You will surely enjoy watching sunset at the Himalayas from Bandhipur.