Bandipur National Park
Hey, if trekking, tiger safari, elephant ride, bird watching, and natural walk are your interests then you must visit the Bandipur National Park. Bandipur National park is one of the famous National parks as well as the Tiger reserves of India. This national Park is being situated in the state of Karnataka in South India. Bandipur National Park is part of the well-known Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve in South India. However, once this reserve was a popular game reserve for the Mysore Maharajas. Bandipur National park is well known for its expansive tracts of the Virgin forests. This National Park is in the continuation with the other national parks of South India, which includes the Mudumalai Wild life sanctuary, Wyananad Wildlife Sanctuary, and the Nagarhole National Park.
In the year 1973, Bandipur National Park was honored with the status of Tiger Reserve as per the ambitious Project Tiger Scheme, which was launched by the World Wide Fund (WWF). However, in the year 1974 the Bandipur Wildlife sanctuary was declared as the National Park under the wildlife protection Act. This National Park has a moderate climate and diverse geographical features. Moreover, Bandipur National Park supports the significant variety of rich Flora and Fauna. Overall, it is a complete paradise for the nature and wildlife lovers! Moreover, it is the best place in South India to be visited by the nature as well as wildlife lovers.
Flora in Bandipur National park includes Common Teak (Tectona Grandis), Rosewood (Dalbergia Latifolia), Sandalwood (Santalum Album), Indian Kino, Satinwood, Axlewood, Kadam Tree, Grewia Salicifolia, Indian Laurel, Odina Wodiar, Indian Gooseberry, Black Cutch, Golden Shower Tree, Bamboo Trees, Shorea Talura, Indigoberry, Crape Myrtle, Black Myrobalan, Schleichera Trijuga and many more. Moreover, the Bandipur National park is very famous for its Sandalwood (Chandan).
Animals found in Bandipur National park includes Tiger, Elephants, Chital , Gaur, Dhole, Sloth Bear, Chausingha, Pig, Muntjac, Langur, Monkey, Sambar, Four Horned Antelope, Mouse Deer, Wild Dog, Barking Deer, Hyena, Panther, Wild boar and many more. Birds found in Bandipur National park includes Pompadour Green Pigeon, Plain Flower Pecker, Peacock, Little Spider Hunter, Malabar Trogon, Malabar Pied Hornbill, Bay Owl, Brown Owl, Red Headed Vulture, Woolly-necked Stork, Nilgiri Flycatcher, Honey Buzzard, Grey Jungle Fowl, Grey Headed Fish Eagle and many more . The reptiles found in Bandipur National park includes Viper, Monitor Lizard, Common Lizard, Tree Frog, Common Cobra, King Cobra, Python, Water Snake, Marsh Crocodile, Rat Snake, Toad, Tortoise, Chameleon, and many more.
The Topography and road network of Bandipur national park are excellent. This advantage makes Bandipur National park as one of the most finest and accessible natural habitats for the wildlife lovers and enthuastics. Here, most of the wildlife habitats of the park can be spotted easily without much effort. However, some of the animals such as Elusive tiger are still difficult to spot due to the kind of forest cover. The elephant safari is the best way to explore the Bandipur National park. Daring people, a night vigil at the watchtower can be of great interest. However, boating, and angling options are available within the Bandipur national park area.
Apart from the wild inhabitants, Bandipur National park delights Natural Photographer too! So, go and view the panoramic view of the Bandipur National park.