Bandipur National Park

As one heads on the Mysore-Ooty highway, after crossing approximately the halfway one can visualize that the rising of the Deccan Plateau begins. The meeting point of the Western Ghats and Deccan Plateau is also seen here. With diverse geographical feature and moderate climate, a wide variety of flora and fauna prospers in this region. The presence of a variety of factors fascinating mankind, the place seems like a little portion of paradise on earth. It was the year 1973, when Bandipur was renowned as the first tiger reserves in India. Later in 1974, the Wildlife Protection Act notified the place as a National Park.

Flora of the Bandipur National Park

Possessing rich varieties of flora and fauna, the Bandipur National Park allures numerous visitors every year. The region of rich variety of flora sprawls towards the eastern limits of the national park. The eastern land of the park is noticed to be rich in grassy patches, interspersing bushes, stunted trees, etc. Towards the northwestern fringes of the park one will notice a gradual change in the vegetation type. This is a land of dry deciduous forests with a combination of tropically mixed deciduous forests. These forest lands make an ideal abode for the diversity of wildlife existing within.

Fauna attractions of the Bandipur National Park

The Bandipur national Park is a home to a huge variety of rare and common species of animals. The wild species feel comfortable and free to move around within the park. While in a trip to the national park one might get a sight of some of the animals like Leopards, Gaurs, Barking Deer, Tiger, Sambhar, Mouse Deer, Chital, Wild Dog, Bonnet Macaque, Four Horned Antelope, Jungle Cat, Porcupines, Common Otter, Mongoose, Rusty Spotted Cat, Slender Loris, Palm Civet, Wild Boar, Striped Hyenas, Pangolin, jackals, Black Napped Hare, Small Indian Civet, Leopard Cat, Palm Civet, Langur, Sloth Beer, Giant Fruit Bats, etc. Various species of birds are also seen here. In all, one can find immense varieties of rare and common wildlife animals in the Bandipur National Park.

So, if you are planning a trip to the Bandipur National park then do not forget to carry a camera to get the pictures and videos of this awesomely venturesome place. Lastly if you wish that your trip should be an ideal one then try scheduling it somewhere between the months of April to October as this is the time when you'll see the park in its full bloom. Covering a distance of just 80 Kms from the Mysore you'll reach this spectacular national park. So, when are you planning a trip to one of the most venturesome places of the nation?