Choose Bandipur National Park for an Exciting Weekend
Bandipur is a picture-postcard spot for tourists travelling from Mysore to Ooty. The Bandipur National Park is a favorite weekend getaway for the busy schedule holders of Bangalore, to experience the majestic wildlife safari. A well-planned weekend accompanied by a comfortable stay at the resorts extends the opportunity of an ecstatic experience.
Distance from the nearby cities:
• 221.9 km from Bangalore (4 hr 40 mins approx)
• 80 km from Mysore (2.4 hrs approx)
• 40.7 km from Ooty (1 hr 19 mins approx)
Map-out your expedition to make your Mission Weekend an ultimate success.
Itinerary for 2 days and 1 night
Day 1. If you are driving your own vehicle, start early and head towards Bandipur. Check-in to your pre-booked wildlife resort, have lunch and grab some rest. Go for the unique experience of the jungle safari in the evening slot at the Bandipur National Park. You can opt for jeep safari, gypsy safari, elephant safari, bird watching safari and even walking safari to closely admire the stunning sights of a wide expanse of flora and fauna. You might not be able to cover all the options in a single evening. Return to your resort and engage yourself in the fun activities there if arranged by the resort authorities.
Day 2. Once you’re done with breakfast check-out from your resort and go to Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta, the topmost peak and a core area at the Bandipur National Park. Pay a visit to the Venugopalaswamy temple which is at the altitude of 1450m and is immensely wooded. Head back to Bangalore. If your time and stamina permits, then you can visit the Mysore Palace (143 km approx from Bangalore) on your way back to Bangalore.
Pro tip: Conduct the Bandipur National Park Booking 6 months in advance, based on your preferred safari and time slot to avoid unavailability of seats and enjoy an uncompromising trip.
If you’re coming for a long weekend of 2 nights and 3 days, then here’s the itinerary for you.
Day 1. On the way to Bandipur National Park you can opt to pay a visit at Srirangapatna, known as Tipu Sultan's former capital. It is the biggest of the 3 islands on the River Cauvery. The Sri Ranganathaswamy temple is the top attraction and is considered to be the monument of national importance, by the Archeological Survey of India. Or, you can pay a short visit to Mysore and then reach Bandipur and check-in to your resort. In the evening, spend a leisurely evening at your resort or go for a walk to the nearby surroundings of the lush greenery or waterbody.
Day 2. Wake up early to set yourself for the long-awaited safari in the Bandipur National Park. To imbibe the maximum contentment you can book safari for both morning and evening slots and opt for the type of safari based on your choice. Lock your entire day amidst the multiple species of animals, plants and birds.
Day 3. Visit the Venugopala Swamy temple and head back to Bangalore.
Comingto satisfy your tummy, your trip remains incomplete without tasting the local flavours of Bandipur. The popular delicacies include Dosa, Idli, Rasam, Vada,Kesari Bath and Bisi Bele Bath and you can easily avail them in the nearby eateries of your resort.
