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How do I get to Bandipur?
Bandipur lies about 80 km from Mysore, enroute to the tourist hill station of Ooty. The best way of getting to Bandipur would be to travel by train to Mysore and by road from Mysore to Bandipur National Park.
Is Bandipur road safe?
Bengaluru-Bandipur is about 220 kms & should take around 4 hours drive subject to traffic conditions in Bengaluru City limits. Incase you use the outer ring road or nice road,you can avoid the city traffic. It is absolutely safe to drive through Bandipur during late evenings.
Is Bandipur National Park open tomorrow?
Bandipur is open round the year unless there is a situation bad enough to keep it closed .
Is Bandipur National Park open for tourists?
Entry is open from all domestic states. No e-passes, test certificates or accommodation proof are required by travellers before entering Bandipur. There is no requirement of a COVID-19 test or thermal screening upon entry in Bandipur. There is no lockdown, except in containment zones.
Which is the nearest airport to Bandipur National Park?
Bangalore international airport
Bangalore international airport is the nearby airport to this place if you are coming by air. This airport is located at a distance of 215 km from Bandipur and you can avail taxis or buses to reach this national park from airport.
How do I get to Bandipur by air?
Bangalore International Airport is the nearest airport to Bandipur. Major national and international flights connect Bangalore to all major Indian and International cities. Flights to Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Jaipur, Hyderabad and Kolkata are available.
Can I drive through Bandipur National Park?
If you want to spend some valuable time do visit this National Park as well. You can find lots of deers and Elephants stray as you drive through the woods of these state highway. Beautiful forests – great flora and fauna – but look for some other options for safari ride.
What is the best time to visit Bandipur?
A bliss to witness abundant flora and fauna, the best time to visit Bandipur National park is from November to June. The park is open to explore throughout the year.
Is alcohol allowed in Bandipur?
2. They do serve alcohol but don’t have a full fledged bar.
How long does it take to visit Bandipur?
Aprt from Bandipur,you can plan 3-4 days to cover Masinagudi/Mudumalai/Ooty & Coonoor. Rainy season is not the ideal season to visit this sector. However,if rains are intermittent & less,you can definitely enjoy the visit. I visisted ooty and conoor already..
Do we need Epass to travel to Bandipur?
Though an e-pass issued by Tamil Nadu is mandatory to enter the Nilgiris district, the tourists are eager to visit the hill station after the lockdown norms were relaxed in the state. The district administration fear the surge in tourist flow may lead to a spike in Covid-19 cases in the hills.
How do I book Bandipur jeep safari?
Advance booking of Bandipur Jeep safari can be done on Bandipur Tiger Reserve website. Or you can go directly to the safari office and buy the tickets. Tickets are offered on a first come first serve basis.