Once the favourite hunting ground of yesteryear’s Mysore Maharajas, Bandipur National Park is now a preferred destination among wildlife enthusiasts and people who want to refresh themselves in the lap of nature.Rated among the most popular wildlife sanctuaries in India, Bandipur National Park greets you with abundant glimpses and pieces of wildlife. As the habitat of about 5000 wild elephants and home to a maximum number of Indian tigers, this location is a prime spot for wildlife buffs looking to savor some living-on-the-edge moments in their lifetime.

Come to Bandipur to watch the jungle going wild with elephants, gaur, chital, wild-boar and sambar. This is going to be your never-before-seen experience: watching an unexplored world of jungle life unfolding before you. This is where you could see how elusive breeds like tiger, leopard and wild dogs are living life to the fullest!. If you are an avid birdwatcher, Bandipur is a place you shouldn't miss. Otherwise, you will be denying yourself a chance to hobnob with more than 300 species of birds.

So, pack your bags and head straight to Bandipur Safari Lodge to see nature unraveling its mystery on its own. You can come to the Bandipur National Park at any time of the year. However, for wildlife enthusiasts, the ideal time is the summer months of March, April and May. If you want to come to the park to enjoy the greenery, then the time between October and February is the best season for you.

Bandipur Safari Lodge welcomes you to this idyllic forest destination with great facilities and tour arrangements. Get up, close and personal with the wildlife by making trips in open-top jeeps and on foot into the National Park at daybreak; and in the evening, with a trained and experienced naturalist as your guide. Watch with bemusement the rich diversity of flora, fauna and avifauna. Feel the excitement of discovering forest vegetation that was, until now, unknown to you. If you have a definite liking for bird watching and wildlife photography, these blissful natural surroundings will spur you to satiate your desires. With elephant rides, wildlife films, slide shows and stargazing sessions the thrill is about to begin.

The Bandipur Safari Lodge also offers a delectable buffet of primarily Sothern Indian food for vegetarians and non-vegetarians. Some fabulous Chinese and Thai delicacies will also prod your taste buds into becoming adventurous.