Once a beautiful reserve, created in 1930s, from the Maharaja’s Voodiyar’s hunting lands, Bandipur was later expanded with the Nagarhole National Park, and Wynad and Madumulai Sanctuaries. Today Bandipur is India’s most protected Tiger reserve. Amidst evergreen forests and grasslands, Moyar River flows through Bandipur Reserve and makes it an ideal habitat for the Asiatic elephants. Surrounded by its hilly forests and waterholes, it is a beautiful place to go holidaying. The Hotels in Bandipur include forest department cottages that are affordable as well as thrilling since it gives you the feel of the forest and the its wildlife close at hand.
The hotels in Bandipur include the famous resort Tusker Trails, Bush Betta, Mc Resort, Bandipur, Bandipur Safari Lodge, Ambuja Farms and KSTDC Mayura Prakruti. Close to the forest reserve these hotels offer comfortable accommodation. Sprawling and airy rooms with modern amenities are the hallmark of these hotels. Besides the rooms are well furnished and pleasantly decorated with attached baths and constant supply of hot and cold water.
Food at the hotels in Bandipur is sumptuous. A plethora of delicious dishes are served at the hotel restaurants. Other facilities such as safe lockers, travel desks, 24 hours service, efficient staff and car parking space are offered.
Situated in the foothills of Nilgiri hills, the sanctuary is a home to a significant number of tigers and elephants. Herds of deer, gaurs and the Indian wild bull are pleasant sight in the elephant safari that the reserve offers. Squirrels and birds are in abundant while the long tailed monkeys that hop around from branches add to the thrill in the safaris. Wildlife in Bandipur is vibrant after the monsoons when the deer, gaur and elephants can be seen in herds grazing in the forests.
The months between April to October are the best time to visit Bandipur. If you are wondering how to reach Bandipur you can travel to Bangalore in air or take the rail head till Mysore and then take the road. Travelling to Bandipur from Mysore or Ooty by road is about 80 kms while it is 215 kms from Bangalore.
A tour to Bandipur can be an enchanting experience for one who has an affinity for wildlife reserves. Book your Hotel rooms in Bandipur online with ootyindia.com.
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