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In
Karnataka, the two attractive wildlife parks of Nagarhole and Bandipur,
though separate entities, are part of a larger contiguous wildlife reserve
that includes the Mudumalai Sanctuary in
Tamil Nadu
and the Wynad Reserve in Kerala.
Both the parks are easily accessible from
Mysore.
The 874.20 sq. km. Bandipur National Park, which is also a Tiger Reserve,
with its open grassy woodland, lies to the south of the Kabini River while
Nagarhole, 643.39 so. km. in area, to the north of the river, has taller
and denser forests.
A dam on the Kabini and its picturesque reservoir separate the two parks.
In the dense moist deciduous forests of this area the upper canopy reaches
heights of 30m and valuable hardwoods like teak and rosewood are also to
be found here.
Bandipur, lying in the shadow of the Western Ghats, is one of the finest
habitats of the Asian elephant. Drained by the Moyar River, its open
forest makes it easy for visitors to see the elephant and gaur in natural
surroundings.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Best Time to Visit : March-August
Accommodation : Forest Lodges, Cottages, Forest Rest Houses
Nearest town : Gundulpet(20km)
HOW TO GET THERE:
Rail- Mysore (65
km)
Air- Bangalore
(190 km)
For further information contact : Field Director, Bandipur Tiger Reserve,
Mysore-570004.