Bandipur National Park: Former hunting grounds of the Mysore Maharaja

Bandipur Wildlife can be experienced over 2 days from Bangalore. Bandipur is a part of the Nilgiri Biosphere and is famous for wildlife spotting in the erstwhile hunting grounds of the Mysore Maharaja. Bandipur is a thriving wild life reserve  today and provides a rare opportunity to spot several endangered species. The tours to this reserve include an evening safari as well as a morning safari through forests and wetlands to maximize the chances of wildlife spotting. A boat safari in the Ranganathitu Bird Sanctuary is the other highlight. The tour concludes with a visit to the majestic Mysore Palace.