Bandipur

Located at the foothills of the picturesque Nilgiri Mountains in southern Karnataka, Bandipur National Park is one of India’s premier tiger reserves and wildlife sanctuaries. Once a private hunting ground for the Maharajas of Mysore, this vast protected forest forms a vital part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. Bandipur is celebrated for its rich biodiversity, featuring dry deciduous forests, sprawling teak groves, and grassy plains that provide an ideal habitat for wild Asian elephants, Bengal tigers, Indian leopards, dholes (wild dogs), and gaurs (bison). Visiting Bandipur offers nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers an exhilarating, luxury safari experience through one of the most pristine forest ecosystems in South India.