Are you looking for what to do in Bandipur?
PLACES TO SEE
Bandipur in itself has the Bandipur National Park, which in itself sums up the whole spark of the place. However here a few places that you must visit.
- Gopalaswamy Betta: This place is a famous tourist destination located at the top of a hill. It is specifically known for a temple located at its hilltop. It is surrounded on all fours by wooded shenanigans and is the highest peak of Bandipur National Park.
- Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple: Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple was built in traditional Dravidian style of architecture. The temple is dedicated to Lord Rangaswamy who is the deity of Soliga tribe.
- Dodda Sampige Mara: It literally means a large “Champak Tree” and is a large sacred grove of India of the Soliga people. The tree is considered to be quite a few years old and provides protection and shade to several sacred lingas that are worshipped in the area.
- BRT Wildlife Sanctuary: Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple Wildlife Sanctuary is a is a protected area and sanctuary under the Wildlife Protection Act. The forests around the temple were set up and consecrated as a sanctuary.
THINGS TO DO
The Bandipur National Park offers a range of things to do, namely:
- Safari: The Bandipur Safari Lodge is an ecological haven. It’s got an array of ornamental and medicinal plants in its premises. The place is well equipped to acquaint you with its natural flora and fauna alike. The mighty and wild animals, the dense forests with secrets from a million years hidden, all form the exquisite charm of the place. It will awaken the naturalist in you and would feel like an eco-tourism. There’s elephant bathing sightseeing and the occasional sighting of tiger during the safari. There a range of exquisite birds to gaze upon and the all kinds of sounds of insects. To end the day, is the perfect campfire and barbecue dinner and a comfortable lodge to retreat.
They provide for two trips, each morning and evening. Each safari ticket costs Rs 300 per person. The tickets are distributed on a first come first serve basis.
Below we have a list of things to do in Bandipur and the places where you want to spend the best moments of your trip. At the same time, the city offers you the best neighborhoods to explore and new foods to try.
This list should help you in deciding and prioritizing what you should plan on your Bandipur getaway. Find a mix of must-see tourist spots, underrated local hangouts, and maybe even a few new experiences you can try out.
Make the most of your trip to Bandipur with confidence.