Are wildlife sightings guaranteed?

No wildlife tour can guarantee sightings, but Bandipur has excellent populations of elephants, gaurs, tigers & dholes.

Is the lodge inside the forest?

Yes, accommodation is in a forest lodge located near the safari zone.

How long are the safaris?

Each safari lasts approximately 2.5 hours.

Light jackets, walking shoes, binoculars, sunscreen, and personal medications.

Is this tour suitable for children?

Yes, but children must follow safari safety rules.

Can the itinerary be customized?

Yes — we can add Gopalaswamy Betta, Chamundi Hills, or a Mysore walking tour.

BANDIPUR TOUR – WILDLIFE SAFARI, BIRD SANCTUARY & MYSORE PALACE

Accomodation
Forest Lodge (1 night)
Admission Fee
Safari charges included (overnight package); palace and bird sanctuary entry fees additional.
Arrival City
Bangalore, India
Best Season
October–June (available year-round)
Free Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 72 hours before start
Guide
English-speaking naturalist/guide
Hotel Transfer
Included – Pickup & drop from Bangalore hotel
Insurance Coverage
Not included
Language
English
Meals
Lunch, dinner & breakfast included at forest lodge
Meeting Point
Guest hotel lobby (Bangalore)
Mineral Water
Complimentary bottled water included
Payment Method
UPI, Credit/Debit Cards, Bank Transfer, Cash
Tour Availability
Available daily
Transportation
Air-conditioned private car
Walking Hours
Light walking inside lodge & palace
Minimum Age
12
Maximum Age
65
Group Size
1
Destinations
Bangalore, Mysuru
Activities
Boating, Cycling, Hiking, Jungle Safari, Peak Climbing
Trip Type
Budget Travel, Child-friendly, Dog-friendly, High Altitude, Home Stay, Nature Friendly, Weekend Trips
Difficulty
Hard

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Overview

The Bandipur Wildlife Tour is a 2-day immersive journey into India’s most iconic biosphere—the Nilgiri Forests, once the private hunting grounds of the Mysore Maharajas. Today, Bandipur is a thriving wildlife sanctuary and tiger reserve, home to endangered species like Indian tigers, elephants, gaurs, sloth bears, four-horned antelopes, dholes, marsh crocodiles and hundreds of bird species.

Stay inside a forest lodge, surrounded by untouched wilderness. Go on an evening safari and morning safari, maximizing your chances of spotting majestic wildlife as the forest awakens and winds down.

The adventure continues with a serene boat safari at Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, where over 220 species of local and migratory birds thrive among 6 river islets.

Your journey concludes with a guided visit to the Mysore Palace, one of the most spectacular royal residences in India—an embodiment of Indo-Saracenic grandeur and royal opulence.

This tour blends adventure, nature, wildlife, and heritage, making it one of Karnataka’s most enriching experiences.