It has been a designated tiger reserve in 1973. Bandipur is one of the premium and most accessible habitats of the Asiatic elephant. Jeep safari can be arranged by booking. It gives one the best and undisturbed view of the forest. Besides, safari on the rickety, noisy mini-buses can also be arranged.
During the journey, one can have the best encounter with elephants of Bandipur. Take a guide with you and walk right into the jungle. You can stay there for a day, live with the nature and feel it for yourself!
One can even trek in the jungles of Bandipur. Two years of drought had made the region look dry and the plants had turned yellow and brown. One can trek up to Kullanbetta which is 6 hours by walk. It is a tiresome walk in the heat but passed by some nice views on Bolougudda and full of chances to view the expanse of Bandipur forest.
