Bandipur Safari Lodge

Bandipur Safari Lodge is a Jungle Lodges Resort located halfway down the Mysore-Ooty road adjacent to the world- renowned Bandipur National Park (Karnataka, India).

The mountain breeze flowing down the vales of the picturesque Nilgiris invites you to this perfect backdrop for a wildlife safari. Nestling in the foothills of the Nilgiris, the Bandipur National Park was formed by extending the Venugopal Wildlife Park, set up in 1931 by the Mysore Maharajas. It is now one of the tiger reserves in the country. It also forms a part of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, which is the one of the last refuges of endangered Asiatic wild elephants.

Bandipur a Project Tiger Reserve, one of 27 such reserves across India for Project Tiger, a scheme launched in 1973 by the Government of India, to save the tiger and its habitat.

Wildlife
Bandipur forests with its deciduous habitat is the ideal spot for viewing animals like elephant, gaur, wild boar, sambhar, spotted deer or wild dogs and there is always the bonus of sighting the elusive predators like tiger or leopard.

Birders will not go back disappointed with the opportunity to spot birds such as Peafowl, Grey Jungle Fowl, Partridge, Quail, Paradise Fly-Catcher, Hornbill, Woodpecker, Thrush, Crested Hawk Eagle, Serpent Eagle, Drongo, Cuckoo, Oriole, Minivet, Wagtail, Myna, Blue Jay, Kingfisher etc.

Accessibility
Bangalore : 230 kms, Mysore : 80 kms, Mudumalai - 20 kms, Ooty : 30 kms

Accommodation
Bandipur Safari Lodge is built along the lines of contemporary architectural style with a maximum capacity of 24 persons at a time. There are twelve well-furnished, elegant rooms with modern amenities and spacious bath to relax your senses. (But there is no A/c or T.V. in any of the accommodation). The campus is dotted with medicinal and ornamental plants and the panoramic view of the surrounding hillocks instills the naturalist in you.

Facilities
The exclusive banquet area called the Gol Ghar (circular, open-to sides marquee) is a specialty of Jungle Lodges and offers a platform for interaction with other guests. Our open-top jeeps take you on a safari into the Tiger Reserve every evening. To enjoy the wilder side of life, sit around the campfire area and unwind yourself in the barbeque and the background humming of a guitar. There is also a restaurant and bar facility provided for the day visitors and highway commuters.

The Cuisine
Safari Lodge specialises in serving a delectable buffet of South Indian, North Indian, Chinese and Continental cuisine. We offer guests both vegetarian an non-vegetarian dishes

Tariff Valid From  16th June 2007 to 15th June 2008 
(Per person per night on Twin Sharing)

Package includes Stay, Lunch, Dinner & Breakfast, Jeep Safari ,Guided nature walk Forest Entry Fees, Camera fees and Taxes.

Note: Single Supplement applicable for Single person staying in a room. For Third person in the room same per person charges applicable. Children Below 5 complimentary. Children 6-12 - 50% of the per person charges.