Bandipur wildlife and Mysore experience in 2 days from Bangalore

5.0 (8 reviews) Bangalore, India
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Overview

Bandipur Wildlife tour is a 2 day tour from Bangalore to explore the erstwhile hunting grounds of the Mysore Maharaja which is today a wild life reserve for several endangered species. The next highlight is a boat safari over the Ranganathitu Bird Sanctuary islets. On our return we will visit the fabulous Mysore Palace which was the seat of power of the Mysore Kings.
This tour is organized by Five Senses Tours, a private limited company recognized by the Ministry of Tourism and a member of the Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO). The tour has been designed to support local livelihoods by way of employment of local guides, and supporting local businesses in line with the mission of the company to ensure travel dollars stay where they are spent.

What's included

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Travel in private car from Bangalore
  • Boat Safari in Bird Sanctuary
  • 1 night in Bandipur Lodge on double occupancy basis. Single person booking will get single occupancy
  • Wild life safari in evening and morning
  • Breakfast on day 1 and Lunch on Day 2

What to expect

Day 1: Bangalore to Bandipur national park
  1. Bandipur National Park and Tiger Reserve
    3h · Admission ticket included
    630 AM– We start towards our destination, Bandipur located 250 KMs from Bangalore. The ride will take 5 hrs. The route is via forests where the Mysore Maharajas used to hunt.

    Noon– We check into Bandipur Safari Lodge. Lunch follows.

    330-645– Safari

    The safari is over 2.5 hours. Bandipur Wildlife Reserve was established in 1974 as a tiger reserve under Project Tiger, and was once a private hunting reserve for the Maharaja of the Kingdom of Mysore. The park spans an area of 874 square kilometers (337 sq mi), protecting several species of India’s endangered wildlife like Indian elephants, gaurs, tigers, sloth bears, muggers, Indian rock pythons, four-horned antelopes, jackals and dholes.
Day 2: Bandipur Safari and Royal Mysore
  1. Bandipur National Park
    2h 30m
    615-930AM

    We will do as morning safari.
  2. Mysuru Palace
    1h · Admission ticket included
    The grand Mysore Palace is the highlight of the tour of Mysore from Bangalore. We will travel back to the golden era of Mysore Maharajas to imagine the glory that was Mysore, epitomized by this wonder built in Indo-Saracenic style with a blend of Hindu, Muslim, Rajput, and Gothic styles of architecture. The Palace is a three-storied stone structure, with marble domes and a 145 ft five-storied tower and the most popular among Mysore tourism places.
  3. 1h · Admission ticket included
    A thrilling boat safari awaits us over the islets on the river Cauvery which form the bird sanctuary. From vibrant Painted Storks and graceful Spoonbills to industrious Openbill Storks and swift River Terns, the sanctuary is a vibrant collection of over 220 bird species, with migratory visitors from as far as Siberia adding to the spectacle, especially during the winter months (November to February). Beyond the birds, keep your eyes peeled for marsh crocodiles basking on the riverbanks and playful otters in the water, making every moment an adventure.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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