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Bannerghatta is the first place that pops out of the mind for most of the residents of Bangalore when they think of a national park. It might or might not be the only place to explore. However, a little time dedicated to travel will fetch you towards the best national parks near Bangalore.

The IT capital is diversified over the last 2 decades. Credits to the weather here, the forecast is projected to be the same in the future. The other major reason being the height of the city located from sea level. Besides, it ranks top in the list of ease of living index initiated by the government. Traffic jam is a part of life, for a common man here, and the result hence inviting stress to the lifestyle. here which tends for that resident to take frequent breaks from the normal routine. Moreover, this is when you think of heading over to places for a pleasant ambiance.

The weekends are here to relax, re-boost the body language, and destress. Heading out to the places is one such way to relax. Moreover, heading to the right place can be made a memorable one. We, at Wldtrails hence encourage you to explore the woods for many reasons. Furthermore, the new normal manipulating our lives resulting in more frustrations. Lockdowns and restrictions tempt you to travel more as per the new analysis.

Here are the national parks near Bengaluru where you can consider to be a perfect weekend getaway-

Bannerghatta National Park

Bannerghatta National Park has the pride of being within the city of Bengaluru. Every resident, be it a school kid up to a senior citizen, would have paid a visit here at least once. A day spent at Bannerghatta National Park is indeed well spent. The national park is accessible from any area of Bengaluru. You can reach here by government bus, from the center of the city.

Covered over 261 square kilometers, Bannerghatta Biological Park plays a huge role in conserving rich flora, diversified fauna, and sustained hydrology. At present, there are over 2300 animals belonging to 103 species.

The Zoo Entrance:

The forest reserve started the zoo entrance option as a picnic spot in 1971. The area of the zoo is a saddle between Champakadhama hill and Mirza hill within the forest area. A variety of living species including reptiles, amphibians, birds, and mammals are seen here, being held in captivity.

The Museum :

Located within the zoological area, the museum is reserved with rare skeletons and fossils.

Safari Drive:

An opportunity to explore natural habitats, Bannerghatta National Park is a pioneer in hosting safari drives. Lion, tigers, bears, and rare herbivores are seen while on safari.

However, the number of safari drives is limited and works on a first come first serve basis.

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka

Distance from Bangalore city: 22 km

Best Time to Visit: September to January

Timings: 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM (Closed on Tuesdays)

Nagarhole National Park:

A 4-5 hours’ drive towards Kodagu is indeed bliss. Witnessing wildlife in Nagarhole National Park can help regain your energy, the best stress buster you can ever get. A planned itinerary for a safari drive here would surely be a moment to remember for.

The place is named ‘Nagar’ and ‘Hole’ which means snake and river respectively. The Park is also popularly known as Rajiv Gandhi National Park and is a part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. The Kabini river flows through the jungle landscapes.

The forest reserve is well conserved for the rare species of flora and fauna. The forest area boasts about having the highest density of Royal Bengal tigers in the world. Moreover, there are over 1000 Asian elephants in the forest.

The teak forests of Nagarhole include some of the oldest plantations in the country.

It is just 250 km from Bengaluru and 50 km from Mysore. It is a perfect weekend getaway destination for the residents of Bengaluru and henceforth, a safari expedition is indeed worthy.

There are 2 types of safaris here-

Jeep safari – Get through the woods in a 6-seater jeep. 

Canter safari – A 1-hour drive in a canter is the economical means to explore the forest. However, you need to book the canter safari offline. You can choose either the morning slot or the evening slot for canter safari.

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Location: Madikeri road, Hunsur, Karnataka

Distance from Bangalore: 236 km

Best Time to Visit Nagarhole: October to May

Timings: 6 AM – 3 AM and 3 PM – 5 PM

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Bandipur National Park:

Bandipur National Park is also part of the popular Nilgiri Biosphere reserve. The other 2 national parks are Nagarhole National Park and Mudumalai National Park. Bandipur national park is conserved with the rarest flora and fauna is a 5-hour drive from Bengaluru.

Bandipur is popularly known to have conserved the rarest species of tigers, serpent eagle and Indian elephants. Sighting these species might seem common here. However, it is believed that they are very rarely seen in other places or forest areas.

2 types of safari drives are conducted in Bandipur National Park-

Jeep safari – A single jeep can accommodate up to 6 tourists.

Canter safari – A 1-hour drive in a canter is an economical means to explore the forest. However, you need to book the canter safari offline.

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Location: Chamarajanagar, Karnataka

Distance from Bangalore: 204 km

Best Time to Visit Bandipur: November to May

Timings: 6:30 AM – 9:30 AM and 3 PM – 5 PM

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Mudumalai National Park :

Yet another park of Nilgiri Bioshpere reserve, Mudumalai National Park covers an area of 321 square kilometers. The forest area is easily accessible from Bengaluru by road although the major part of the park is in Tamil Nadu. Head out to Mudumalai National park to sight the rarest species of Tigers, Indian leopard, elephants and white rumped vultures.

Location: Nilgiri district, Tamil Nadu

Distance from Bangalore: 236 km

Best Time to Visit: October to May

Timings: 6 AM – 8 AM

Anshi National Park:

The Uttara Kannada district has got a less popular wildlife area covering over 250 square kilometers. Anshi National Park is around 500 square kilometers from Bengaluru. The jungle is home to over 200 rare species of birds. Besides, it is home to a large number of mammals and reptiles. The best time to visit here is anytime between November and April.

Location: Uttar Kannada(near Dandeli), Karnataka

Distance from Bangalore: 509 km

Best Time to Visit: October to May

Kudremukh National Park:

Chikamagalur district is a gem of Karnataka, conserving the major forest areas of Western ghats region. Over 600 square kilometers of the area on hilly terrain, the forest reserve is around 350 square kilometers from Bengaluru. A hike towards the peak and exploring the national park on the next day is a holiday well sorted.

Location: Chikamagalur, Karnataka

Distance from Bangalore: 350 km

Best Time to Visit: November  to May

Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary:

One more gem of Chikamagaluru, Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary is a part of Project Tiger. It is located around 280 kilometers from Bengaluru city. There are over 120 species of flora throughout the sanctuary. The major attraction is Tiger and leopard, however, you can find other mammals like black leopard, elephant, jungle cat and many more

Location: Chikamagaluru, Karnataka

Distance from Bangalore: 280 km

Best Time to Visit: October to May

BRT Tiger Reserve:

Biligiri Ranganatha Swamy temple ( BRT Tiger Reserve ) is located around 200 kilometers from Bengaluru. Spread across 500 square kilometers, you can get the best view of scenery at the peak.

Location: Chamarajanagar, Karnataka

Distance from Bangalore: 180 km

Best Time to Visit: October to May

Complete List Of WildLife Sanctuaries In Karnataka

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FAQs About National Parks Near Bangalore

1. How can I commute to Bannerghatta National Park from Bangalore?

Bus route no.365 or 365J from platform number 17 at Kempegowda Bus station directly drops you there. The roads are well connected form all the areas of Bengaluru.

2. Which is the largest park among the parks near Bangalore?

Bandipur National Park is the largest park near Bangalore.

3. Is food allowed inside the national parks near Bangalore?

Outside food is allowed only in the zoo. However, carrying any kind of plastic items are strictly prohibited.

4. Which animals are there in Kudremukh National Park?

The wide range of fauna in the park includes animals like tigers, leopards, common langur, sloth, Indian bison, porcupine, lion-tailed macaque, mouse deer, sambar, and many more.

5. What is Bannerghatta National Park famous for?

Bannerghatta National Park is a famous national park home to a large number of rare and endangered animals like the tiger, leopard, lion, bison, and wild boar. They are pioneers in scheduling safari drives in the forest reserve.

6. How much is the entry fee and Safari fee of Nagarhole National Park?

The entry fee and Safari fee of Nagarhole National Park is INR 300/- per Indian and INR 1200/- per foreigner.

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