Plan your visit to Bandipur National Park in Chamarajanagar, Karnataka. Use this page to check entry fees, wildlife highlights, and the best season — then open the app to book safaris and stays.
At a glance
- Location: Chamarajanagar, Karnataka, India
- Landscape: Deciduous forest
- Best season: October – March (pleasant weather across most zones)
- Gate hours: 06:00 – 18:00 (local)
- Entry fee (Indian): ₹300
- Entry fee (foreign): ₹1,500
- Monsoon closure: 2026-07-01 to 2026-09-30 (verify locally)
- Official site: https://www.karnatakatourism.org/wildlife/bandipur-national-park
Key wildlife
- Tiger
- Elephant
- Gaur
Things to do
- Jeep safari
- Moyar river viewpoints
Safari zones & gates
- Main safari circuit (Bandipur reception)
Getting around
Private vehicles are not permitted inside core zones. Entry is by registered gypsy / forest safari vehicles only.
Parking available near main entry gates; follow forest staff directions to designated lots.
Featured stays nearby
- The Serai Bandipur — 4.5★, ~2.5 km from Bandipur main entrance gate · luxury