Fauna in Bandipur National Park: The Royal Bengal Tiger is one of the main attractions inside the Bandipur Tiger Reserve, and spotting one is quite a thrilling experience. Other mammals found inside the park are Indian Elephants, gaur, leopards, sloth, chital, wild boar, dhole, striped hyena, nilgiri tahr, Indian Giant Squirrel & Indian Muntjac.

Some of the reptiles commonly spotted inside the park are Indian Rock Python, monitor lizards, Indian Chameleon & flying lizards.

Bandipur National Park boasts a significant bird population, as it’s home to more than 200 species of birds. The birds which are most commonly spotted inside the park are peafowl, drongos, Indian Vultures, crested serpent eagles, bee eaters & kingfishers. 

Flora in Bandipur National Park: The flora of Bandipur National Park is as rich as its fauna. Other than sandalwood trees that are present in significant numbers inside the forest, other timber trees that are present in large numbers are teak, rosewood, Indian Kino Tree & giant clumping bamboo.

The best time to visit Bandipur National Park is from October to March during the winters, and from March to June during the summers. During the winters, the weather is pleasant, and great for enjoying photography while enjoying a wildlife safari. During the summers, the chances of spotting a variety of animals are quite high, as most of them visit the water bodies to quench their thirst. 

There are two types of safaris conducted inside Bandipur Tiger Reserve: jeep and bus safaris. The bus safaris are conducted from 6:30 to 9 AM in the morning & 3:30 to 5:30 PM in the evening. Jeep safaris are conducted from 6.00 AM to 9.00 AM in the morning and 4.00 PM to 6.00 PM in the evening.