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Accommodation

Tusker TrailsRooms & Amenities The resort offers 15 rooms with verandas and amenities.

Amenities include

• Laundry
• Multi-cuisine restaurant,
• Library
• Conference facilities for 30 pax
• Beer bar
• Indoor games
• Wildlife audio visuals shows
• Swimming pool
• Doctor on call.

Facilities

Facilities include

• Laundry
• Multi-cuisine restaurant,
• Library
• Conference facilities for 30 pax
• Beer bar
• Indoor games
• Wildlife audio visuals shows
• Swimming pool
• Doctor on call.
• Private Jeeps

Tariff

• Tariff is valid from 1st Aril 2011
• Tariff is per couple per night
• accommodation in A/C Suite,
• One session of lunch, dinner, breakfast, morning/ evening coffee/ tea
• 1 jeep safari (Evening 4 pm to 6 pm or Morning 6.30 am to 8.30 am)
• 1 trekking(With the help of local People) .
• Single occupancy charges would be same as that of double occupancy.
• Check in 12 noon and check out 11 am. Children below 5 years complimentary.
• Children between 5 to 12 years will be charged 50% of the tariff.
• Children above the age of 12 years will be charged full.
• Same rates are applicable for foreign nationals.
• Tariff is subject to change without notice.

History

Bandipur
Halfway down the Mysore-Ooty highway, the Deccan Plateau rises to meet the wrinkled folds of the Western Ghat mountains. Here lies one of India's best-known wildlife reserves - Bandipur National Park. It is situated within Chamarajanagar district in the southern Indian state of Karnataka, and abuts the states of Tamil Nadu & Kerala. Endowed with a moderate climate and diverse geographical features, the park supports a remarkable variety of flora and fauna, making it a veritable paradise for wildlife. In 1973, Bandipur became one of the first of India's Tiger Reserves and the southern most of the nine reserves specially established under Project Tiger. In 1974, it was declared under the Wildlife Protection Act to notify it as a National Park.

Flora & Fauna in Bandipur National Park
The scrub jungles towards the eastern limits of the park consist of stunted trees, interspersed with bushes and open grassy patches. Towards its northwestern fringes, there is a gradual shift in the vegetation from open dry deciduous forests to tropical mixed deciduous forests. These diverse habitats support an enormous diversity of animal life. With the onset of pre-monsoon showers in April, Bandipur begins to unfold in all its glory. The resident birds commence their breeding activities. The air is filled with their melodious calls. Sprouting grass in the meadows and view lines attract elephants and the majestic gaur in large numbers. For the tourist who comes to watch the larger mammals in their natural surroundings, Bandipur is a paradise from April to October. Even before this, during summer, when dryness prevails over most parts of Bandipur, the backwaters of the Kabini Reservoir in the northwestern portion of the park host huge congregations of large mammals, especially the elephant and the gaur. This unique feature makes a breathtaking spectacle, and is almost the only one of its kind in Asia.

Best Time to Visit Bandipur National Park The ideal time to visit the Bandipur National Park is between the months of April and October.

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Getting There

Bangalore - Mysore - Gundlupet - Bandipur. Total distance 220 kms ( 5 hours).

You can also reach from Coimbatore - Ooty - Gudalur - Bandipur

3rd route would be Calicut - Waynad - Sultan bathery - Gundlupet- Bandipur. At Gundlupet, take deviation towards ooty. Those who wish to reach by bus, can go by private/ government buses to bandipur and get down at forest department reception office. Resort would send their jeeps and pick you up complimentary provided informed well in advance.