Bannerghatta National Park is situated 22 km south of Bangalore, Karnataka. The 25,000 acre park is home to panthers, lions, tigers and a large variety of birds. Other attractions here are a crocodile farm, serpentarium and a newly added butterfly park. In addition, a portion of the park is used as a sanctuary for wild rescued animals.
The park is open throughout the year for visitors while the best time to visit the place is between mid-June and August when the place is at its greenest and provides a beautiful eye soothing spectacle. The best time to spot wild animals however is between the months of November and June.
The forest department offers a number of safaris including the grand safari which covers all the four enclosures of the park. Other safaris include the tiger and lion safari, elephant joy ride and a short trek. Safaris are also offered by the jungle lodges. Timings for the safaris are 10AM to 4:30PM.
How to Get There
By Road : To reach from Bangalore, follow the Bannerghatta road to south Bangalore. It is best to take one of the regularly plying state transport buses or hire a taxi to reach the park.
By Rail : Bangalore is the nearest railhead, connected by daily trains from Delhi, Mumbai, Coimbatore, Chennai and Mysore.
By Air : Bangalore is the nearest airport.