Bannerghatta National Park

The Park is located 22km outside Bangalore City and can be easily reached using public transport. Take the city bus with the route numbers 365, 366 or G-4 (depending on route) which are available every 20 minutes. For reaching the park, the nearest major landmark is Jayadeva Hospital/Mico checkpoint as it is the closest stop on the Ring road. The nearest railway station to Bannerghatta biological park is Bangalore Cy Jn Train Station which is 23 km away from Bannerghatta Biological Park.

Perhaps one of the most popular activities in this destination is the Jungle Safari, where you get to observe the animals in their natural habitat. The Safari takes you on a beautiful trip where you can spot herbivores as well as big cats. The Grand Safari is 8 kilometres long one way, while Tiger and Lion Safari is around 11 km (to and fro). You can also choose from the options available such as the Zoo & Lion-tiger safari, Zoo & Grand Safari or Zoo only. On weekends tickets get sold out quickly, so it is advised to reach the park before 2:00 PM.

The Bannerghatta National Park has a number of different sections that give an experience of the wild to each and every one of its visitors. Some of these include:-

1. Elephant Sanctuary: The park has a dedicated elephant sanctuary, which is a fenced enclosure where elephants roam about freely without any restrictions. Designed by elephant expert Carol Buckley, it is spread over an area of 122 acres. You can interact with these gentle giants safely without harming them. 

2. Zoo: The zoo has a number of exhibits that display the wildlife in the park. A reptile park and small theatre are included here as well. 

3. Butterfly Park: On the 25th of November, 2006, India's first butterfly enclosure was inaugurated here by Union Minister Kapil Sibal. The park covers an area of 7.5 acres and has a museum, conservatory and an audiovisual room. The conservatory can house about twenty species of butterflies and has its own artificial ecosystem that provides the perfect conditions for them to thrive and flourish.

This park is open throughout the year and the normal temperature in Bannerghatta range from 15 to 35 degrees Celcius during the year, with an average rainfall of about 700mm annually. The best time to visit this park is during the months of November to June when the weather is cool and perfect and wildlife is easily spotted.

Restaurants nearby include Garma Garam, Nagarjuna, Chung Wah, Simply Indian, Seasons and Chavadi among others. Other than that, there are a number of eateries in the park premises as well.

• Photography is allowed for a fee of INR 25 and Videography for INR 200. 
• It is a plastic free zone and food is served by various stalls inside the zoo as well as the Hill View Restaurant

The gentle hills around make it an amazing place to go around for a little trekking adventure. For all the trekkers, the main attraction is the various trekking routes that are present around this national park. Some of them include Uddigebande which is located at a distance 3.5 km, a natural rock formation called Hajjamana Kallu which is 3 km away and Mirza Hill that is situated only 1.5 km away.

Nature lovers and photographers are surely in for a treat in the Bannerghatta National Park. The varied species of wildlife here includes elephants, leopards, jackal, fox, wild boar, sloth bear, India gazelle, spotted deer, porcupine, Asiatic Lion, Royal Bengal Tiger, monitor lizard and cobras. Rediscover the botanist in you as you inspect and learn more about the sandalwood, neem, tamarind, bamboo, eucalyptus and many more trees that find a place here. The various establishments here such as the zoo and the aquarium provide a number of experiences with the endearing wildlife here.