Bannerghatta National Park Bangalore

Bannerghatta National Park Bangalore is located in the southern outskirts of Bangalore  (Bengaluru), the capital city of Karnataka State, extending over an area of 104 sq.kms, including ten reserve forests of Anekal Range of the Bangalore Forest Division. It is surrounded by beautiful hills, with many ancient temples perched on them. The distance from Bangalore is just 22 kms to the National Park and hence it is one of the Must See destinations for the tourists who visit Bangalore and is also one of the great family vacation  spots in Bangalore. A visit to Bangalore is incomplete without  a visit to this exotic Park.  It is also one of the most famous and prominent of all national parks in India. Bannerghatta National Park is a treat for animal lovers and children.

What to see at Bannerghatta National Park Bangalore

There are 3 sections to visit -The Zoo, The forest (Safari), and Butterfly Park. There are also several small temples that sit atop the hills inside the park. 

This Park has astonishing variety of trees like sandal, jalari, chujjullu, neem, tamarind, zizyphus etc. Suvarnamukhi stream originating from the Suvarnamukhi hills, runs through the Park enhancing its beauty.  Suvarnamukhi pond is said to have several curative powers.

This National Park is home for many wild animals like Leopards, Lions, Zebras, Bengal Tigers, white tigers, Panthers, Porcupines, Rhinoceroses,  wild pigs, bears, sambar, spotted deer, and the black buck etc.  Huge monitor lizards as well as cobras, pythons, kraits and Russell vipers roam the park. 

Some of the popular birds in Bannerghatta National Park Bangalore are pelicans, cormorants, painted storks, white ibis and spoonbills.

This National Park project comprises the National Park, the Safari Park with a Herbivore Safari and a Lion Safari, Picnic Corner, Crocodile Farm, Serpentarium, Pets Corner, and a Museum besides a Park of pre-historic animals.

Facilities are available in the Park for the tourists to do Amateur fishing, Coracle boat (a circular open boat made of bamboo and buffalo hide strung together with coir) rides, Bird watching, River rafting, Trekking,Outdoor camping etc in Bannerghatta.

With all these interesting points, this Bannerghatta National Park Bangalore can be included as one of the great family vacation spots. 

Reaching There

By Air: Bangalore is the nearest Airport.

By Rail: Bangalore Railway station is the nearest railway station.

By Road: Government buses run between Bangalore and Bannerghatta frequently.

Best Season to visit: Throughout the year

Timing: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Tuesday is Holiday for the park. 

Find out more about the various charges at the Bannerghatta Park. 


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