Bangalore

Bannerghatta National Park

Open Time : 9:30 am to 5:00 pm

Entry : free

Address : Bannerghatta National Park and Zoo (Biological Park), Bannerghatta Main Road, Bannerughatta, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Website : https://bannerghattabiologicalpark.org/

Why to visit Bannerghatta National Park

An enormous variety of plants and animals can be found in the Bannerghatta National Park. This national park, which spans a sizable area of 104.27 sq. km, was created in 1971. The park itself is home to a number of establishments, including the first butterfly park in the nation.

Fauna:
There are currently 1941 exotic and native animals of 94 species living in the zoo's 12 Ha area, including panthers, tigers, leopards, hog deer, elephants, bonnet macaques, bears, spotted deer, etc. A total of eight new enclosures and 28 Ha will be installed as part of the ongoing expansion process.

Flora: 
The park's terrain is also adorned with a variety of flora and trees, such as tamarind, neem, sandalwood, bamboo, and eucalyptus.

Things to do:
Elephant Sanctuary: Explore the Elephant Sanctuary, where enormous elephants can be played with and interacted with.
Zoo: The park also features a zoo with exhibits of numerous wildlife species. It also has a little theatre and a separate reptile park.
Butterfly Park: The butterfly park, which spans 7.5 acres, also has a museum, an audio-visual area, and an observatory. Nearly 20 distinct species of butterflies can be found here.
Champaka Dhama Swamy Temple: A shrine to Lord Narasimha/Vishnu is located inside the temple. It is constructed in the Dravidian architectural style. 
Jungle Safari: A jungle safari is one of the most popular tourist activities in this area. Many wild creatures can be viewed in their native habitat. The 16-kilometer jungle adventure can be completed in a Jeep, an AC or non-AC vehicle. 
How to reach?
Nearest Metro Station: Yelachenahalli (13.9 km)
Nearest Railway Station: KSR Bangalore City Railway Station (24.1 km)
Nearest Airport: Kempegowda International Airport (55.7 km)
Nearby Attractions:
Begur Fort (12 km)
Thottikallu Falls (14.2 km)
Ragigudda Sri Prasanna Anjaneyaswamy Temple (15.1 km)
BTM Lake (15.9 km)

FAQ on Bannerghatta National Park

How to reach Bannerghatta National Park?

The Park is located 22 kilometres outside of Bangalore and is easily accessible by public transportation. Take the city bus route number 365, 366, or G-4 (depending on route), which runs every 20 minutes. The closest major landmark to the park is Jayadeva Hospital/Mico checkpoint, which 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 kilometres away.

What time of year is ideal for a trip to Bannerghatta National Park?

The park is open all year long, and Bannerghatta typically experiences annual temperatures between 15 and 35 degrees Celsius with an average rainfall of roughly 700 millimetres. The best months to visit this park are November through June, when the weather is cold and ideal and wildlife is simple to spot.

What time does Bannerghatta National Park open and close?

The hours of operation for individual attractions vary to accommodate both visitor convenience and habitat preservation, even though the Bannerghatta National Park is open every day of the week except Tuesday. The Safari is available from 10 am to 4:30 pm, while the Zoo is open from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm.

How much does a safari in the Bannerghatta National Park cost?

Boating for 30 minutes costs INR 300, Non-AC Bus Safari costs INR 90–280, AC Bus Safari costs INR 300–500, Jeep Safari costs INR 3000–5000.

Does Bannerghatta National Park permit food?

The safari paths of Bannerghatta National Park are off-limits to food. Outside food is permitted in the zoo, though.

How long is a safari in Bannerghatta?

A safari in the Bannerghatta National Park typically takes 45 to 60 minutes.

How far is Bangalore away from Bannerghatta National Park?

It takes around an hour to drive the 22 kilometres to Bannerghatta National Park from Bangalore.

What is the cost of admission to Bannerghatta National Park?

Bannerghatta National Park has an entry fee of INR 40 for children and INR 80 for adults.

How much time is needed to complete a tour of Bannerghatta National Park?

The entire Bannerghatta National Park can be explored in 4 to 5 hours.

Special Tip

If you plan to visit Bannerghatta National Park on a weekend, you must arrive before 2 pm to pick up your tickets for the thrilling safari because they may sell out. While on the safari, keep your hands inside the vehicle.

By Mehrosh Shamim

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