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Bandipur

Elephants of the Nilgiris

About this place

A field guide to Bandipur.

At the foot of the Western Ghats — tuskers on misted trails and leopards in the lantana at dusk.

Best for

Tiger spotting

Ideal season

Oct — Apr

Zones

6 safari zones

Avg. sighting

1 in 3 drives

The wild

What roams here.

Royal Bengal Tiger

252 individuals

Asian Elephant

1,100+ in corridor

Sloth Bear

Frequently sighted

Curated packages

3-day, 5-day, & long.

3 nightsper couple

First safari weekender

₹48k

all inclusive

2 jeep safaris
All meals
Airport transfer

Explore stays

5 nightsper couple

Classic wildlife retreat

₹82k

all inclusive

4 safaris (dawn + dusk)
Spa credit
Naturalist talks

Explore stays

7 nightsper couple

Immersive expedition

₹140k

all inclusive

6 safaris across zones
Private tracker
Photography session

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Where to stay

Resorts in Bandipur.

All stays

New

Evolve Back Kuruba Safari

4.8

Kabini, Karnataka

Tribal huts reimagined as villas

₹28,900/ night