2‑Day Bandipur Wildlife Getaway from Bangalore

Day 1: Arrival & First Safari

Morning: Depart Bangalore early (≈ 5 hours drive) and enjoy the scenic route through Mysore’s outskirts. Stop for a quick breakfast in Hunsur to stretch your legs before continuing to the park.

Afternoon: Check‑in at a jungle lodge near Bandipur National Park and have a light lunch. Embark on your first guided safari, spotting elephants, gaurs, and possibly a tiger amidst the dry deciduous forest.

Evening: Return to the lodge for a relaxing dinner featuring local Karnataka cuisine. End the day with a nature walk around the lodge premises, listening to nocturnal wildlife calls.

Day 2: Sunrise Safari & Return

Morning: Wake up early for a sunrise safari in the Shiva Temple Forest, a less‑crowded zone renowned for birdwatching and sightings of leopards. After the safari, enjoy a hearty breakfast back at the lodge.

Afternoon: Visit the nearby Bandipur Elephant Camp for an interactive session and learn about conservation efforts. Have a quick lunch before starting the journey back to Bangalore.

Evening: Arrive in Bangalore by early evening, allowing time to unwind or explore the city’s night markets if desired.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Drive Bangalore → Bandipur (round trip) – 10 hrs total – INR 2,500 (fuel & tolls)
• Lodge accommodation (1 night) – 12 hrs – INR 4,000 (incl. meals)
• First safari (Afternoon) – 3 hrs – INR 1,500 (entry + guide)
• Sunrise safari (Morning) – 3 hrs – INR 1,500 (entry + guide)
• Elephant camp visit – 2 hrs – INR 500 (entry)
• Breakfast & lunch on Day 2 – 2 hrs – INR 800
• Total Estimated Cost: INR 11,300

Tips

If you have extra time, add a half‑day visit to the historic Hampi ruins en route back, or extend your stay for a second night to explore more remote safari zones like Jambo Point. To shorten the trip, you can skip the elephant camp and take only one safari, reducing travel time and costs while still enjoying the core wildlife experience.