Bannerghatta National Park in Bangalore Karnataka

Bannerghatta National Park is one of the best places for visiting and enjoying near bangalore karnataka.Bannerghatta National Park is faimous for Lion and tiger safari.The Main Acctration of Bannerghatta National Park is Butterfly Park,Zoo,Lion and Tiger safari and Green Forest.A visit to Bengalore City is incomplete if you don’t plan a trip to Bannerghatta National Park .Here is Some Information about Bannerghatta National Park Bangalore Karnataka India.

• Location : 22 Km to bangalore city
  
• Established in : 1974
• Governing: Karnataka Government
• Area: 104.27 sq.kms( 25000 acres)
• Entry : Payble 
• Parking : Payble
• Park Timing : 9:00 to 5:00 Pm 
• Zoo Timing :9:30 Am to 5:00 Pm  
• Safari Timing: 10:00 Am to 4:30Pm(Lion,Tiger,Bear,Herbivore)
• Boting Timing: 9:30 Am to 5:00 Pm
• Butterfly Park Timing: 9:30 Am to 5:00 Pm
• Phone : 080 - 27828300, 080 - 28429366 
• Mani Attraction: Lion and Tiger Safari
• Photography: Allow
• Closing Day: Every Tuesday
• Temperature: 15°C to 35°C
• Best Time to Visit: November - June
• Visiting Timing: 4 to 5 Hour 
• Official Website: bannerghattabiologicalpark.org
• Email: bannerghattzoo@gmail.com
• Nearest Railway station: Bangalore city statiuon
• Nearest Airport: Bangalore International Airport      

More Information about Bannerghatta National Park

Bannerghatta National park is one of the richest zoological reserves found in India.Bannerghatta National Park is another amazing park to the south of Bangalore.Bannerghatta National Park is situated 22 km south of Bangalore.Bannerghatta National Park was founded in the year of 1971 and declared as a national park in 1974.covered erea of 104.27 sq.kms(25000 acres) which includes ten Reserve Forests of Anekal Range of the Bangalore Forest Division.The Bannerghatta Biological Park is where the Forest Department has rehabilitated lions and tigers in semi-wild environs. The National park has emerged as a much coveted recreation destination for families and couples who hang out here very often. Bannerghatta National Park offers a lot to all age groups and is a one stop destination for travellers who can find various activities here matching their taste.There’s a zoo, a herbivore enclosure with blackbuck, bison, cheetal, sambar, a butterfly park, a bear enclosure and more. The flora of the park comprises of dry deciduous forests, thorny scrub, bamboo groves and a wide variety of plantations and trees.The Forest Department also offers a Grand Safari covering all enclosures, an elephant joy ride, a short trek and a longer trek. Bannerghatta has been used as a rehabilitation facility for tigers and lions rescued from circuses. The biggest of its kind, this facility has opened opportunities for India’s first Lion and Tiger Safari. With enclosures that recreate their natural habitat, seeing a giant cat up close, with just the safety of the jeep separating you and the beast, resonates to a very deep part of you.pet's corner as well as a museum is also situated inside this national park. Lion safaris are also organized at request. Bannerghatta National Park boasts of a rich flora, comprising of the zizyphus, jalari, neem, tamarind, chujjullu, sandal, etc. If you want to experience the beauty of the wild animals in their natural habitat, this national park is the just the place for you. The animals of the park are provided with an ambience that allows them to live in harmony with nature. The parking area lies near the entrance opposite the zoo. There are several soft drinks vendors near the entry point and kiosks in the zoo precincts.Bannerghatta National Park is a wonderful attraction for all ages and will be best enjoyed by those who love to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature.

Main attraction of Bannerghatta National Park
 

Safari 

The Mejoracctration of Bannerghatta National Park is Lion ,Tiger,Bear and Herbivore safari.The Grand Safari Timing is 10:00 Am to 4:30 Pm.The main safari road of the  Bannerghatta Biological Park  starts from the entry gate, veers left towards the lion and tiger enclosures past an abandoned quarry, on either side of which lie the butterfly garden and a park. The bear enclosure is near the Rescue Centre (off tourist limits). After a zoo visit, you must return to the entry gate area to take the safaris you have opted for. The Grand Safari covers all four enclosures. A trek in the herbivore enclosure requires minimum 10 people. The Forest Department runs the safaris. Jungle Lodges has its own vehicles, which do the safaris in conjunction. 

Entry Fee of Safari :  

• 260/- Rs. Per person for adults
• 130/- Rs. Per person for children
• 150/- Rs. Per person for senior citizens
• 400/- Rs. for foreigners
• 300/-Rs. for foreigner's children 

The Zoo 

The Zoo is Situated of a short distance from the entry gates, on the right of Bannerghatta National Park.The BBP(Bannerghatta Biological Park) comprises of a zoo, with many mammals, reptiles and birds. There’s also a small museum and auditorium in the zoo. The BBP Office near the entry gate issues tickets for the zoo and safaris.The Zoo has many animals,reptiles and birds in capitivity.The snake enclosures attract a lot of attention especially the king cobra.Peacock,peasants,Munia,love Birds are kept in large numbers.The Elephant Ride inclued in zoo with Payble.The Zoo Timing is 9:30 Am to 5:00 Pm .

Entry Fee of Zoo

• 80/- Rs. Per person for adults
• 40/- Rs. Per person for children aged between 6 and 12 years
• 50/- Rs. Per person for senior citizens 60 years and above
• 400/- Rs. for foreigners
• 300/- Rs. for foreigner's children

Butterfly park

 The Butterfly park is one of the mejor attraction of Bannerghatta National Park.The Butterfly park is one of park all india level.The park wsa started in 1996 and 7.5 acers land cover of  Bannerghatta National Park.The park is a combined effort of the Zoo Authority of Karnataka, University of Agricultural Sciences and the Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and Environment .Union Minister of Science and Technology Kapil Sibal inaugurated the park.The living environment inside the enclosure has many tropical plants,controlled humid climate,water falls that support the breeding of Butterflies.there around 20 spccies of butterflies.There is an exhibition of butterflies and hall for audio video presentation of butterflies.The timing of Butter fly park is 9:30 Am to 5:00Pm .

Entry fee of  Butterfly park

• 30/- Rs. Per person for adults
• 20/- Rs. Per person for children & senior citizens
• 400/- Rs. for foreigners
• 300/- Rs. for foreigner's children

Biological Reserve

The Bannerghatta National Park and surrounding area have been declared as a biological reserve. The park has a rich conglomeration of wide array of animals. The park is a wildlife corridor where some endangered varieties of animals are kept for the purpose of breeding away from the human population.Other attraction is Boating,Trekking,Survarunamukhi Hills,Stream and Pond,Forest,Coracle ride,Bird Watching,Day Visit,Nature Walk,Elephant Rides,Kayaking,Mountain Biking,Water Rafting,Snorkeling and Many More in the Park.

Other Ticket Charges of  Bannerghatta National Park

Boating Charges:60/- Rs. per head
Boating Charges for family:300/- Rs. full boat hire,30:00 Minutes (Maximum 4 members only)
Jeep Service Facility: 2500/- Rs. per trip (Maximum 4 members only)
AC Bus Service Facility:  

500/- Rs. for Adults                                          

300 Rs. for Children Aged between 6 and 12 years

500 Rs. for Senior citizen 60 years above

Photography Fee:25/- Rs.
Videography Fee:200/- Rs.

Parking Charges:

2 Wheelars:5/-Rs
3 Wheelars: 10/-Rs
4 Wheelars LMV :20/-

Mini Bus,MMV: 30 /-

Heavy Motors ,Bus: 50/- 

Nearest Tourist Attraction of  Bannerghatta National Park

•  Lal Bagh
• T K falls
• Cubbon Park
• Sankey Tank 
• Iskcon temple 
• Bull Temple 
• Lalbagh Botanical Garden 
• Lumbini Gardens
  

Nearest Hotel of  Bannerghatta National Park

• Bannerghatta Nature Camp
• Confident Cascade – A Mega Resort
• Hotel Holiday Home
• Radiant Resort
• Moevenpick Hotel & Spa Bangalore
• Urban Valley Resort
• Royal Serenity
• Holiday Village
• Starlit Suites
• Radha Regent 
• Bharani Residency
• Lemon Tree Hotel 

Nearest Restaurant of  Bannerghatta National Park

• Savoury - Sea Shell Restaurant
• Nandhana Palace
• TGI Fridays
• Chung Wah
• Deja Vu Resto Bar
• Punjabi Times
• Simply Indian
• Waffle Walle
• Ammi's Biryani 
• Taco Bell
• Xtreme Sports Bar
• Tasty Bites
• Anand Sweets and Savouries
• Rajdhani Thali Restaurant
• FreshMenu.com
• Zhangs Dynasty
• A2B Veg Restaurant

How To Reach Bannerghatta National Park

By Road : There are many public and Private vehecals available to reach Bannerghatta National Park.There are also available to BMTC Buses to reach there.Air Conditioned buses have also been started between the two points to make it easy and comfortable for the passengers to commute. There are Bus No.365 ,Big Circle Bus No. D-5, 6, 9, 12,Bus No.V365 .Bus Number 201,Bus Number 366 Bus Number 500 Bus No.368 ,Bus No. 600 also available.

By Rail : The Nearest Railway station is Bangalore city station.The station is connected all mejor Delhi,Mumbai, Kolkatta railway station.

By Air : The Nearest Airport is Bangalore International Airport.The Airport connected all International Airports.you can reach every airport easily and come to  Bannerghatta National Park Bangalore.

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