Bangalore To Mysore & Bandipur National Park 3 days

Day 1 Bangalore - Bandipur National Park (235kms/ 5hrs approx)

Pick up from your Bangalore city hotel and drive to Bandipur National Park. Enroute visit Mysore -

Mysore Palace - Built during 1897-1912, the Mysore Palace dominates the skyline of the district. It was designed by the English architect, Henry Irwin. The Mysore Palace is a three storied structure constructed in the Indo Saracenic style. The golden howdah (elephant seat) along with intricately carved doors and fabulous paintings are among few other treasures of the Mysore Palace.

Jaganmohan Palace was built during the rule of Krishnaraja Wodeyar in 1861 to celebrate the marriage of his daughter. The palace is situated to the west of Mysore Palace and happened to be the residence of the king and his family from 1861 to 1912.

Chamudi Hill Temple - located on the top of Chamundi Hills the temple was named after Chamundeshwari or Durga, the fierce form of Shakti, a tutelary deity held in reverence for centuries by Mysore Maharajas. Chamundi is believed to be the incarnation of Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva.

Nandi Bull - located at the top of Chamundi hills in Mysore. More than 350 years old, this is one of the oldest icons in Mysore. According to Hindu mythology Nandi is considered as the vehicle (mount) of Lord Shiva, the lord of destruction. In front of every Shiva temple, on the court facing the shrine, you can see the image of a Nandi.

St. Philomena Church - one of the oldest churches in India. It is over 200 years old. Initially over 250 years ago there was a small church in its place. When the capital of Mysore state was move from Srirangapatnam to Mysore city in 1799, many British officers and soldiers came and settled down in Mysore.

Continue drive to Bandipur National Park and check in at a resort. Rest time free and easy to relax. Dinner & overnight at hotel.

Day 2 Bandipur National Park

Breakfast at resort. Morning and afternoon safari in the national park. Lunch, dinner & overnight at resort.

Bandipur National Park is located where the Deccan Plateau meets the Western Ghats and the altitude of the park ranges from 680 meters (2,230 ft) to 1,454 meters (4,770 ft). As a result, the park has a variety of biomes including dry deciduous forests, moist deciduous forests and shrublands. The wide range of habitats help support a diverse range of organisms. The park is flanked by the Kabini river in the north and the Moyar river in the south. The Nugu river runs through the park. The highest point in the park is on a hill called Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta, where there is a Hindu temple at the summit.

Mammals - Tigers, Leopards, Elephants, Gaurs, Dholes (Indian Wild Dog), Sloth Bears, Langur, four-horned antelopes, chital deer (Spotted), Sambar deer, Muntjac (Barking Deer), Mouse Deer, Wild Boar, Indian giant squirrels.

Birds - Peafowl, Grey Junglefowl, Honey buzzards, Red-headed vultures, Indian vultures, Flowerpeckers, Hoopoes, Indian rollers, Brown fish owls, Crested serpent eagles, Changeable hawk-eagles.

Reptiles - Spectacled Cobra, Indian rock python, viper, rat snake, muggers, monitor lizards, Indian chameleon, Indian pond terrapin, agamids and flying lizards. Overnight at hotel.

Day 3 Bandipur National Park - Bangalore (235kms/ 5hrs approx)

Breakfast at resort. Drive to Bangalore enroute visit Somanthpur (Chennakeshava Temple). Located at a distance of 25 kms from Mysore, Somanathapuram Temple can be spotted near the Shivanasamudra Waterfalls. The temple is exquisitely carved in star shape and consists of triple towers. Intricate designs of Hoysala Architecture can be observed here. The temple is a UNESCO world heritage site and is a must visit for history seekers as well as nature lovers. The temple is placed in an isolated location and serves as a peaceful retreat.

Continue drive to Bangalore and drop off to your hotel or airport.