Bannerghatta National Park is a popular tourist destination located on the outskirts of the Bangalore city. Home to a wide variety of flora and fauna, this national park in Bangalore has fascinated tourists from the local area as well as from abroad. Lavishly spread over an area of 25,000 acres, Bannerghatta National Park, Bangalore is a must-visit destination for tourists.
Bannerghatta National Park is famous for the wild cats - the tigers and the lions. The tiger and lion safaris are the most adventurous activities that can be undertaken in the national forest. The tall and shady trees in the national park form a dense canopy and give the feeling of a natural forest. A pond in the Bannerghatta National Park in Bangalore is the place, where most of the animals can be spotted.
Bannerghatta National Park at Bangalore is home to various species of fauna, which include leopard, sambar, common langur, lion, porcupine, elephant, wild pig, spotted deer, hare, sloth bear, jackal, gaur, bonnet macaque, fox, barking deer, panthers and many more.There are also several species of birds that are found in this national park.
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Peacocks are the major attractions of the place. During the winter season, various migratory birds come to the national park.
There is also a Butterfly Park in the Bannerghatta National Park. The butterfly conservatory, the audio-visual room and the museum are an integral part of the Butterfly Park. Apart from this, there is a reptile park too in the premises of the national park. The park is also in charge of preservation and conservation of wildlife. There is also a small theater and a children's corner in the Bannerghatta National Park, Bangalore. The mini zoo in the park consists of some selected species of animals and birds. The Tiger Reserve in the park is affiliated to the Forest Department, Government of India.
Visitors are required to pay entry fee for getting in the Bannerghatta National Park of Bangalore. Though on weekdays the charges are Rs 25/-, however, it may vary during the weekends and on holidays. The cost of enjoying a grand safari of tigers and lions is Rs 80/- on ordinary days and Rs 135/- on weekends and holidays. Joy rides on elephants can also be enjoyed in the Bannerghatta National Park.
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