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For a walk on
the wild side, look no further than the
southern outskirts of Bangalore
city, where you can find everything from
avifauna to panthers in the
Bannerghatta National Park. The
25,000 acre park is home to panthers, lions,
tigers and a large variety of birds. Indulge
your sense of adventure with a lion and tiger
safari. You could also wander through the
Zoological Garden, with its canopy of shady
and sturdy trees, find a quiet resting spot
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beside a pond and
watch waterfowl frolic. The zoo boasts an
amazing reptile collection; a snake park lets
you get up close and personal with the scaly,
slithery creatures. A children’s corner provides
an added attraction. Trekking enthusiasts will
enjoy Uddigebande (3.5 kms.) a natural rock
formation called Hajjamana Kallu (3 kms.) and
Mirza Hill (1.5 kms.)
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Location and Area (Bannerghatta National Park):
22 kms. south of Bangalore; 104.27 sq. kms.
Flora and Fauna in Bannerghatta National Park:
Dry deciduous forests and thorny scrub, with
patches of moist deciduous forests along the
streams.
Mammals in
Bannerghatta National Park:
They include the elephant, gaur, leopard,
jackal, fox, wild pig, sloth bear, sambar,
spotted deer, barking deer, common langur,
bonnet macaque, porcupine and the hare. The
tourist area in the north of the Park has a lion
and tiger safari, a herbivore safari, a mini
zoo, a reptile park, a mini aviary and a museum.
Best Season for Visit (Bannerghatta National
Park): Year-round |
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