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Location:
Karnataka
Coverage Area: 104 sq kms
Main Attraction: Panthers,
bears, sambar
Best Time To Visit:
September to June
Accommodation :
Arrival
Information :
-- By Rail : The nearest Rail head is Bangalore, 22 kms from Bannerghata
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By Air : The nearest Air is Bangalore, 22 kms from Bannerghata
-- By Road : The places are well connected with regular bus routes.
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Nearby Excursions :
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Nearby Cities :
 Established in 1971, the Bannerghata
National Park, in Karnataka, lies 22 kms from Bangalore. It covers an area of 104 sq kms, including ten reserve forests of Anekal Range of the
Bangalore Forest Division. The surrounding scenic hills are covered with many
ancient temples.
Flora and Fauna :
At the park one can find an astonishing range of flora and
fauna which include trees like sandal, neem, tamarind, jalari, chujjullu,
zizyphus among others.The main inhabitants are the magnificent elephants who
migrate from Kollegal and nearby Tamil Nadu and feed on the abudant bamboo
growth. One can also find wild pigs, panthers, bears, sambar, spotted deer and
the black buck here. One can come face-to-face with huge monitor lizards,
cobras, pythons, kraits and Russell vipers which roam the park freely. Pelicans,
cormorants, painted storks, white ibis and spoonbills are some of the birds
found here.
The Bannerghata National Park
project comprises the National Park, the Safari Park with a Herbivore Safari and
a Lion Safari, Picnic Corner, Crocodile Farm, Serpentarium, Pets Corner, and a
Museum besides a Park of pre-historic animals.
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