Bannerghatta National Park

Bannerghatta National Park of Karnataka is home to lions, tigers, panthers and various species of birds. There is also a Zoological Garden that boasts of an amazing collection of reptiles and a snake park. You can also see many mammals, like jackals, fox, leopards, fox, wild pig, elephants, sloth bear, sambar, hare, spotted deer, barking deer, common languor, bonnet macaque, porcupine and gar, in Bannerghatta National Park.

Bannerghatta National Park is spread across 25,000 acres of land. This wildlife park is located 22 km away from south of Bangalore city. You can visit this National Park of Bangalore all the year round.

The flora and fauna of the Bannerghatta National Park consists of patches of deciduous forests and thorny scrub along the stream. The place has a huge canopy of shady trees. While wandering through the Zoological Gardens you can look for quite resting places beside the pond.

Those of you are interested in trekking can enjoy the Uddigebande, Mirza Hill and a natural rock formation called Hajjamana Kallu. The northern part meant for tourists, in Bannerghatta National Park, also include a tiger safari, a herbivore safari, a reptile park and a museum. An added attraction of the place is the children's corner.

The area includes ten reserve forests of the Anekal Range of Bangalore Forest Division. These beautiful hills are covered with many ancient temples. The beauteous Suvarnamukhi stream runs through the Bannerghatta National Park. This stream originates in the Suvarnamukhi Hills. These hills spreads out to a huge rock. The Dravidian style Champaka Dharna Swamy Temple is at the foot of this rock. The Suvarnamukhi pond near the hill is also considered holy and is believed to possess healing ability.

Altogether a Visit to the Bannerghatta National Park can prove to be a wonderful experience of fun and learning.