The park established in the year 1974, with an area of  874sq.km is nestled in the foothills of the Nilgiris. The nearest railhead is Nanjangud 55km away and the airport is Mysore 80km away from the park. The landscape is hilly, traversed by rivers and gorges. The animals found here are tiger, leopard cat, sloth bear, four horned antelope, elephant, flying squirrel, mouse deer etc. The reptiles are mugger and monitor lizard. The main birds are spoon bill, jungle fowl, partridge, bush quail, wood peckers, teel and coot.

November to April are the best months for visiting the park. Rest houses are available in the park.  For more information contact, Field Director, Bandipur Tiger Reserve, Mysore-570004 or Field Director, Project Tiger, Government House Complex, Irwin Rd.