Timings to pass by Bandipur forest Q&A

Re: Timings to pass by Bandipur forest

Posted by yogendra | Fri May 11, 2012 1:44 pm

i would suggest not to pass by in night time as had a horrific incident with family when doing so 2 years back when elephant charged to our car after being disturbed by the car headlights from vehicle passing by road.

Re: Timings to pass by Bandipur forest

Posted by Monica | Fri May 11, 2012 2:07 pm

Hi,

The Road is still closed for public, but from 09pm - 6:00am

if your driving, its not advisable to take that road, for that you can go via Krishnagiri, but the travel time is longer, the roads are good.

If you plan to travel by bus, there is only a KSRTC (10:15pm & 10:45) ooty bus that go non stop.

Rgds
Monica

Re: Timings to pass by Bandipur forest

Posted by Sumit | Fri May 11, 2012 2:13 pm

To the best of my knowledge, the restiction is from sunrise to sunset. In fact, it is not advicable to venture out in the evening.

The Bandipur van safari is a 30 minute drive in a 25 seater van. The timings for the same are:
Morning: 6.30 AM to 9AM
Evening: 3.30 PM to 6PM


The jeep safari is for a maximum of six people at a time and there are two trips in the morning and two in the evening.The timings for the same are:

Morning:
First trip 6.30AM to 8AM
Second trip: 8am to 9.30am
Evening:
First trip: 3.30PM to 5PM
Second trip: 5PM to 6.30PM

The Bandipur Mudumalai elephant safari includes a 10 minute ride on the elephant. A maximum of four persons are taken on one elephant. The tickets are sold on a first come first serve basis and so do make your bookings in advance to avoid disappointment.

So you see, there is absolutely no need for you to venture out during the evening.

Bon Voyage

Re: Timings to pass by Bandipur forest

Posted by VINAY | Fri May 11, 2012 6:42 pm

So hope you have got good replies for your query.
I had gone to Ooty after going to Munnar from Hyderabad in April,2012; so didnt take Bangalore route; so considering the warnings above go there and enjoy it is a great place dont forget to visit Pyakara, really a lovely place.

Re: Timings to pass by Bandipur forest

Posted by Peter | Sat May 12, 2012 8:50 am

Resstrictions still remain. However, it will is nice to drive through the forest around 7 in the norning or around 5 in the evening. More chances of seeing wild animals

picado wrote:Hi Folks,

I am planning to visit Ooty from Bangalore (via Bandipur forest). I know the Forest checkpoint used to be closed for vehicles from 6pm-6am. Sometime back I read in the newspaper that the restriction is removed, but not sure about it... Does anyone know they are still keeping those timings?

Thanks much in advance!

TT

Re: Timings to pass by Bandipur forest

Posted by Vijaya | Sat May 12, 2012 6:23 pm

Bandipur check post will be close by 9pm to 6am.After 9pm you con't go that time you can stay at MC Resort,This is very close to check post.