Bannerghatta National Park

Bannerghatta National Park is a large protected area located about 22 km south of Bengaluru in Karnataka, spread over 104.27 sq km in the Anekal range of the Eastern Ghats. Established in 1970 and declared a national park in 1974, it encompasses a biological park with zoo, safari, butterfly park and rescue centre. Notable for its tiger and lion safaris, diverse flora and fauna, and trekking trails, it serves as a major wildlife conservation and recreation destination near Bengaluru.

Visitors can explore a biological park comprising a zoo, enclosed safari enclosures for tigers, lions, bears and herbivores, a butterfly park with conservatory and museum, and an elephant sanctuary. The landscape includes dry deciduous forest, scrub and rocky outcrops of the Eastern Ghats. Activities include guided bus and jeep safaris, walking through zoo enclosures, butterfly park visit, boating on Suvarnamukhi reservoir, and short trekking trails. Facilities are concentrated around the main entrance on Bannerghatta Road.

Established in 1970 and declared as a National Park in 1974 with an area of 104.27 sq km. The Bannerghatta Biological Park was carved out in 2002 to manage zoo, safari and rescue centre under Zoo Authority of Karnataka. The park forms an important corridor for elephants between Eastern and Western Ghats and has served as a conservation and rehabilitation centre for rescued wildlife.

The park area includes historic temples such as Champakadhama Temple dedicated to Vishnu and Suvarnamukhi Temple near the reservoir, reflecting local religious traditions. It also serves as an educational and conservation centre promoting wildlife awareness for visitors from Bengaluru region.