March 14th, 2009 India’s Bannerghatta National Park
Karnataka is the proud home of Bannerghatta National Park. Located just south of Bangalore (official name: Bengaluru), the park was established in 1974 and is one of the richest zoological reserves in India. It stretches for 25,000 acres or over 100 square kilometers. Much of the park is dense forest or scrub land and houses a variety of species.
Most of the park is a natural preserve, with animals roaming free. Visitors tour the park safari-like in caged mini-buses. Animals are segregated into special sections such as Carnivores and Herbivores. There is a zoo that houses birds, amphibians and reptiles as well as endangered species.
One of the special preserves in the park is the Bannerghatta Tiger and Lion Reserve which protects white tigers, Indian tigers, lions and other mammals. There is a reptile park with a small theater and a recently opened Butterfly Park – the first in India.
Other attractions at the park include the extensive Zoological Garden and a snake farm. The climate of Bangalore makes visiting the park a pleasure any time of the year.
Visitors staying in the city will find a number of 5 star hotels Bangalore to choose from as well as resorts and hostels in all price ranges. The park is about thirty minutes south of the city.
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