This Indian Gaur walking past the Ooty Road in Bandipur National Park unperturbed was captured by SOM photographer M.N. Lakshminarayana Yadav yesterday.
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Expensive tickets: Safari at Bandipur National Park takes a hit
December 3, 2017Gundlupet: The Forest Department’s decision to hike the entry fee and camera fee at Bandipur National Park from Nov.1 has taken a toll on visitors as the number of tourists visiting the National Park has come down considerably. Thousands of tourists flock the park during weekends and as such, the counters at the Park witnessed…
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Bandipur Beckons Tourists
November 4, 2017By Somashekar Rain or shine, when it comes to eco-tourism, Bandipur takes the cake. Thousands of tourists flock the Tiger Reserve to have a glimpse of animals in their natural habitat and behaviour. Tourists encounter these incredible animals here which are a visual treat to watch and an absolute joy to capture on camera. With…
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Gaj Yatra: Spreading awareness about elephant corridors
November 4, 2017By Somashekar In India there is a serious threat to elephant habitats due to human settlements. Persistent growth in the human population has infringed upon the thick wild habitats of elephants. Given that their migratory routes are cut off by human settlements, a campaign called ‘Gaj Yatra’ has begun to raise awareness about the contracting…
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Your wild safari to Bandipur, Nagarahole will get costlier
October 22, 2017Mysuru: Come November, your trip to National Parks and Tiger reserves across the State will burn a hole into your pockets as the Forest Department has revised – or call it hiked – tourist tariffs. The revised tariffs will come into effect from November 1. Now, the entry fee (that is the basic entry fee)…
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It’s dinner time !
September 6, 2017A leopard munching on the kill along with its two cubs on a roadside tree in Bandipur late in the evening was captured on camera by one of the SOM readers Shivakumar, who was on his way to Mangala village from Bandipur National Park recently.
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Man injured in elephant attack
August 4, 2017Nanjangud: A 55-year-old man sustained injuries when a wild elephant attacked him near Mahadevanagar in Hediyala Forest Range coming under Bandipur National Park, last night. The injured has been identified as Venkatabovi of Mahadevanagar, who was walking towards his field at about 9 pm when a tusker attacked him and threw him to a distance,…
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Impeccable iridescent gown !!!
July 12, 2017With its blue and green plumage, this peacock at Bandipur National Park, appears to be wearing a iridescent attractive gown, that no fashion designer can imitate! [Pic. by M.N. Lakshminarayana Yadav]
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Stealing… is joy! Count my teeth!!!
June 21, 2017This monkey appears to be laughing its heart out as it grabs a cool drink bottle from one of the tourists at Bandipur National Park recently. [Pic. by M.N. Lakshminarayana Yadav]
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BANDIPUR CALLING
May 14, 2017Pics. by M.N. Lakshminarayana Yadav After a devastating drought for two years, Bandipur National Park is now springing back to life with lush greenery, thanks to copious rains and effective measures taken by the Forest Department. The park is opening its arms to welcome tourists flocking the forest area, spread across 1,027 sq kms, to…
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