Bannerghatta- Hint of forest away from a city

Situated in the South Indian State of Karnataka, Bannerghatta National Park includes ten reserve forests of the Anekal Range. The hills surrounding the forest are dotted with temples and the park boasts of a rich variety of flora and fauna. Situated at an altitude of 3375 ft., the uneven terrain is interspersed with valleys, streams and other scenic spots.

Interesting Facts

The Bannerghatta Biological Park, is the part where the forest department has kept lions and tigers resuced from circuses. The area is of major interest to visitors and more than 10 lakh tourists throng the place every year.

Some of the major animals found in the region include elephant, bonnet macaque, cheetal, muntjac, slow loris, wild boar, porcupine, fox and three striped palm squirrel. The park is also home to a myriad variety of avian population. In fact, there are over 200 species of birds found in the park which include honey buzzard, great horned owl, spotted owlet, purple sunbird, loten's sun bird and the small green barbet.