Bandipur sanctuary was set up by the Mysore Maharaja in 1931, at the foot of the Nilgiri Hills. Travel into the forest on well laid roads to see elephants, barking deer, quail, wild dogs, sambar, hornbill, gaur, spotted deer, sambar, chusingha, bonnet macaques and giant squirrels. It can be an enthralling experience. This stretches along the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border and lies on the Mysore-Ooty highway. It has an excellent internal network of roads through its hilly, forested landscape, and many water holes and salt licks, provide wonderful opportunities for wildlife viewing. Not the easiest place to spot the big cat, it is one of the largest habitats in south India for the elephant which may be encountered regularly. The elephant rides are a wonderful way to get a feel of the jungle and view the birdlife. An endless variety of flora - rosewood, teak, bamboo and sandal flourish here. Bandipur is a centre for "Project Tiger".

At a distance of 23 Kms from Bangalore City Railway Station, Bannerghatta National Park is the most famous wildlife park in Bangalore. Established in 1971, the park is spread over an area of 100 sq. km. This is the largest elephant reserve in the country with over 2500 Asiatic elephants. One of the main attractions of this park is lion and tiger safari. The other attractions of this park include its crocodile, snake farm and the butterfly park. Elephant safari is also offered in the park. The park also houses variety of birds. This park also houses a small museum which showcases zoological exhibits and also has a reptile park and a small theatre. Timings: 9 AM - 5 PM. Closed on Tuesdays.

At a distance of 43 Kms from Bangalore (towards Hosur on NH7, diversion at Chandapura after Electronic City via Anekal), Muthyala Maduvu is a small & cute waterfall. Also known as Pearl Valley, it is a popular picnic spot around Bangalore. Muthyalu means Pearls and Maduvu means Pond or Pool in Kannada. Situated in the midst of hills, nestled deep down in a valley, this secluded place makes a fascinating picnic spot. It is known for its verdant surroundings with water falling from a height of over 100 ft. Take a dive in this crystal clear water and feel one with nature. There are a couple of waterfalls in a small narrow valley. Overlooking these falls is a small shrine dedicated to Shiva, adding a religious touch to the place. Monsoons (Aug to Nov) is the best time to visit this place. A little walk over around 100 well laid steps from the parking place takes you to the falls. There is a restaurant and restrooms are available near parking place.

At a distance of 83 Kms from Bangalore (near Haroshivanahalli after Kanakapura - diversion at Kanakapura via Halahalli), Chunchi Falls on the River Arkavathi is one of the famous weekend destinations around Bangalore. Water drops from a height of about 100 feet into a small pool creating a swimming pool with running water. It is an ideal place is swim, play & relax in water amidst naturally formed rock formations. This place is usually crowded on weekends. After Kanakpura, take a deviation towards Sangam and drive for about 25 kms and take another deviation at Halahalli and drive 5 kms to reach Chunchi falls. The route to Chunchi Falls is full of greenery. Limited public transportation facilities from Kanakapura, preferably, take your own transportation. Post monsoons and winter are the best seasons to visit.

At a distance of 71 Kms from Mysore, Kokkare Bellur Bird Sanctuary is located in Mandya District of Karnataka and is about 20 km from Mandya. The name of the village is derived from Kokkare meaning stork and Bellur meaning village of jaggery. The Mandya district is famous for sugarcane fields and this village is famous for having large colonies of Painted Storks and Spot-billed Pelicans nesting in trees within the village. It is home to cranes, painted storks and pelicans. The best season to visit the migratory birds is October to March.

At a distance of 93 Kms from Bangalore (via Kanakapura), Mekedatu is a narrow gorge formed on River Kaveri. Mekedatu means goat's leap in Kannada. River Kaveri flows into a deep and narrow gorge, so narrow that a goat could leap over it and that is how it got its name. When reaching the gorge the river flows ferociously onto the rocks sculpting them into some amazing shapes. The river Kaveri flows through a deep ravine of just 5 meter wide, narrow enough for a goat to leap across. The best time to visit the place is during October to December. Only few shops selling cool drinks and snacks are available at the place. Sangam, just 3 km before Mekedatu, is the confluence of Kaveri and Arakavathi where there is a temple dedicated to Sangameshwara. A diversion is required after Kanakapura via Halahalli & Hegganuru towards Sangam to reach Mekedatu. Limited public transportation facilities from Kanakapura, preferably, take your own transportation.

At a distance of 110 Kms from Bangalore & 68 Kms from Mysore, Shivanasamudra (also known as Shivasamudram) is a famous waterfall in the state of Karnataka. Situated on the banks of River Kaveri, Shivanasamudra is also called as Bluff. It is famous for the twin waterfalls known as Gaganachukki and Barachukki. The island of Shivanasamudra divides Kaveri River into two parts that form these two waterfalls. There is a Ranganatha temple situated on the island along with remains of few ancient temples. Gaganachukki and Barachukki Falls are collectively called as Shivanasamudra Falls. Falling from a height of 90 meters, Gaganachukki is the second highest waterfall in India. Barachukki is rather a cascading fall with a height of 70 meters forming several streams through the wide rocky formations establishing superb natural beauty. Though geographically both the falls are adjacent, the viewpoints of these falls are about 15 Kms away. There is one more group of magnificent waterfalls known as Panchakki (group of 5 waterfalls) located at a distance of 2 Kms from Barachukki falls. There is a hydral power generation station setup in 1902 which is the first in Asia. July to October is the best time to visit Shivanasamudra.

At a distance of 16 Kms from Mysore & 3 Kms from Srirangapatna, Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary is a small sanctuary spread across 67 sq.kms. The sanctuary comprises of six islets on the banks of the Kaveri River. It was declared in 1940 as a result of many requests from Dr Salim Ali who surveyed the birds in this area. Since then, the sanctuary has become a paradise for bird watchers. The sanctuary is a breeding ground for many migratory birds from all over the world. It is home to a wide species of birds including cormorants, darters, white ibis, spoon billed storks, open billed storks, painted storks, white necked storks, egrets, herons, terns, swallows, kingfishers, sandpiper etc. A boat ride takes you to the six islets crowded with a number of species of birds. The best time to visit the sanctuary is between June & October. Timings: 9 AM to 6 PM.

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