Bandipur Tour Package from Salem (3 Days)
3-day Bandipur tour from Salem: Bandipur and Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab or bus. From ₹6,790 per person.
per person · inclusive of all taxes
18° – 28°C
November in Bandipur
Description
3-day Bandipur tour from Salem: Bandipur and Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab or bus. From ₹6,790 per person.
This 3 days 2 nights itinerary covers 3 handpicked stops, including Bandipur safari, Morning safari, Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta. October–May is the best time to travel for pleasant weather. Your 2-night stay is arranged in a comfortable, well-reviewed hotel such as 3-star hotel in Bandipur. Pickup and drop are arranged right from your hotel or home, so there's nothing extra to plan on your end. Every booking is backed by Trypdeals' 24x7 support team, from planning to the day you're back home.
Weather in Bandipur
Best time: October to MarchAverage temperature range: 15°C – 32°C
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Salem to Bandipur
Our driver picks you up from your hotel or home in Salem in the morning. Drive from Salem to Bandipur (about 298 km, 6 hrs). Check in at your hotel in Bandipur. Overnight stay in Bandipur.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Salem to Bandipur
298 km · ~6h 18m · About 6h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Salem
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near KempanayakkanpalaiyamAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
148 km · 2h 58m drive from previous stop
Arrive in BandipurBandipur, Karnataka
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Salem to Bandipur
298 km · ~6h 37m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Salem
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Salem. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Salem → Bandipur
AC Seater / Volvo · ~298 km
~6h 37m|Tentative fare ₹330–₹880
Usual tea / meal halts: BR Hills (~170 km)
- Arrive in Bandipur
Bandipur, Karnataka
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Salem to Bandipur
Nearest railway stations: Salem Jn for Salem, Nanjangud Town (about 47 km away) for Bandipur.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 11h 59m in total
Change trains at Bangalore East — about 1h 33m wait
1 change · 13h 2m in total
Change trains at Bangalore East — about 2h 45m wait
1 change · 13h 2m in total
Change trains at Bangalore East — about 2h 45m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Into Bandipur
After breakfast, set out for a full day of sightseeing. In the morning, visit Bandipur safari. Return to the hotel in Bandipur. Overnight stay in Bandipur.
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Bandipur safari
A forest department jeep or canter ride through the tiger reserve.
Morning safari and Gopalaswamy Betta
Go out on an early safari, when animals are most active. After breakfast, ride the forest bus up to Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta, the highest hill in Bandipur, to the Krishna temple that is often wrapped in mist; private cars are not allowed up the hill. Then drive home in daylight. Drive from Bandipur to Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta (about 72 km, 1 hr 30 min) and from Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta to Salem (about 259 km, 5 hrs 15 min), and drop at your hotel, home or the railway station in Salem. The tour ends here.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Bandipur to Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta
72 km · ~1h 26m · About 1h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Bandipur
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
72 km · 1h 26m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Himavad Gopalaswamy BettaHimavad Gopalaswamy Betta, Karnataka
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Bandipur to Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta
72 km · ~1h 36m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Bandipur
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Bandipur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Bandipur → Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~72 km
~1h 36m|Tentative fare ₹80–₹250
- Arrive in Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta
Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta, Karnataka
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Bandipur to Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta
Nearest railway stations: Nanjangud Town (about 47 km away) for Bandipur, Nanjangud Town (about 45 km away) for Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta.
Direct trains
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta to Salem
259 km · ~5h 31m · About 5h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near AnthiyurAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
109 km · 2h 11m drive from previous stop
Arrive in SalemSalem, Tamil Nadu
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta to Salem
259 km · ~5h 45m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta → Salem
AC Seater / Volvo · ~259 km
~5h 45m|Tentative fare ₹280–₹780
Usual tea / meal halts: Anthiyur (~170 km)
- Arrive in Salem
Salem, Tamil Nadu
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta to Salem
Nearest railway stations: Nanjangud Town (about 45 km away) for Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta, Salem Jn for Salem.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 11h 16m in total
Change trains at Mysore Jn — about 1h 15m wait
1 change · 13h 9m in total
Change trains at Krishnarajapuram — about 3h 16m wait
1 change · 13h 22m in total
Change trains at Mysore Jn — about 4h 5m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
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Morning safari
The best hours to see elephants and, with luck, a tiger.
- 2
Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta
A misty hilltop temple inside the reserve.
Tour Overview
Two days in the Bandipur Tiger Reserve at the foot of the Nilgiris: forest safaris for tigers, elephants and gaur, and the misty hill temple of Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta.
This 3-day, 2-night package starts and ends in Salem. The route runs Salem → Bandipur → Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta → Salem, about 629 km in all. Choose how you travel: cab or bus. Every price includes 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Highlights of the Bandipur Tour from Salem
- Bandipur safari
- Morning safari
- Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta
Inclusions in the Bandipur Tour Package
- 2 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Salem for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions in the Bandipur Tour Package
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Child Policy
Child up to 6 years: free (no extra bed)
Child 6 to 8 years: half charge
Child above 8 years: full charge
Payment Policy
20 percent advance at the time of booking
20 percent after you receive the hotel booking voucher
60 percent during the tour
For tours between 15 December and 2 January, 50 percent advance is required.
Cancellation Policy
Minimum cancellation charge: Rs. 3000 per person, or 10 percent of the tour cost, whichever is higher
25 percent between 46 and 30 days before departure
50 percent between 30 and 15 days before departure
75 percent between 15 and 5 days before departure
100 percent within 5 days of departure or on no-show
Important Travel Information for the Bandipur Tour
Best time to visit: October–May
Route: Salem → Bandipur → Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta → Salem (about 629 km in all)
Before you go: Safaris in the tiger reserves are run by the Karnataka Forest Department (or Jungle Lodges) and are booked online; seats are limited and sell out on weekends. Safari timings, fees and closures change, so check current rules when you book. The highways through Bandipur and Mudumalai are closed to traffic at night (about 9 pm to 6 am), so the drive in and out is planned for daylight.
Hotels: 3-star hotel in Bandipur, or similar.
Package Price: Cab or Bus
Per-person price by group size and how you travel from Salem. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
| PersonsGroup size | By Cab | By Bus |
|---|---|---|
| 22 Persons | ₹13,660 | ₹10,050 |
| 33 Persons | ₹11,030 | ₹9,020 |
| 4–74–7 Persons | ₹9,810 | ₹7,900 |
| 8–108–10 Persons | ₹9,020 | ₹7,390 |
| 11–1211–12 Persons | ₹7,650 | ₹6,790 |
Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.
There is no railway station near this route, so there is no train option.
Route Map
Places Covered
- Bandipur safari
- Morning safari
- Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta
Who Is This Tour For
Best Time to Visit
October–May is the ideal window for this trip, with the most pleasant weather for sightseeing.
How to Reach
What's Included / Excluded
Inclusions
- 2 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Salem for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Hotels for This Tour
Handpicked stays for a comfortable trip
Packing Checklist
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- ID proof (for hotel check-in)
- Basic first-aid/medication
- Modest, traditional clothing for temple visits
- A shawl or stole to cover shoulders
Important Travel Information
Best time to visit: October–May
Route: Salem → Bandipur → Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta → Salem (about 629 km in all)
Before you go: Safaris in the tiger reserves are run by the Karnataka Forest Department (or Jungle Lodges) and are booked online; seats are limited and sell out on weekends. Safari timings, fees and closures change, so check current rules when you book. The highways through Bandipur and Mudumalai are closed to traffic at night (about 9 pm to 6 am), so the drive in and out is planned for daylight.
Hotels: 3-star hotel in Bandipur, or similar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you go
3 days and 2 nights. It starts from Salem on day 1 and you are back in Salem on day 3.
Salem → Bandipur → Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta → Salem. That is about 629 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.
For 2 persons it is ₹10,050 per person (bus); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹6,790 per person. Prices include 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Yes. This package is offered by cab or bus. By cab, the same AC car takes you from Salem and back. By bus, you take an AC bus to the first stop and back, and a cab covers the sightseeing. The price table shows each option for your group size.
October–May.
Safaris in the tiger reserves are run by the Karnataka Forest Department (or Jungle Lodges) and are booked online; seats are limited and sell out on weekends. Safari timings, fees and closures change, so check current rules when you book. The highways through Bandipur and Mudumalai are closed to traffic at night (about 9 pm to 6 am), so the drive in and out is planned for daylight.
Destinations Covered in This Tour
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