Bandipur Tiger Reserve, nestled at the foothills of the Western Ghats in Karnataka, is one of India’s premier wildlife destinations. Part of the larger Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, Bandipur is known for its healthy population of tigers and elephants. It is rich and diverse in birdlife that thrives in its varied habitats.

The images in this gallery were captured from safari jeeps, when the forest reveals its secrets one glimpse at a time. This collection is a visual tribute to Bandipur’s wild heart.