- Bandipur National Park is located in the Chamarajanagar District and Mysuru District of Karnataka, India.
- It is located at the tri-junction area of the States of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
- The park is situated in the Nilgiri Hills, which are part of the larger Western Ghats mountain range.
- The park area was originally a private hunting reserve for the Maharajas of the Kingdom of Mysore.
- In 1931, Bandipur was established as a wildlife sanctuary under the Mysore State and named it the Venugopala Wildlife Park.
- In 1973, Bandipur Tiger reserve was established under Project Tiger.
- In 1985, by including adjacent areas from Venugopala Wildlife Park, Bandipur Tiger Reserve was enlarged and named as Bandipur National Park.
- In 1986, Bandipur National Park, Nagarhole National Park, Mudumalai National Park (TN) and Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary (Kerala) area was included in the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve by the government of India.
- In 2000, Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve of India recognized as World Network of Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO.
- Area: Park covers an area of approximately 874 square kilometers (337 square miles).
- Hills: The Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta hill is the highest point in the Bandipur National Park area.
- River: The most significant river that flows through the park:
- Kabini River
- Moyar River
- Nugu River
- Lake: The Kabini Reservoir is situated close to the Bandipur National Park.
- Flora: Teak, Rosewood, Sandalwood, Indian-laurel, Indian Kino Tree, Bamboo, Dhaman, Kadam Tree, Indian Gooseberry etc.
- Fauna: Bengal Tiger,, Asian Elephant,, Leopard, Gaur, Sloth Bear, Four-horned Antelope, Dhole, Chital, Striped Hyena, Rusty-spotted Cat, Nilgiri tahr, Gray Junglefowl, Red-headed Vulture, Indian Vulture, Indian Rock Python, Mugger Crocodiles, Monitor Lizards etc.