Wild Karnataka Bandipur National Park Rajiv Gandhi National Park B R Hills Sanctuary Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary Kokkrebellur Pelicanry Kaggaladu Heronry Bannerghatta National Park Anshi National Park Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary Gudavi Bird Sanctuary Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary Mandagadde Bird Sanctuary Kudremukh National Park Chamarajnagar Dubare Elephant Camp     Bangalore - 25km   Bangalore - 25km   Bangalore - 25km     For a walk on the wild side, look no further than the southern outskirts of Bangalore city, where you can find everything from avifauna to panthers in the Bannerghatta National Park. The 25,000 acre park is home to panthers, lions, tigers, and a large variety of birds. Indulge your sense of adventure with a lion and tiger safari for a tête-à-tête with the big cats. You could also wander through the Zoological Garden, with its canopy of shady and sturdy trees, find a quiet resting spot beside a pond, and watch waterfowl frolic. The zoo boasts of an amazing reptile collection; a snake park lets you get up, close and personal with scaly, slithery creatures. A children's corner provides an added attraction. Trekking enthusiasts will enjoy Uddigebande (3.5km,) a natural rock formation called Hajjamana Kallu (3km,) and Mirza Hill (1.5km.)