Safari Fares Hiked at Nagarhole and Bandipur National Parks

Bengaluru, Sep. 2: Safaris in the state's popular wildlife sanctuaries of Bandipur and Nagarhole will now cost more. The forest department has increased the safari fares in Karnataka's two popular tiger reserves by about 40 percent from September 1.

The latest rates, which were reviewed and approved in July 2026, were originally scheduled to be implemented last August. However, the forest department had postponed the hike to September. Although the department operates safaris at about 10 locations across the state, the hike is limited to Bandipur and Nagarhole tiger reserves.

The cost of a regular bus safari has increased from Rs 600 to Rs 1,000 per person, while the child fare has increased from Rs 350 to Rs 500. The camera and vehicle parking charges have been revised as per the Forest Department order and 18% GST is applicable on them.

“Unlike the previous safari trips, there have been a lot of changes in both duration and distance. Hence, the costs have increased,” said Forest Minister Ramalinga Reddy. Justifying the revision, a senior Forest Department official said, “The safari charges have been revised keeping in mind the salaries of outsourced employees and fuel costs, which constitute a significant part of the safari revenue.”

35 km. Longer duration

“Unlike the earlier 1.5-hour safari tour, each tour now lasts for 2.5 to 3 hours. The safari tour has now been extended to 30-35 km. Earlier, the vehicles used to make two trips. But now, they will manage only one trip. Although the duration of the safari visit has been doubled, the number of trips has been reduced by half,” said an official.

The changes have been introduced following the recent directions issued by the state government to reduce vehicle congestion in protected areas and reduce disturbance to wildlife. By reducing the number of trips while increasing the duration and distance of each safari, the department aims to reduce the overall movement of safari vehicles within the forest area. The revised rate is applicable for safari operations from Kamanahalli in Bandipur and Kakanakote, Veeranahosahalli and Nanachchi gates in Nagarhole....

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