VUFF-005: BANNERGHATTA BIOLOGICAL PARK.
First activated from 30th September to 07th October 2008 with the call AT8WFF
Being activated many times since then with the call VU2UR/FF
Though it was established as BANNERGHATTA NATIONAL PARK since 1971, "Bannerghatta Biological Park" was created from a portion the Bannerghatta National Park in the year 2002.
It is situated 22 km south of Bangalore, Karnataka, India. The journey to the park takes nearly one and a half hours from Bangalore. This place is home to one of the richest natural zoological reserves. The 25,000 acre (104.27 km²) zoological park makes this a major tourist attraction in Bangalore.
There is a Tiger & Lion Safari as well as a Grand Safari which includes herbivores. The safaris are managed by the KSTDC. The KSTDC also aids in funding the reserve. The park’s Tiger Reserve has been recognized by the Forest Department of India.
The country's first Butterfly Park was established in the Bannerghatta Biological Park. It was inaugurated on Saturday November 25, 2006 The Butterfly Park is spread across 7.5 acres (30,000 m2) of land. It comprises a butterfly conservatory, a museum and an audio-visual room. The butterfly conservatory is 10,000 sq ft (1,000 m²) - with a circular enclosure and a polycarbonate roof. Inside the conservatory, the living environment has been carefully designed to support over 20 species of butterflies
Bannerghatta Zoo Park Entry Fee | |
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Adult | ₹80/- |
Child (6 to 12 Yrs) | ₹40/- |
Senior Citizens (above 60 Yrs) | ₹50/- |
Adult Foreigners (Non-SAARC) | ₹400/- |
Child Foreigners (Non-SAARC) | ₹300/- |
Bannerghatta Butterfly Park Entry Fee | |
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Adult | ₹30/- |
Child (6 to 12 Yrs) | ₹20/- |
Senior Citizens (above 60 Yrs) | ₹20/- |
Adult Foreigners (Non-SAARC) | ₹400/- |
Child Foreigners (Non-SAARC) | ₹300/- |
Bannerghatta Builogical Park Safari Entry Fee
Bannerghatta Bus Safari Entry Fee | ||
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Type of Entry | Regular Trip Non-A/c Bus | Special Trip A/c Bus |
Adult | ₹260/- | ₹500/- |
Child (6 to 12 Yrs) | ₹130/- | ₹300/- |
Bannerghatta Jeep Safari & Car Safari Entry Fee | ||
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Vehicle Type | Special Vehicle Fare | |
6 Seater Non-AC Jeep | ₹3000/- | |
6 Seater AC Jeep | ₹3500/- | |
8 Seater Non AC Jeep | ₹4000/- | |
Xylo Car | ₹4000/- | |
Innova Car | ₹5000/- |
Bannerghatta Zoo Park Entry Fee | |
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Adult | ₹80/- |
Child (6 to 12 Yrs) | ₹40/- |
Senior Citizens (above 60 Yrs) | ₹50/- |
Adult Foreigners (Non-SAARC) | ₹400/- |
Child Foreigners (Non-SAARC) | ₹300/- |