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A serene location in the southern state of Karnataka in India, Bandipur is noted for the Bandipur National Park. This is an 874 sq. Km. of forest reserve in the state which is noted as the home to several endangered species of animals and birds in India. This used to be a private hunting ground of the Maharajas of Mysore and now it has been turned into a home to Indian Elephants, Spotted Dears, Bison, and Antelopes which are some of the native species found in India. You can drive to Mysore first and then take the Ooty Road through Gundlupet. This will help you reach Bandipur in a jiffy. The park is within 30 minutes of driving distance from here. We are going to list some of the top eateries about the Bandipur national park where you can find all kinds of refreshment during your visit to the reserve forest.

Sara’s Kitchen restaurant

Located right off the highway NH67, this is a very comfortable and well accommodated family restaurant located in Mar Thoma Nagar in the Gudalur region. This is noted for the variety of items which you can find in the restaurant at any hour of the day when you choose to visit the place. Chinese, American, Indian cuisines of every type are available here. Special arrangements for the vegetarians are also there. The rates for the food are reasonable enough and hence this has become a popular choice to tourists. Reviewed among the top restaurants in the area, Sara’s Kitchen Restaurant is also noted for their warm hospitality as well.

Sasthapuri Hotels

Another notable restaurant located right of the Ooty main road, in the Gudalur region, is the Sasthapuri Hotels that is precisely located in R G Puram and often rated as one of the most excellent place to dine in on your way to Bandipur. There are varieties of cuisines of Indian origins. You can also find Chinese, Asian, and even healthy gluten free options as well for the diet conscious tourists. There are vegan options as well for those who prefer vegetarian cuisines. The ambience is well maintained and beautiful and restaurant is open from 7:30 am in the morning till 22:30 in the night. The rates are also varied and hence you can rest assured that you can dine here without incurring a huge bill amount.

Yummy restaurant

If you are looking for delicious non-vegetarian cuisines which are locally made, this is the best place to dine in. the restaurant opens little late from 11:00 and closes around 23:00 at night. The location is easy to find as it is right off the Mysore road and in the Nilgiris area of Ooty. Reviewed among the top restaurants of the area, the Yummy restaurant has cuisines of Asian and Indian origin and even halal items which are the hot sellers of the restaurant. The price range is moderate and according to some, it is not the best place but good enough when you are hungry and need to snack quickly on your way. This is hence one of the notable hotels in Bandipur.

Hotel Atria Grand Restaurant

Hotels in Bandipur | Image source: atria-hotelsandresorts.com

Located in the Paykara region of Ooty near the Mysore road, this is a lesser known hotel though not at all lesser when you consider the quality of the food served here. They have thali system and snacks items which are really delicious. If you are looking for a place to have something light for the day on your way, then this place have a lot to offer to you. The price range is also very moderate and competitive enough.

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