Tall trees, swaying bamboos and grassy expanses. Calls of mynas and drongos that pierce the gentle murmur of forest streams. A herd of gaur in the morning sun, with massive horned heads and pale green eyes that stare back at ...

Wildlife Excursions Bandipur Wildlife Sanctuary–Nagarhole Sanctuary Mysore is the most convenient jumping-off point for two of India’s best wildlife sanctuaries, and is well-connected to them by regular buses. Bandipur Wildlife Sanctuary (80 km; 50 miles south) is 690 sq km ...