Bandipur guide
🇮🇳 Packing List
What to pack for Bandipur
In October, Bandipur is typically warm, heavy rain (21 to 30°C). Pick the month you travel and the list changes with it.
Bandipur essentials
- Muted forest colours. No perfume or strong scent on safari.
Documents
- Photo ID
- Travel tickets (print + digital)
- Hotel booking confirmations
Clothing
- Casual day outfits
- One smart-casual outfit for dinners
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Light summer clothing
- Sunglasses
- Reusable water bottle
- Light rain jacket or poncho
- Compact umbrella
- Quick-dry footwear
- Undergarments and sleepwear
- Enough outfits for 7 days (6 sets)
Toiletries & health
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, and toiletries
- Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
- Personal medication with prescription
- Basic first-aid: band-aids, painkillers, ORS
- Hand sanitiser and wet wipes
- Insect / mosquito repellent
Electronics
- Phone and charger
- Power bank
- Camera (optional)
Money
- Debit / credit cards
- Some cash for incidentals
Local know-how
- Local SIM: Airtel and Jio. Good at resorts. Zero signal in core park zones.
- Pocket tissues: some island toilets are squat-style or limited
- October highlights: Park reopens — fresh forest
Trip gear
- Waterproof dry bag for electronics