The Mangifera Apartment - Bandipur

Intimate 5-room farm-stay resort on the edge of Bandipur National Park

Amenities & Activities

The Mangifera Bandipur offers a year-round outdoor swimming pool with a shallow end and a separate kids' pool, plus sun loungers and beach chairs. Guests can play badminton, darts, or table tennis on site, with board games, a games room, and an indoor play area available. The 3 hectare property is planted with mango, coconut, fig, and guava trees, inviting guests to pick fresh fruit during walks.

Rooms & Accommodation

The Mangifera has only five spacious cottages, each air-conditioned with a private bathroom, minibar, and TV. Every room opens onto a private terrace overlooking the fruit orchards, and the property provides free on-site private parking. Guests also have access to BBQ facilities, a garden, and outdoor furniture for relaxing after safari drives.

Location & Safari Access

The Mangifera Bandipur sits on National Highway 181, just 500 meters from the Bandipur Safari ticket counter and pickup point. Mysore Airport is 60 kilometers away, and the property offers complimentary private parking for guests arriving by car. Staff can arrange government safari bookings in Mahindra campers, with tiger sightings reported by recent guests.

Dining & Food

Chef Bala and Chef Vignesh prepare made-to-order breakfasts and dinners using organic vegetables grown on site and fruits picked from the orchard. Breakfast includes paper-thin dosas, idlis, fresh juices, and baked items; dinner offers customizable multi-cuisine dishes such as grilled chicken, dal tadka, and egg bhurji. The restaurant serves a kid-friendly buffet and accommodates dietary preferences, including Jain and gluten-free meals.

Pets & Families

The Mangifera Bandipur welcomes pets of all sizes with a dedicated pet charge of ₹1000 + GST per night, and dogs are allowed off-leash in all outdoor areas. Families benefit from the kids' pool, children's playground, indoor play area, and a selection of board games and puzzles. Staff can also arrange birdwatching walks, cycling around the orchard, and a naturalist-guided trek to nearby lakes.

• Rooms: Only 5 private cottages with orchard-view terraces
• Location: 500 m from Bandipur Safari ticket counter on NH181
• Dining: Farm-to-table meals with on-site organic vegetables & orchard fruits
• Wellness: Year-round outdoor pool with shallow end & kids' pool
• Pet Policy: Welcomes all pets off-leash, ₹1000 + GST per night
• Activities: Badminton, table tennis, cycling, birdwatching, board games
• Ideal for: Nature lovers, families, pet owners, safari-goers