Mysore: The safari start point at Bandipur Tiger Reserve has moved out of the core forest area as per the wildlife guidelines. This morning, the safari began at Melukamanahalli beyond 4 kilometres from the core forest area near the State Tiger Protection Force quarters. Over 300 people took the safari in seven buses and 5 Gypsy vehicles.
Henceforth, the safari will permanently start from Melukamanahalli and the Forest Department has made elaborate arrangements for this in a two-acre land. Visitors have to park their vehicles near the Melukamanahalli Gate and take the safari.
