Karnataka has decided to fully reopen jungle safari operations at the Bandipur and Nagarahole Tiger Reserves after accepting a technical committee’s assessment of the visitors capacity the protected forests could safely accommodate.
The government said it had accepted the panel’s report and instructed the Forest Department to run safari services under a regulated framework.
The approval brings an end to restrictions that had been in place since November 2025, when safari operations were suspended following a series of human wildlife conflict incidents.
With the latest approval, safari services are expected to return to their earlier schedule and capacity, subject to implementation by the forest department.
The state remains committed to the eco tourism model that safeguards ecological integrity and ensures that tourism contributes positively to conservation, local livelihoods, and visitor experience.
