A Perfect Weekend Getaway to Masinagudi: Wildlife, Safari & Bamboo Banks Stay

🚗 Day 1: Bangalore → Mysore → Masinagudi

Our trip began on July 19th from Bangalore with three families — ours, Asha’s family, and Divya’s family.

We stopped in Mysore for a delicious breakfast — the famous Mylari dosa, which is a must-try if you’re on this route.

On the way to Masinagudi, we passed through:

  • 🌻 Beautiful sunflower fields

  • 🌳 Bandipur forest — full of wildlife

Bandipur itself felt like a mini safari:

  • Spotted deer, elephants, and peacocks right from the road

We also visited Moyar Dam, a peaceful scenic spot before heading to our stay.

🏡 Stay at Bamboo Banks

We stayed at Bamboo Banks Homestay, and it was honestly the highlight of the trip.

What made it special:

  • 🦌 Deer freely roaming inside the property

  • 🐎 Horses on-site

  • 🌳 Huge natural space with tree houses and viewpoints

  • 🚙 Jeep ride inside the property

The package included lunch, and the food was simple and tasty.

Evening activities:

  • Kids enjoyed swimming

  • Explored the tree house

  • Took a jeep ride inside the property

  • Relaxed with nature views

We had dinner early and slept soon — because safari meant an early start.

🐾 Day 2: Safari Experience (Mudumalai)

We started at 6 AM, and even before reaching the safari, we saw:

  • 🦌 More than 100 deer

  • 🦬 Bisons

At Mudumalai Safari, we experienced:

  • Elephants up close

  • Large herds of deer

  • Tiger paw marks

  • A rare moment — spotting a cheetah hunting

We then visited:

  • 🐘 Theppakadu Elephant Camp

After returning:

  • Enjoyed horse riding

  • Had breakfast

  • Checked out and left for Ooty

⭐ Final Thoughts

Masinagudi is perfect if you want:

  • Nature + wildlife

  • Peaceful stay

  • Kid-friendly outdoor activities

Bamboo Banks is highly recommended, especially if you're traveling with family.

Continuation: https://lifeofgahan.com/post/ooty-trip-relax-sightseeing-food/