Bandipur National Park located between 75° 12' 17 E to 76° 51' 32 E and 11° 35' 34 N to 11° 57' 02 N where the Deccan Plateau meets the Western Ghats and the altitude of the park ranges from to . As a result, the park has a variety of biomes including dry deciduous forests, moist deciduous forests and shrublands. The wide range of habitats help support a diverse range of organisms. The park is flanked by the Kabini river in the north and the Moyar river in the south. The Nugu river runs through the park. The highest point in the park is on a hill called Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta, where there is a Hindu temple at the summit. Bandipur has typical tropical climate with distinct wet and dry seasons. The dry and hot period usually begins in early March and can last till the arrival of the monsoon rains in June.