Known for it's Tiger Reserve

Bandhavgarh National Park is one of the most important tiger reserves of the nation and have been able to secure a very vital position in the wild arena. Hence, this is rightly acknowledged as the best wildlife reserve of India . The high density of the Tiger in the jungle which has forest of Sal and Bamboo has made this park a prominent one.

Tigers have been able to captivate the attention of world media focussing the plight of the tiger in the wild. The park is set amongst the magical Vindhya hills of Madhya Pradesh & consists of a core area of 105 sq. km & a buffer area of approx 400 sq. km.

Most travellers to Bandhavgarh National Park enthuse about the elephant safaris which although not unique to this park are certainly amongst the best for wildlife viewing. Rather Tigers are more appropriatly recognised with the park.

More Wildlife!
In addition to the Tiger, it is possible to see four horned Antelope, Porcupine, Hyena, Chinkara & Rheses macaque. The bird life is also abundant with over 150 species. One can see Paradise fly catchers, Golden and black headed oriotes, Yellow loras, Purple sunbirds & Red Vented Bulbuls.

Tourist Attractions in Bandhavgarh

Flora
The flora of Bandhavgarh is the typical moist, deciduous forest, which is common to Central India. Most of the park area is covered with rich sal (Shorea robusta) forests, although at higher altitudes you could also come across mixed forests comprising of sali, saj, saja, etc. Large stretches of bamboo and grassland are also distributed here.

Fauna
The park boasts of a wide variety of game. Its main wild beasts are tiger, leopard, sloth bear, gaur, sambar, chital, muntjac, nilgai, chinkara, mountain gazelle, and wild boar. The gaur is usually spotted in March/April. The sambar and muntjac can be spotted in thick vegetation.

It is estimated that there are around 60 tigers, over 4,500 sambars, and over 7,000 spotted deer in this reserve. The tigers, however, remain very elusive. The park is alos rich in avifauna and birds such as the green pigeon, crested serpent eagle, and variable hawk eagle are seen here. One may also encounter rhesus macaque, hyenas, porcupine, Steppe eagle, white-browed fantails, white-bellied grongo, Jerdon’s leaf birds Malabar hornbills, blue-bearded bee-eater, and blossom-headed parakeets. There are also several cave shrines scattered around the park, with Brahmi inscriptions dating from the first century B.C.

Bandhavgarh Fort
The Bandhavgarh Fort is located within the park and was built by the Maharajas of Rewa at a height of 800 m above the surrounding countryside. It offers a panoramic view of the wildlife preserve and is believed to be 2,000 years old. A stream called Charganga flows beside the fort. Statues and temples and a 10th-century rock statue of Lord Vishnu can be observed en route. A large number of Crag martins and blackbucks can be found around the fort.

Excursions in Bandhavgarh
When visiting Bandhavgarh, there are not too many places that you can take a detour to. For, the only two urban habitations around Bandhavgarh are Katani and Umaria. Katni is located 120 km away and is a major junction on the South-Eastern Railways. Umari, on the other hand is located closer at a distance of just 32 km, and is and is usually the base for tourists who come to explore the park. It is also the nearest railhead to Bandhavgarh on the South-Eastern Railway.

Tourists could also take a trip to Khajuraho and Jabalpur, as well as Bheraghat on the river Narmada, for all of these are located in about the same region.

How to Reach Bandhavgarh
Bandhavgarh is equidistant to the city of Jabalpur and world famous tourist spot of Khajuraho. It can be reached by using roads from both these places. Katni at a distance of 120 km on the South-Eastern Railways is the ideal railway connection for reaching Bandhavgarh.

We offer complete wildlife travel and adventure tour packages to Bandhavgarh that are inclusive of hotel booking, air booking services as well as cab and car hire services for the entire duration of your stay. Our wildlife tour packages to Bandhavgarh are convenient, cost effective and the choicest travel options that will allow you to combine exciting wildlife safaris with travel in the best possible way.

Important Travel Information
The onset of summers is in April and the rising temperatures continue till June, and are sometimes as high as 42°C. however, this is when sighting tigers and leopard at water holes is most likely. The weather is cool and pleasant from December to February. The park is closed during the monsoon season, which also coincides with the breeding season, from June till November. Torrential rainfall washes away most of the jungle tracks during these months. During summer, light cottons are suitable, but for the winters, woolen clothing is recommended

General Information :

Best time of Visit : November-June (Park closes in July for the monsoons)
Nearest Town : Umaria (30 km)
How to get there : Rail-Umaria (30 km); Air-Khajuraho (210 km),