Bandhavgarh National Park is one of the popular national parks in India was declared a national park in 1968. The park is lying in between the Vindhyan and Satpura ranges of Madhya Pradesh. Bandhavgarh was the hunting ground of the Maharajas of Rewa. It was considered a good omen for the Rewa Maharaja to shoot 108 tigers, the numbers coinciding with the beads in the Hindu rosary.
The centre of the park is dominated by the majestic Bandhavgarh Fort, around which is numerous caves containing shrines and ancient Sanskrit inscriptions. According to legend, it is believed that the Bandhavgarh Fort was given to Lakshman by his brother Lord Ram (bandhav means brother, hence the name Bandhavgarh).
The park has a large breeding population of leopards, and various species of deer. The density of the tiger population at Bandhavgarh is the highest known in India. Bandhavgarh considered as the real home of white tigers but the park provides shelter to several Indian wildlife species like Bison, Cheetals, Langgors and Sambars.
STATE : MADHYA PRADESH
LOCATION : Bandhavgarh National Park is located 165 km. north-east of Jabalpur in Umaria district of central Indian state Madhya Pradesh.
LANGUAGE :Hindi and English.
WHEN TO VISIT : The period between October to March is excellent for visiting Bandhavgarh National Park. This period is excellent for visiting the National Park as the rain fall during monsoon rejuvenated all the nature & vegetation.
CLOTHING : Cotton or linen full-sleeve outfits which match with surroundings like dark green, muddy-brown and rocky-grey are the ideal clothing color. Avoid shiny or reflective clothes during park safari which may diverts or attracts wild animals & birds’ attention which may become cause them leaving the place.
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Tala the most convenient point of entrance to Bandhavgarh National Park is well connected by motorable roads with different places. There are excellent bus services provided by private and State Road Transport Corporation, connecting Tala to other nearby cities.
The nearest railway stations Umaria is 35 km from Bandhavgarh National Park. The station is connected by super-fast trains to the major cities and towns of the country. From the railway station, you can get a taxi to reach Tala, which is the most convenient point of entrance to Bandhavgarh National Park.
Nearest airport is at Jabalpur is 159 km. from Bandhavgarh National Park. The airport provides connectivity to various major towns and cities of India. From the airport, you can get a taxi or bus to reach Tala, which is the most convenient point of entrance to Bandhavgarh National Park.
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OPENING OF PARK : Every Year Bandhavgarh National Park remains open from 15th October to 15th June for visitors. The park is close from July to October for visitors.
ZONE IN THE PARK : There are 04 different zones in the National Park.
PERMIT : Permits obtain from the concerned park authority before you make entry to the Park. Tourists can obtain day visit permit at entry gate.
SAFARI TIMING : Wildlife safari timing in Bandhavgarh National Park is just like most parks in the country. The timing are:
| Timing | 15 Oct-15 Feb | 16 Feb-31 March | 1 April-30 June |
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| Morning Shift | 06:30 AM - 11:00 AM | 06:00 AM - 10:30 AM | 05:30 AM - 10:00 AM |
| Afternoon Shift | 02:30 PM - 05:30 PM | 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM | 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM |
: The incredible Bandhavgarh are the natural abode of the variant of wild species. Catching the amazing glimpses of the majestic creatures with elephant and jeep safari gives you a closer look to the royal tigers.
JEEP SAFARI IN BANDHAVGARH: Bandhavgarh National Park consists of mixed vegetations ranging from tall grasslands to thick Sal forest and so is the perfect habitat of variety of animals and birds. JEEP Safari at Bandhavgarh is a delight for adventure lovers and wildlife photographers. It explores especially those places, which are difficult to travel via any other mode of transportation.
Jeep Safaris at Bandhavgarh can be done in morning and afternoon Shift. The morning shift starts early at the time of Sunrise up to 04 hrs & the afternoon one starts in between 02 PM to 03 PM up to sunset. 6 passengers are allowed in each Open Jeep to travel along with one naturalist and one driver. It is advisable to book safari rides in well advance to avoid any chance of unavailability.
ELEPHANT SAFARI IN BANDHAVGARH : Elephant Safari in Bandhavgarh is the most attractive part for the enthusiastic tourists. You can view the entire area of the park over a tamed elephant. Elephant safaris are arranged by the tourist department.
Sitting on the top of the elephant in a wooden cushioned chair and moving through the undulated hilly terrains spot tigers, viewing the wild animals, rare avian fauna and spectacular plant fauna is really an adventurous experience for any traveler.
