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Bandhavgarh National Park
Location: 31 km from Umaria District, Madhya Pradesh
Area: 458 sq. km.
Major Wildlife Attractions: White Tigers, Leopards, Bears
Best time to visit: Nov to March and May to Jun
Places to Stay: Tiger's Den, Taal
About Bandhavgarh National Park
Bandhavgarh National Park is
situated in Madhya Pradesh and the home to the famous White Tigers of
Rewa. White Tiger is a rare animal to watch which is possible in
Bandhavgarh National Park. The park was a former hunting reserve of
the royal family of Rewa. Bandhavgarh National Park was declared a
national park in 1968. This place is steep and rocky and contains flat
tops and level grasslands in the valleys below. Several fine Sal trees
and stretches of bamboo are found in the forest of this national park.
In all over India, Bandhavgarh Wildlife Sanctuary is known for having
one of the densest populations of Tigers. Other wild animals like
Nilgai, Chital, Chinkara, Gaur, Sloth Bears and Wild Boar are also
found here along with some 253 species of birds. Bandhavgarh National
Park is one of the best places for nature lovers to witness the Tiger
in action.
There are several options to visit this park in which safari is the
best option. There are two types of safaris provided to the visitors
and they are Jeep Safari and Elephant Safari. Jeep safaris are
undertaken during the early morning hours till evening. Forest
department guide is essential for Jeep Safari with you and mahout is
essential during elephant safari to guide you. The best time for both
safaris is early morning and in the evening.
Some of the major attractions near
Bandhavgarh National Park which attract visitors very much are
Archaeological Remains of the Kalchuri period. Bandhavgarh Fort is
also a prime attraction near this park which is believed to be over
2000 years old. The Fort has a large number of caves belonging to the
pre-historic period. One more attraction near Bandhavgarh National
Park is Baghela Museum. This museum houses the private collection of
the maharajah of Rewa and a unique collection of military weapons.
Wildlife in Bandhavgarh National Park
Basically Bandhavgarh National Park is famous for its rare species of
White Tigers but there are lots more animals like Nilgai, Chausingha,
Chital, Chinkara, Wild boar, fox and jackal. Around 253 species of
birds are also found in the park including migratory birds. These
migratory birds arrive in winter in which some of the famous bird
species are steppe eagle and various water birds. While roaming on the
terrace of the Bandhavgarh Fort one can experience breathtaking
bird's-eye view of the Park. There are some more avian species found
in Bandhavgarh National Park and which are Peacock, Paradise fly
catchers, Jungle Fowl, Golden and Black headed Orioles, Yellow Ioras,
Red-vented Bulbuls, Blue Jays, Purple Sunbirds, Green Barbets and
Mynahs.
Best Time to Visit Bandhavgarh National Park
The ideal time to visit the Bandhavgarh National Park is between the
months of November to March and May to June. This park remains closed
between July and October.
How to Get there
Air: The nearest well connected airport is Khajuraho. Daily
flights are available Delhi to Khajuraho.
Rail: The nearest railhead is Umaria located on the
Katni-Bilaspur.
Road: Bandhavgarh National Park is well connected by bus
services. Nearest bus terminals are Rewa, Satna, Katni and Umaria.
Hiring cars from Katni, Umaria, Satna or Bilaspur is also an option
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