Bandhavgarh
 
 

Facts & Figures
Area : 446 Sq. Km
Altitude : 410m above mean sea level
Temperature Range : 42°C to 7°C
Best time to Visit : November To March

About Bandhavgarh National Park

Bandhavgarh National Park, the most popular national parks in India is located in the Vindhya Hills of the Umaria district in Madhya Pradesh. Declared as a national park in 1968 the Bandhavgarh National Park is spread across the area of 105 km². The name Bandhavgarh has been derived from the most prominent hillock of the area of Umaria. The area of Bandhavgarh is being flourished with a large biodiversity, the place which is also being famed to grip highest density of tiger population in India. Similarly, the park also beholds the largest breeding population of leopards and various species of deer. Over the years, the park has shown a great number of increases in the count of the tiger species and this is the reason why tiger tours is so famed to attract large amount of tourists at its vicinity.

The park has been divided into three major zones named as Tala, Magdi and Bamera out of which the Tala zone attracts major number of tourists by offering the tiger sighting opportunities. The park authorities are also focusing on the Magdi Zone by providing more opportunity to spot tigers. Elephant shows are also organized in Magdi zone of the Bandhavgarh national park to increase the chances of spotting the elusive king of the jungle.

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. Due to varied topography, the Bandhavgarh national park provides ample opportunity to spot the majestic Indian tiger and some rarely seen animals like leopard and sloth bear. Due to high wildlife sighting it is becoming popular amongst tourists visiting India.

Special Attractions at Bandhavgarh

Bandhavgarh fort

Believed to be as old as 2000 years, Bandhavgarh Fort is an ancient fort in Bandhavgarh. It has been under the control of many dynasties who ruled the kingdom in which Bandhavgarh was a part. Maghas dynasties in the first century to Kings of Rewa controlled the fort during its history covering 20 centuries.

Bandhavgarh Hill

Bandhavgarh hill is the highest hill in the reserve of Bandhavgarh with an altitude of 807 meters above the sea level. A group of many small hills, 32 in numbers, surround this hill. These small hills together with Bandhavgarh hill forms a number of low lying plains and valleys.

Access From Airport

The nearest airport is Jabalpur airport 187 k.m.

Access From Railways

Nearest railhead is Umaria is 35km.Katni 90km.is on Mumbai-Allahbad Railway Line.

Access From Roadways

An excellent network of roads connects Bandhavgarh to all the major cities of the M.P. Bandhavgarh are well connected by road from Katni (90-kms, 2 hours), Jabalpur (184-kms, 4 hours.