A must Visit National Park in Madhya Pradesh

 Bandhavgarh National Park-

Situated beautifully amid the Vindhyas Ranges in the state of Madhya Pradesh, this exquisite National Park
is well known for preserving the endangered Royal Bengal Tigers. Bandavgarh which means brothers fort was once the hunting ground of the Maharajas of Rewa, but today it is one of the important national park of India as well as of Madhya Pradesh, where you can spot the highest numbers of Tigers, including the white tigers. 

Location: It is located some 197 kms away north-east of Jabalpur

Fauna

Bandavgarh is well known for giving shelters to various species of birds and animals, including various plants as well. Coming to the point of Fauna, it is well known for having the highest numbers of tiger’s population but apart from that, one can also see various others species of animals that include Wild Boar, Chital, Chinkara, Nilgai, Jackal, red jungle fowl, black kite, chausingha, spotted dear, sloth bear, Bengal fox, Asiatic Jackal, Barking Dear and Leopards. 

Things to Do

While out for a visit to Bandavagarh National Park, don’t miss the opportunity to visit some 2000 years old fort, Jeep Safari, Elephant Safari and photography. 

Best time to visit: Between Octobers to June months, it is the best time to visit.  July-August and September, the park remains closed for visitors.  

How to Reach

Accessibility to Bandavgarh is quite easy as it can be reached by all the means of transportation, Road, Train and airways.  The excellent transportation facilities have made the accessibility much easier for tourists to visit this national park any time of the year, except for those months, where the park closed for tourists visit. 

By Road the park is well connected by the nearby towns and cities, nearest are Khajuraho, Umaria, Satna and Jabalpur. 

Umaria and Katni are the two nearest railway station for Bandavgarh National Park. From the railway station Umaria, the park is located at a distance of 35 kms while Katni is 100 kms which would take 2 hrs drives to reach the national Park. 

Accommodation

Tourists visiting this national park do not have to worry about accommodation facilities as there are excellent hotels and resorts available, which make the accommodation easier and comfortable. Mahua Kothi and Syna Tiger Resort are high end resort while there are few other deluxe and luxury resort which too are known for providing excellent accommodation facilities and services. Nature Heritage Resort, Tiger Den Resort, Tiger Lagoon, Bundela Jungle Resort, Tiger Heaven, Bagh Sarai Resort, Mogli Jungle Resort, etc.