Bandhavgarh National Park, one of 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 population of leopards and various species of deer.
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 sight the majestic Bengal tiger and some rare animals like leopard and sloth bear. Due to high wildlife sighting, Bandhavgarh National park is renowned amongst tourists visiting India.
Making a Jungle safari tour to Bandhavgarh National Park will definitely take you to the beautiful flora and fauna, lush greenery of the regions that are incredibly the natural abode of the variant of wild species. Glimpses of these majestic creatures are simply incredible and with safari opportunities in Bandhavgarh you can experience in a complete organized way. With elephant and jeep safari you can have a closer look to all these majestic creatures including the Royal Bengal Tigers and making a safe and visible sightings of these species will complete your experience of Jungle safari in Bandhavgarh National Park.
Bandhavgarh at a Glance:
Area of the Forest:
– Core: 716.90 Sq Kms
– Buffer 820.03 Sq Km
– Total: 1536.93 Sq Km
Altitude:
– 800 m above sea level
State:
– Madhya Pradesh
Location:
– Vindhyan Mountain ranges of central India
Temperature range:
– 42°C to 2°C
Annual Rainfall:
– 1200mm
Best time to visit:
– 1st October to 30th June (Closed 1 July- 30th September)