Wildlife Tours In India
Bandhavgarh National
Park, situated in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, is famous for its population
of tigers and one of the famous tiger park in India as well the largest in India
including the rare White Tiger. Before being given the status of a national
tiger park in India in the year 1968, Bandhavgarh was a hunting reserve for
the Maharajahs of Rewa. The best time to visit this Tiger park in India is during
the winter months from December to February while the best months to spot wild
animals are April and May when due to intense heat, the animals gather around
whatever little water is left in the water bodies. The park remains closed from
June till November.
Wildlife Attractions
Bandhavgarh National park is blessed with a large variety of inhabitants, both
birds and animals. Some of the animals that can be seen inside the park include
tigers, leopards, gaur (Indian Bison), chital(spotted deer), sambar deer, dholes,
nilgais, wild boars, sloth bears, rhesus macaques, black faced langurs, jungle
cats, hyenas, porcupines, jackals, foxes, wild dogs, chausinghas and ratels
among others.
The bird population in the park consists of some of the most beautiful birds
that can be seen flying freely around the park. Some of the birds that can be
commonly sighted here include white browed fantails, steppe eagles, green pigeons,
grey malabar hornbills, black and white malabar hornbills, blossom headed parakeets,
parakeets, blue bearded bee eaters, green bee eaters, white bellied drongos,
owls, Jerdon's and gold fronted leaf birds, minivets and woodshrikes.
Other Attractions
» Bandhavgarh Fort : 
The awesome Bandhavgarh Fort, situated at an altitude of about 800
m, is spread over an area of 560 acres. There are two ways leading to the fort,
the rocky jeep track and the footpath which is preffered by most of the visitors.
With a number of beautiful temples and lakes situated inside the fort, it is
a must visit site for all.
» Wildlife Safari in India : The wildlife safari in India and
especially here on the back of an elephant or in a jeep is a convenient way
of spotting the wild animals. In this wildlife safari in India, the trained
guide accompanying you will help in every way to keep you informed about the
park and its wild residents.
General Information/ Useful Tips Of Wildlife Tours In India
» The park entrance and accommodation is available at Tala on the Umaria-Rewa
highway.
» It is advisable to get stocked with all the necessities at Umaria.
» Clothes should be carried along according to season, light cotton clothes
in summers and woollen in winters.
» The park timings vary according to season and generally are from 6.30 AM to
10.30 AM and 2.30 PM to 5.30 PM.
» Carrying of firearms, trekking, littering, smoking and disturbing the animals
is strictly prohibited.
» Taking a guide along with you inside the park is compulsory.
Getting There
» By Air : The nearest airport is located at Jabalpur, 165 km
from Bandhavgarh. Another airport is situated at Khajuraho (230 km). Helicopter
service is available from Nagpur to Bandhavgarh (US$ 200/ passenger).
» By Rail : The nearest railway station is at Umaria, about
32 km from the park. Delhi is connected to Umaria with a direct train, the Utkal
Express. Buses and jeeps are easily available from here to reach the park.
» By Road : The Bandhavgarh National Park is situated on the
Umaria-Rewa highway about 30 km from Umaria. State transport buses are easily
available to reach Bandhavgarh from Rewa, Satna, Katni and Umaria.
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