Bandhavgarh National Park

Bandhavgarh National Park

Bandhavgarh is one of the most famous and picturesque national parks in India. The forests here are steeped in history and have a high concentration of Bengal tigers. There is a saying in Bandhavagrh that goes: "In any other Park, you are lucky if you see a tiger. In Bandhavgarh, you are unlucky if you don't see (at least) one." Bandhavgarh has one of the highest density of Bengal tigers. The Park takes its name from the highest hill with an ancient fortification Bandhavgarh (807 m.). Surrounded by a chain of smaller hills that form valleys with several grassy meadows interspersed in the low-lying areas. Water percolates through the primary formation of sandstone, creating many perennial streams and springs. Bandhavgarh tiger reserve was formerly the private hunting preserve of the Maharaja of Rewa.

Bandhavgarh National Park

Flora & Fauna

Bandhavgarh National Park is teeming with 22 species of mammals and over 250 species of birds, the Park itself comprises of sal, bamboo and grasslands. A few rare species such as the insectivorous plant Drocera peltata and medicinal plants such as Buch Acorus calamus are also found here. The main flora of the region also includes Sal, Saja, Dhauda, Tendu, Arjun, Palas, Ghost tree - Salai Boswellia serrata, Mango, Jamun & Bamboo.
Other than the Tiger, mammals such as the unique Four-Horned Antelope, the Indian Gazelle, Sloth Bear, Leopard and the blue bull abound this place. The most commonly seen avifauna are the Red Jungle Fowl, Grey Hornbill, Common Teal, Crested Serpent Eagle, White-breasted Kingfisher and the Lesser Adjutant Stork among others.

Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve

Tigers in Bandhavgarh

The most famous tiger living in Bandhavgarh was a male called Charger and female Sita in 1990’s. Charger once appeared on the cover of National Geographic and is considered the second most photographed tiger in the world. Today there are over 100 wild Tigers in Bandhavgarh. Their daughter and sons have maintained their tradition for frequent sighting and moving close to tourist vehicles. Mohan, the first-ever white tiger cub, was out of the blue found in the Bandhavgarh forest in 1951. It was kept as a pet by the then Maharaja (King).

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Safari in Bandhavgarh

Wildlife viewing is by open-top vehicles in the morning and afternoons. The vehicle driver will be a english speaking lodge naturalists who share many fascinating tiger stories, if you are staying in boutique lodges like King's lodge, Treehouse Hideaway or Taj Mahua Kothi. Nearest airport is Jabalpur 4 hrs drive and Khajuraho 5 hrs drive.

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Recommended Circuit:
* Delhi - Jabalpur - Bandhavgarh NP - Khajuraho - Varanasi - Jaipur - Rathambhore NP - Agra- Delhi

* Delhi -Jabalpur-Bandhavgarh NP- Kanha NP - Pench NP- Kolkatta- Jorhat - Kaziranga NP -Guwahati - Delhi