Bandhavgarh Park
Set amidst the Vindhyan ranges and the eastern flank of Satpura hill range Bandhavgarh National Park is one of the best places to see and enjoy wildlife in India. The Reserve is named after the highest hill Bandhavgarh (807 m.) in the centre of the Reserve. A chain of smaller hills, 32 in all, surrounds this hill, forming a number of valleys and spurs in between. This park was the former hunting preserve of the Maharaja of Rewa and at present is a famous natural hub for White Tigers.



The rivers Johilla and Son flowing on the eastern side, the river Umrar passing through the western fringes and the Bandhavgarh hill, visible from as far as 30 km., are some of the landmarks of the Reserve.

About half the Bandhavgarh park is covered with fine trees of Sal, while mixed forests are found in the higher reaches of the hills. Stretches of bamboo and grasslands extend to the north.

Other Wildlife Attractions
This is the site where the famous White Tigers of Rewa were discovered.

Wandering through the Bandhavgarh national park on an Elephant Back, the chances of seeing a tiger are quite good. Among the other wild attractions include, Nilgai, Chausingha, Chital, Chinkara, Wild Boar and sometimes a Fox or Jackal.

Best Time to Visit
The visiting season of Bandhavgarh national park starts from Mid-November to June, as the park remains closed during the monsoon months from July to early November.



How To Reach
By Air: Khajuraho is the closest airport to Bandhavgarh (300 kms).
By Rail: Nearest railway station is Umaria after Katni, from there it is about an hours drive to Bandhavgarh.
By Road: Jabalpur is 180 kms on the Shahdol -Shahpura road and Umaria is 34 kms from Tala. It is also connected to the Mandla district through Dewas. Khajuraho to Bandhavgarh National Park is 250 Kms, (8 hrs drive).