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Bandhavgarh National Park was formerly a royal hunting reserve of the princely state of Rewa, however the park is now managed with a conservation focus and is said to harbour one of the highest densities of Bengal tigers in India.

Bandhavgarh covers 694 square kilometres of mixed forest in a remote part of Madhya Pradesh in central India with a buffer zone of 437 square kilometres. Due to its relatively small size and high concentrations of wildlife, Bandhavgarh is one of the best places to see tigers and many other species. Local naturalist guides accompany tourists on tiger safaris in jeeps that are free to follow their own route around the park, using pugmarks and alarm calls as indicators of nearby predators.

Wildlife of Bandhavgarh National Park

The park is famous for its tiger population, with recent estimates suggesting there are around 70 of the big cats here. In additional to excellent tiger sightings, other wildlife seen here includes chital (spotted deer), sambar, chinkara, chowsingha (four-horned antelope), wild boar, leopard, sloth bears, Indian bison and dhole (Indian wild dog). If you’re lucky you may also see striped hyena.

Birds of Bandhavgarh National Park

Birdlife is also prolific, with over 250 species recorded, including Indian pitta, shikra, Indian vulture, white-rumped shama, crested hawk eagle, long-billed vulture, black ibis and the stunning paradise flycatcher.

How to get to Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve

Bandhavgarh is six hours by road from Kanha or Khajaraho, and there are overnight trains from Delhi/Agra to Umaria Station which lies one hour away by road (transfer times depend on road conditions). The park is closed during the monsoon season between July – mid October.

We offer a range of wildlife safaris to Bandhavgarh, and can also offer a tailor made holiday.

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Key info

  • Ideal for viewing: chital, leopard, sloth bear, tiger, white-breasted kingfisher
  • Where: Madhya Pradesh State, India

Wildlife trips

This wildlife location is featured in the following itineraries:

Tiger, Tiger

Journey into central India in search of the majestic Bengal tiger across Pench, Kanha and Bandhavgarh National Parks. These locations are some of the best places in the country to observe these unmistakable felines, and a visit to the iconic Taj Mahal provides the perfect culmination to any trip to the subcontinent. Find out more about Tiger, Tiger

  • Price (inc. flights): 16 days from £6,395
  • Trip type:
    Tailor-made Holiday
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Tigers in Luxury

Experience India’s natural jewels of Panna, Bandhavgarh and Kanha. These prolific parks and tiger reserves have the most exquisite properties, offering a personal and exclusive service, and vehicle safaris provide you with exciting encounters with some of the finest wildlife to be found in the country. Find out more about Tigers in Luxury

  • Price (inc. flights): 12 days from £6,595
  • Trip type:
    Tailor-made Holiday
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Ultimate Tiger Safari

Our relaxed two-centre group tour focuses on India’s most iconic mammal – the magnificent Bengal tiger. We spend time in two national parks, offering the best chance of sighting tigers: Bandhavgarh, which reputedly has the highest density of tigers in India, and then the beautiful reserve of Kanha. Find out more about Ultimate Tiger Safari

  • Price (inc. flights): 12 days from £4,495
  • Trip type:
    Group Tour
    Tailor-made can be arranged
  • When to go:
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Suggested accommodation options are shown below. Please contact us for further recommendations.

King’s Lodge

This comfortable lodge stands in an eight hectare private estate in the village of Rancha, just ten minutes' drive from Bandhavgarh’s Tala gate. There are 18 cottage rooms, each with en suite bathroom, air conditioning and a large verandah with views of the forest, and the lodge has a team of experienced naturalists. Find Out More about King’s Lodge

Mahua Kothi

This exquisite lodge, located a short drive from the entrance to Bandhavgarh National Park, is one of India’s most luxurious wildlife properties, offering twice daily safaris into the Park. The 12 charming rustic kutiyas (luxury jungle village cottages) are built in the vernacular style of Madhya Pradesh state. Find Out More about Mahua Kothi

Skay’s Camp

Skay’s Camp is a simple yet comfortable property located within old Tala village, close to the tiger reserve of Bandhavgarh. Hosted by Satyendra, an expert tiger tracker, and his wife Kay, a wildlife artist, Skay’s Camp is the ideal place not only to look for tigers of Bandhavgarh but also learn about them. Find Out More about Skay’s Camp

Tree House Hideaway

Set in grounds of over 8 hectares, on the border of Bandhavgarh National Park, is the aptly named Tree House Hideaway. This intimate lodge has five rustic, elegantly-furnished treetop rooms, and a communal dining area encircling a large mahua tree, immersing guests into the surrounding nature. Find Out More about Tree House Hideaway