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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