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Welcome to Bandhavgarh National park which is one of the important parks of Madhya Pradesh (Central India). It covers an area of 1536 sq. kms all together in three districts i.e. Umaria, Katni & Shadol of Madhya Pradesh (Central India). Bandhavgarh is located between Vindhyan Hills and eastern parts of Satpura ranges. Bandhavgarh is lush green forest mainly consisting of Sal trees & Mixed Deciduous forest. Many areas have green grass meadows & bamboos. Bandhavgarh is blessed with Highest density of tigers. Sometimes almost 08 tigers per sq. km. This puts Bandhavgarh in top tallies of parks which are famous for Big cats’ sightings like Ranthambhore, Pench & others.
Location & how to reach Bandhavgarh - Bandhavgarh is located in Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh. It is 32 kms (0:30hrs) from Umaria, 97 kms (02:30 hrs) from Katni, 97 kms (02:30 hrs) from Shadol, 117 kms (02:30 hrs hrs) from Rewa & Satna, 170 kms (03:30hrs hrs) from Jabalpur, 207 kms (04hrs) from Kanha national park. The nearest airports are Jabalpur, Nagpur (450 kms/ 07 hrs) And Khajuraho 226 kms (04 hrs).
From other parks it is 04 hrs drive from Kanha , 02 hrs drive from Sanjay Dubri national park, 04:30 hrs drive from Panna national park, overnight train journey from Ranthambhore & Agra.
Safari Zones & Gates in Bandhavgarh - From tourism point of view, the park is divided into 06 zones. Out of them Tala, Magadhi, Khitauli are core area & Dhamokhar, Johila, Panpatha & are buffer area.The main entrance gate is Tala. The other gates like Magadhi & Khitauli are also nearby within 06 to 08 kms area.
Opening & closing date of Bandhavgarh & weekly off. - Bandhavgarh opens from 01”st October to 30”th June every year. The Core zones do not open in monsoon season i.e. July, August & September. Only buffer zones open in rainy season.
Jeeps/ canters for safaris in Bandhavgarh. Bandhavgarh has below distribution of jeeps for direct tourists.Tala: Morning shift 19 & afternoon 18 , Magadhi: Morning shift 17 & afternoon 16 , Khitauli: Morning shift 15 & afternoon 14
We provide all services from booking safaris to get with boarding pass & jeeps, guides to your hotel as per department’s rules and assistance during your stay in Bandhavgarh. We help you to select good zones from sighting point of view. Good guides & professional drivers can be hired by paying extra fee as per department rules. Transport is also provided from Jabalpur, Nagpur, Umaria, Satan, Katni, Kanha & other places as per your itinerary.
