Bandhavgarh National Park
A wildlife retreat where history & nature meet!
Set amidst the Vindhya ranges
Best known as the ‘tiger land’ of India
Highest density of tigers in the world
Total coverage area- 437sq.kms/44,884 hectares/ 168 sq. miles
Altitude of the area varies from 440m to 811m above mean sea level
Bandhavgarh hill (highest point-811.40 m above MSL) is adorned by the 2000-year old ruins of the majestic Bandhavgarh Fort
Has about 32 mammals, 250 birds and 72 butterflies
Originally the hunting reserve of the Royal family of Rewa
An area of 105 sq. km. was declared as the Bandhavgarh
National Park in 1968
Tourist Zone
Bandhavgarh is divided in 3 tourist zones
Tala
Magdhi
Khitauli
Tala Zone
Siddha Baba: The holy meadow
Chakradhara: The sprawling meadow
Chakradhara Hide: Hideout to watch wildlife
Gopalpur Pond: A place for bird watching
Badi Gufa: Ancient monument of past.
Shesh-shaiya: Origin of river Charanganga
Bandhavgarh Fort: The fort of brother
Sita Mandap: Nature’s creation
Vulture Nest: A vulture nest place
Rampur Hillock: Photographer’s point.
Magdi Zone
Charger Point: In memory of ‘Charger’
Dhaua Tower: A hillock with a patrolling camp with a 360º panoramic view of forests.
Bhadrashila Hide: A hideout to watch wildlife
Mahaman Pond: Place to quench the thirst
Sookhi Talab: A birdwatchers’ paradise
Rajbehra: The Bandhaini view.
Climber’s Point: Nature’s beauty
Suwari Wah: A pig meadow
Dinosaur Rock: Nature’s wonder .
Patiha Camp: An elephant camp.
Khitauli Zone
Charki Dongri: A hillock with wireless station giving a wide view of forests
Kumbhi Kachhar: A forest patch with bamboo and grasslands
Garhpuri Dam: A dam attracting a large number of winter visiting birds.
Nigahi Nala: A perennial water course and summer abode of tiger.
Marjadgarh Tower: An old place of worship
Umrar River: A wide river bed with picturesque bank.
Chhulaha Camp: A patrolling camp on the bank of Umrar river.
- Bandhavgarh -Other interesting places -
Bandhavgarh –Flora and Fauna
More than 22 species of mammals
Around 240 avifaunal species -This includes birds of prey, vultures, grebes, cormorants, ducks, kingfishers, herons, egrets, storks, hornbills, barbets, woodpeckers, flycatchers and many others
Bandhavgarh harbors more than 75 species of butterflies.Several species of spiders
Several species of reptile, arthropod and termite
The Moon moth and the Owl moth are large spectacular moths Access to Kanha
Airport:
Khajuraho(250kms, 6hrs)
Railhead:
Jabalpur(195kms, 4hrs)