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Bandhavgarh
National Park |
Bandhavgarh
National
Park
Total
Coverage
Area:
437 sq.
kms /
44,884
hectares/
168 sq.
miles
Established: 1968
as a National
Park.
Extended
In:
Extended
in 1986.
Became
A Tiger
Reserve:
In
1993.
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About
Bandhavgarh
National Park:
Bandhavgarh National Park is located in Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh. Bandhavgarh was declared as a national park in 1968 when the Maharaja of Rewa handed over the area to the government for it's formation. Bandhavgarh National Park consists of a core area of 105 sq km and a buffer area of approximately 400 sq km and its topography varies between steep ridges, undulating, forest and open meadows. Bandhavgarh National Park is also known for the white tiger country and has the highest tiger population density all over India.
Topography of Bandhavgarh
National Park:
Much of the
park is covered
in Sal forest,
replaced by
mixed forests
in the higher
elevations
of the hills.
It is only in the slightly higher reaches that it changes to a more mixed vegetation of sali, saj, saja, dhobin etc. In the northern region of the park, there are vast stretches of grasslands and bamboo forests. A lot of this is what appears to be young bamboo, which can be seen from it's green and slim appearance. This northern region also consists of a series of rocky ridges with deep crevices cut by perennial streams. In the south, the extensions, which were included into the park in 1986, consist of low hills covered with forest but interspersed with grasslands that were formerly agricultural land. The central portion of the park, which consists of the original 106 square kilometers and the fort, is still the main sighting area. This area consists of 32 hills and also some marshy stretches divided by large grasslands and a few water bodies.
Wildlife in Bandhavgarh
National Park: |
| Rhesus
Macaque |
Hanuman
Langur |
Golden
Jackal |
| Wolf
Bengal |
Fox
Dhole
Sloth
Bear
Ratel |
Small
Indian
Civet |
| Common
Palm
Civet |
Small
Indian
Mongoose |
Indian
Grey
Mongoose |
| Ruddy
Mongoose |
Striped
Hyena |
Jungle
Cat |
| Leopard |
Tiger |
Wild
Boar |
| Indian
Muntjac |
Chital |
Sambar |
| Nilgai |
Four-horned
Antelope |
Gaur |
| Blackbuck |
Indian
Gazelle |
Indian
Pangolin |
| Northern
Palm
Squirrel |
Indian
Porcupine |
Indian
Hare |
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Birding in Bandhavgarh National Park
Bandhavgarh National Park is also famous for bird watching. It has more than 140 bird species. The main bird species at bandhavgarh national park are Plum Headed Parakeet, Orange Headed Thrush, Brown Headed Barbet, Coppersmith Barbet, Common Myna, Alexandrine Parakeet, Indian Grey Hornbill, Rock Pigeon, House Crow, Carrion Crow, Little Egret, White Rumped Vulture, Indian Robin, Olive Backed Pipit, Dark Black Crow, Laughing dove, Greater Cormorant, Malabar Pied Hornbill, Long Billed Vulture, White Browed Fantail Flycatcher and etc.
Wildlife
Safari
in the
Bandhavgarh
National
Park:
Visitors to Bandhavgarh are allowed into the park twice each day for 3-hour Jeep safaris, once at dawn, and again in late afternoon. These are times when animal activity is most visible. The commonly used safari vehicles are open 4WD Gypsys, which provide the exhilaration of being one with the forests & wildlife. Driving slowly on the dirt tracks is the best way of getting around and observing the animals without alarming them. Coming across one, two and possibly more tigers on these drives, is an unforgettable moment - already enjoyed by so many satiated visitors from all over the world.
| Winter Timing |
Summer Timing |
| Entry |
Exit |
Entry |
Exit |
Morning: 07:30 hrs
Evening : 15:00 hrs |
Morning: 10:30 hrs
Evening : 17:30 hrs |
Morning: 06:30 hrs
Evening : 16:00 hrs |
Morning: 09:30 hrs
Evening : 18:30 hrs |
Bandhavgarh
National
Park (Visiting
Season):
Visitors
can visit
the park
during
the time
period
of Mid
October
to mid
June,
still
the best
period
to come
is January-April.
Park is
open from
1st of
October
to 30th
June only.
After
that it
is closed.
Access:
Air:
Fly from
Delhi,
Agra or
Varanasi
to Khajuraho
and drive
(7-8 hours)
to Tala
park entrance
at Bandhavgarh.
Nearest
airport
from the
park is
Khajuraho.
Rail:
Nearest
railway
station
is Umaria
after
Katani
railway
station,
from there
it is
about
40 minutes
drive
to Nature
Heritage.
Alternatively,
take the
overnight
train
from Delhi
to Umaria
and drive
(30 minutes)
to the
park. Only jeeps
are available
for transfers.
Khajuraho
/ Bandhavgarh
distance
is 250
Kms, (8
hrs drive).
Wildlife
Resorts
or Hotels
in Bandhavgarh
National
Park:
Bandhavgarh
National
Park Tour
Packages:
| Bandhavgarh Wildlife Tour Packages-9 |
| Tour Name |
Wildlife and Rajasthan Special India |
| Duration |
28 Nights & 29 Days |
| Destinations Covered |
Mumbai> Nagpur > Kanha > Bandhavgarh National Park > Agra > Bharatpur > Sawai Madhopur > Ranthambore National Park > Mandawa > Bikaner > Jaisalmer > Jodhpur > Udaipur > Pushkar > Jaipur > Delhi > Corbett National Park > Delhi (Click Here to see Details Itinerary) |
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