In
1968, Bandhavgarh National Park was established and it was further extended in
the year 1986. Since then, it was further renamed as Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve
in the year 1993. The park is spread over the core area of over 437 sq. km (168
sq. miles or 44,884 hectares). This is the park where Maharajas of Rewa lived
in Bandhavgarh Fort and first white tiger of the state was spotted by the king.
When it was recognized as tiger reserve, the hunting was totally banned and it
was, then, protected for shoots.
About the Park
Today,
the national park has become the habitat of most endangered and rarer animals,
including spotted deer (Cheetal), barking deer, sambar, black buck, nilgai,
fore-horned antelope, chinkara, wild gaur (the largest species of wild oxen on
planet), wild boar, sloth bear, leopard and last but not the least – the Royal
Bengal Tiger. In addition the Bandhavgarh forest ranges and the park is also
enriched with myriad bird-life. As the park remains closed during monsoon
months from July to October, the best time to backpack Bandhavgarh is from
November to March and May and June. It is best to avoid visiting the park just
after monsoon because big cats are less likely to be seen due to long grass.
It
houses partridges, hornbills, blossom beaded parakeets, golden orioles,
falcons, golden eagle, sun birds and hawks. Hence, Bandhavgarh National Park is
listed as one of the top five national parks in the country. Located at Vindhya
Mountain Ranges that spread across the whole Central India, the national park
is quite undulating. Along the edges of forest, most parts of the valley are
covered by bamboo clumps and grasslands. In these meadows, photographers get
rewarding opportunities to get most surprising thrill and adventure.
Bandhavgarh Fort
Lies
on the plateau of Vindhya ranges, the ancient Bandhavgarh Fort dominates the
park with its own history. Now, the outdated tanks and monuments of the fort
are getting reclaimed by the wildlife and become the shelter of animals like
black bucks.
Wild Safari in Bandhavgarh
When
it comes to get the best experience of tiger safari India, you
can pick the option of jeep or elephant safari over here. In wild safari of
Bandhavgarh National Park, you will be accompanied by the guide appointed by
forest department authorities. The guide is appointed to direct the tourists
about wildlife and flora of the national park. Safari starts from early morning
till 4pm in the evening. During this time, there are more chances to spot lots
of wild animals as they actively wonder in the jungle.
Accommodation Options
Superb
options of accommodations are available to the tourists in the park. Bandhavgarh National Park Hotels
provide decent hospitality and plush amenities to the visitors and make a
unique image in the hearts of tourists so that they visit over and over again.
How to reach Bandhavgarh?
Located
about 175 km from the national park, Jabalpur is the nearest airport then
Khajuraho (210 km). As the nearest railway station is Umaria, you can easily
reach here.
Visit
tigergarhresort.com to know more about Bandhavgarh National Park hotels and
tiger safari India.
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