Bandhavgarh National Park

Bandhavgarh National Park

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India|Asia
87
Wildlife
74
Access
74
Stay
72
Safety
90
Photo
58
Crowds
74
Cost
74
Birding

Bandhavgarh National Park is one of the most famous tiger parks in India and is especially known for good chances of sightings in a relatively compact landscape. It also offers deer, langurs, and dramatic rocky hills with historical ruins.

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Wildlife Species

Bengal Tiger

Uncommon

Mammal · Best time: Morning or Evening

Leopard

Rare

Mammal · Best time: Dawn or Dusk

Sambar Deer

Common

Mammal · Best time: All Day

Indian Gaur

Uncommon

Mammal · Best time: Morning

Geography

Terrain
Dry deciduous forest, meadows, rocky hills, bamboo
Elevation
400-810m
Climate
Subtropical monsoon
Area
About 1536 km2 reserve and core

Weather

Best Months
NovemberDecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarchApril
Avg. Temperature
5-40°C
Rainfall
Low in dry season
Humidity
30-75%

Getting There

Nearest Airport

Jabalpur Airport

Road transfer to Tala and other gates

Transport
  • Jeep safaris
  • Multiple tourism zones
  • Naturalist guided drives

Where to Stay

Safari lodges around Tala gate

Budget to Premium

Lodge · Near main entrance

Forest resorts near park buffer villages

Mid-range

Resort · Short drive to gates

Location

23.7310, 81.0420View larger map

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