Bandhavgarh National Park

About Bandhavgarh National Park

Bandhavgarh National Park, located in the Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh, is renowned for having the highest density of Royal Bengal Tigers in the world. The park's 716 sq km core area is dominated by the ancient Bandhavgarh Fort, perched dramatically on a 800-meter high cliff.

The park's landscape is a mix of steep ridges, rolling grasslands, dense sal forests, and bamboo groves. The varied terrain creates perfect tiger habitat, and sightings here are more frequent than almost anywhere else in India.

Wildlife You Can See

Bandhavgarh is famous for its tigers, but the park supports diverse wildlife:

• Bengal Tigers (highest density in India)
• Leopards
• Sloth Bears
• Indian Gaur (Bison)
• Sambar, Chital, Barking Deer
• Wild Boar & Jungle Cat
• Over 250 bird species

Safari Zones

Bandhavgarh has three main safari zones:

• Tala Zone: Premium zone with highest tiger density
• Magdhi Zone: Dense forest cover, excellent for leopards
• Khitauli Zone: Open grasslands with good wildlife sightings

Best Time to Visit

The park is open from October to June. March to May offers the best tiger sighting opportunities as animals gather around water sources. October to February provides pleasant weather for safaris.