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About Bandhavgarh National Park

Madhya Pradesh is diversified with abundant options to explore for the tourists. Be it the Vindhya mountains, monuments in Khajuraho, wildlife in Kanha, Pench and Bandhavgarh, and many more to look out for. A plan to explore the state as a tourist indeed is a bliss. Bandhavgarh National Park is one such place that is located at the foot of Vindhya mountains. There are many resorts around every gate at different accommodation type. We help you sort out the best budget resorts in Bandhavgarh National Park.

History Of Bandhavgarh National Park

Bandhavgarh rose to fame way back in the era of Ramayana. The name ‘Bandhav-garh’ here translates to brother’s fort. It is believed that lord Rama gifted this place to his brother Lakshmana, after conquering Lanka.

The park was established in 1968 and was declared a tiger reserve in 1993.

Flora and Fauna Of Bandhavgarh

The 716 square kilometers through the woods has abundant flora. The dense forests are sighted with Sal, Dhaora, Tendu, Amla, Palas, Salai, Mango. Jamun, Kadam, Khajur, Bamboo, Boswelia. Variety of bushes and grasses are seen that serve as food for the herbivores in the jungle.

White tiger and Royal Bengal tiger are tourist’s prey while on the adventure. Leopards, Sambar, Barking Deer, Nilgai, Wild Boar, Gaur, Chausingha and Chinkara, the Asiatic jackal, Bengal fox, sloth bear, ratel, grey mongoose, striped hyena and jungle cat are other wildlife mammals you can find while in the jungle.

There are a variety of birds across the forest. Grey Hornbill, Common Teals, Red Jungle Fowl, and White Breasted Kingfisher are the popular ones.

Zones and Gates Of Bandhavgarh :

Bandhavgarh has 3 core zones and 3 buffer zones to explore for-

Core zones-

• Tala zone
• Maghadi zone (Also known as gate 2)
• Khitauli zone (Also known as gate 3)

Buffer zones-

• Dhamokhar zone
• Johila (Kalwa) zone
• Panpatha (Pachpedi) zone

Here is the list of budget resorts you can choose to stay if you wish to explore Bandhavgarh.

Bandhav Vilas:

Nestled among the picturesque Vindhya Hills & the natural beauty of the wilds, Bandhav Vilas is on the edge of the Bandhavgarh tiger reserve. The perfect base from which to explore the territory of the majestic tiger.

Kumkum Lodge :

Amazing reviews from the tourists who had stayed here and moreover, you get affordable food while on the stay here. The property location and the staff are rated the best here. Spacious rooms surrounded by calm and tranquil, is the best bang for your buck.

Tiger Heaven Resort:

Another resort located in the tranquil surroundings of Bandhavgarh, Tiger Heaven Resort has all that an accommodation needs to have. From an eco-friendly stay environment to budget-friendly hotels within the premises, tourists have had a modest experience while staying here at Tiger Heavens.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bandhavgarh-

1. How to reach Bandhavgarh?

By flight

Nearest airport to reach Bandhavgarh is Jabalpur Airport. There are flights that fly here from the major tier 1, tier 2 and tier 3 cities. Bandhavgarh National Park is around 210 km from here and there are private taxi services from the airport.

By road

The roads are well connected from all the major cities. There are public transport from cities Jabalpur, Satna, Umaria, and Rewa .

By train

Umaria Railway Station, and the Katni Railway Station are the ones to look out for if you are planning to arrive Bandhavgarh by train.

2. Which is the Best Gate in Bandhavgarh?

There is no gate that is termed as the best. An expert tiger tracker along with you can help you better the chance of wildlife sightings. Check out more details of the gates and which gate to choose for at https://wildtrails.in

3. How many Tigers are there in Bandhavgarh national Park?

The buffer and the core areas of Bandhavgarh National Park is estimated to have 65-70 according to the locals over there.

4. When is the best time to visit Bandhavgarh? 

The best time to visit Bandhavgarh for safari would be from October to June. July to September would not be a good time due to rains.

Weather from October to February is expected to be extremely cold, particularly during morning safari. It is strongly recommended to plan your attire accordingly.

The weather during March to June is expected to be dry and humid.

5. What are the things that need to be carried while on a safari in Bandhavgarh?

Lot of things are to be carried for the safari. The topmost thing to be carried out would be drinking water. The safari would either be in the morning or during afternoon and you can expect the humidity to be high. Sunscreen lotion, hat, sunglasses are the necessities. Never carry liquor or tobacco while on safari.

Do not forget to carry your camera because you don’t want to miss out the rarest sighting.

6. What to wear while on safari in Bandhavgarh?

Wear light-coloured clothes while on safari. Carry rain jackets since the rains are unpredictable here. We recommend you carry gloves, sweaters, warm caps, mufflers during winter.

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