Tala Gate
Umariya - Tala - 32 Kms
Katni - (Via Barhi) - Tala - 100 Kms
Jabalpur - (Via Shahpura) - 167 Kms
Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve
The majestic Tiger, the state animal of Madhya Pradesh, can be spotted in the famous Bandhavgarh National Park, a prime destination for wildlife lovers.
Bandhavgarh National Park Safari Core Zones & Entry Gates
| Zone | Round | Entry Gate (Full Vehicle) | Entry Gate (Sharing Basis) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khitauli | Morning | Khitauli | Tala |
| Khitauli | Evening | Khitauli | Tala |
| Maghadhi | Morning | Maghadhi | Tala |
| Maghadhi | Evening | Maghadhi | Tala |
| Tala | Morning | Tala | Tala |
| Tala | Evening | Tala | Tala |
| Note: Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve - Core Zone Gypsy Safari remain closed from 1st July to 30th September every year. | |||
Bandhavgarh Tiger Safari Buffer Zones & Entry Gates
| Buffer Zone / Sanctuary | Round | Entry Gate |
|---|---|---|
| Dhamokhar | Morning | Parasi |
| Dhamokhar | Evening | Parasi |
| Johila | Morning | Cechpur/Gajwahi |
| Johila | Evening | Cechpur/Gajwahi |
| Panpatha | Morning | Pachpedi |
| Panpatha | Evening | Pachpedi |
| Note: Bandhavgarh National Park Buffer Zone Jeep Safari is always open except all Wednesdays evening. | ||
Bandhavgarh Jeep Safari Booking Charges / Pricing
| Safari Zone(s) | Particulars | Safari Price (Indians) | Safari Price (Foreigners) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Zones | Up To 6 adults & 1 child | INR 9000 | INR 14500 |
| Buffer Zones | Up To 6 adults & 1 child | INR 8000 | INR 10000 |
| Sharing Basis | Per Person | INR 2000 | INR 4000 |
| Night Safari | Up To 6 adults & 1 child | INR 8000 | INR 10000 |
| Price Includes: Jeep, Driver, Permit, Guide, and GST & Service Charges (except sharing gypsy) | |||
Hotels & Resorts near Bandhavgarh Safari Park
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| Budget Hotels | Starting INR 1000 |
|---|---|
| 3* Hotels | Starting INR 2500 |
| 5* Hotels | Starting INR 7000 |
About Bandhavgarh National Park
Bandhavgarh National Park located in the eastern Satpura hill range of Umaria and katni districts. Mythologically the name “ Bandhavgarh” means (Bandhav = Brother and garh = Fort) and was acquire the name Bandhavgarh with the name of the fort. This fort was built and given to brother Lakshman by Lord Rama, to keep a watch on lanka and hence it acquired the Reference to this is also found in the Narad Panch Ratna and Shiva Sanhita Puran. Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve is of vital importance considering its Flora and Fauna diversity. The Tiger Reserve is Known for the healty population of tigers and variety of herbivores. This area is unique from the point of biodiversity, as it comprises hills,valley, rivers, marshes and meadows to give rise to diverse vegetation. Apart from tiger, as many as 34 species of Mammals have been listed and nearly 260 species of birds and 70 species of butterfly.
General information
- Core: 716.90 Sq Kms
- Buffer: 820.03 Sq Kms
- Total: 1536.93 Sq Kms
Best Time to visit
- The best time to visit the Reserve is 1st October to 30th June.
Flora & Fauna
- Famous for its evergreen Sal and mixed forests, the park hosts around 515 plant species, 242 bird species, along with diverse reptiles and insects.
The Major Mammals of Bandhavgarh is Tiger, Leopard, Wild dog, Wild cat, Hyena, Wolf, Chital, Sambar, Black Buck, Rojda etc.
Weather
According to Koppen’s Scheme, this park lies in Monsoon type with Dry Winter Climate. The mean temperature and precipitation of this park is 23 degree C and 101cm respectively. May is the hottest month while December is the coldest month having mean maximum temperature of 41.6 degree C and 4.2 degree C respectively. August is the wettest month which receives 30.4 cm of rainfall. The average temperature over the months is as below:
| Months | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min (°C) | 4 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 8 | 4 |
| Max (°C) | 25 | 28 | 34 | 40 | 42 | 37 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 27 |
Connectivity & Distances
Nearest Airports: Jabalpur, Khajurao, Nagpur
Nearest Railway Stations: Jabalpur, Umaria, Katni
Road: Jabalpur, Nagpur, Balaghat, Mandla
Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve has six entry points namely Tala, Magadhi, Khitauli, Pachpedi, Cechpur and Parsai.
Khitauli Gate
Umaria - Khitauli - 37 Kms
Katni - (Via Umaria) - Khitauli - 90 Kms
Jabalpur - (Via Umaria) - Khitauli - 159 Kms
Maghadhi Gate
Umaria - Maghadhi - 38 Kms
Katni - (Via Umaria) - Maghadhi - 90 Kms
Jabalpur - (Via Sahpura) - Maghadhi - 159 Kms
Pachpedi Barrier Gate
Umaria - Pachpedi - 55 Kms
Katni - (Via Jhalwara) - Pachpedi - 63 Kms
Jabalpur - (Via Bhajiya) - Pachpedi - 148 Kms
Cechpur Gate
Umaria - Cechpur - 32 Kms
Katni - (Via Umaria) - Cechpur - 116 Kms
Jabalpur - (Via Umaria) - Cechpur - 185 Kms
Parsai Barrier Gate
Umaria - Parsai - 44 Kms
Katni - (Via Umaria) - Parsai - 83 Kms
Jabalpur - (Via Mali) - Parsai - 152 Kms
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