Bandhavgarh National Park
Bandhavgarh National Park is a small park which is located within the district of Sahdol in Madhya Pradesh. Bandhavgarh come into existence in 1968. It was established when Maharaja of Rewa handed over the area to government for its formation.
Bandhav means Brother and Garh means Fort. Its name is derived from the most prominent hillock of the area which is given by Lord Rama to his brother Laxman. It is also called White Tiger country and last known was captured by Maharajah Martand Singh in 1951 which is now stuffed and on display in the palace of the Maharajahs of Rewa.
Bandhavgarh National Park covers an area of 448 sq. km. It is a compact reserve of sal trees, bamboo and grasslands. It has highest population of tigers in India. It has now home to 22 species of wildlife such as regal gaur, umpteen varieties of deer, and carnivores such as striped hyena, jungle cat and sloth bear and about 250 species of birds.
One must need permission to enter in the park which is obtained at the entrance to the park. An entry fee is Rs 20 for Indians and members of SAARC countries and Rs. 200 for foreigners and additional charges for entry of vehicles, cameras and elephant rides.
Tourists can enjoy the wildlife in Bandhavgarh in two ways either on Jeep Safari or on Elephant Safari. Elephant safari trips are organized early in the morning for tiger tracking and jeep safari undertaken during the early morning hours till evening.
Bandhavgarh National Park is a small park which is located within the district of Sahdol in Madhya Pradesh. Bandhavgarh come into existence in 1968. It was established when Maharaja of Rewa handed over the area to government for its formation.
Bandhav means Brother and Garh means Fort. Its name is derived from the most prominent hillock of the area which is given by Lord Rama to his brother Laxman. It is also called White Tiger country and last known was captured by Maharajah Martand Singh in 1951 which is now stuffed and on display in the palace of the Maharajahs of Rewa.
Bandhavgarh National Park covers an area of 448 sq. km. It is a compact reserve of sal trees, bamboo and grasslands. It has highest population of tigers in India. It has now home to 22 species of wildlife such as regal gaur, umpteen varieties of deer, and carnivores such as striped hyena, jungle cat and sloth bear and about 250 species of birds.
One must need permission to enter in the park which is obtained at the entrance to the park. An entry fee is Rs 20 for Indians and members of SAARC countries and Rs. 200 for foreigners and additional charges for entry of vehicles, cameras and elephant rides.
Tourists can enjoy the wildlife in Bandhavgarh in two ways either on Jeep Safari or on Elephant Safari. Elephant safari trips are organized early in the morning for tiger tracking and jeep safari undertaken during the early morning hours till evening.