BANDHAVGARH NATIONAL PARK
| Location of Bandhavgarh | : | Umaria District, Madhya Pradesh |
| Nearest Access to Bandhavgarh | : | Umaria (34-kms) |
| Coverage Area of Bandhavgarh | : | 450-sq-kms |
| Climate of Bandhavgarh | : | Winter : varies between0°C and 20°C, Summer: 36°C - 46°C |
| Major Wildlife Attraction in Bandhavgarh | : | Tiger, Leopard, Sloth Bear , Chital,Sambhar , Nilgai, Chausingha, Dhole, Jackal, Indian Fox,Striped Hyena, Wild Boar |
| Best Time to Visit Bandhavgarh | : | Mid November to June |
Location of Bandhavgarh National Park : Set amidst Vindhya ranges, altitude varies from 44-81m (144-2660ft0 above sea leavel. Khajuraho,210km (130 miles) from park,is nearest airport it is a five-hour drive from here to Tala Nearest railheads are Jabalpur(164km;100miles)., Katni(102 km; 63 miles) and Satna(112km;70 miles) on the Central Railway and Umaria (32km; 20 miles) on the Southeastern Railway. Climate of Bandhavgarh National Park: Winter nights are freezing (2°C; 36°F), summer unpleasantly hot (maximum 42°C; 108°F
When to go (Bandhavgarh National Park ): February to May is favourable; park remains closed from beginning July to end October).
Getting to Bandhavgarh National Park : Private bus and car hire available from Umaria (32km; 20 miles), Amarpatan (80km; 50 miles), Shahdol (97km; 60 miles) and Rewa (105km; 65 miles), as well as from Khajoraho and Satna..
Facilities at Bandhavgarh National Park : Accommodation provided by the MPSTDC (Wriite Tiger Forest Lodge) and many private lodges at Tala (Bandhavgarh Jungle Camp - former Maharaja of Rewa's palace - and Tiger Trails). Visitors may enter park in their own vehicles (petrol only as diesel banned here); alternatively hire a taxi at Tala (park entry point). Park open from dawn to dusk. At entry gate, trained guides with interpretive skills can lead visitors through the park.Wildlife in Bandhavgarh National Park : Chances of sighting Tiger high; also Chital, Sambhar, Nilgai and Chinkara. Elephant rides arranged by Forest Department.
Permits and Reservations for Bandhavgarh National Park : Prior booking essential; write to: The Manager, White Tiger Forest Lodge, Madhya Pradesh State Tourism
Development Corporation: Umaria. Shahdol District, Madhya Pradesh; dr Tourist Officer, Head Office, MPSTDC, 4th Floor Gangotri,T T Nagar,Bhopal.
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