The last time I checked in January 2022, you can find Bandhavgarh National Park in the Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh, India. This place boasts a variety of plants and animals and is quite the spot for folks who want to see wild tigers.
When it comes to being safe, places like national parks and wildlife sanctuaries have a bunch of rules to keep everyone out of harm's way and to look after nature. It's key to stick to these rules and be careful when you're out and about in the wild.
But remember, things can switch up. It's a good move to peek at recent travel tips, park rules, and the local scoop before you make any plans. Plus, hitting up local officials, tour guides, or the park's official online spot could give you the skinny on the latest safety drill and what to watch out for.
Keep your eyes peeled, stick to the safety playbook, and be nice to the critters so you can have a blast without trouble in nature's playgrounds.
Ideal Visiting Season:-Head over between October and May if you're aiming to explore the park. It's a cut above the rest, with three safari options up for grabs: jeep, canter, and elephant. Folks generally go for jeep or canter rides since they're more budget-friendly and you can find 'em without much hassle.Types of Safaris:-Elephant Safari,
Jeep Safari,
Canter Safari Elephant Safari:-Bandhavgarh, people often ride elephants to reach places where they can spot tigers. You can only do this in the morning, and it's a first-come, first-served deal. They'll charge you about INR 500 for each person to get a glimpse of a tiger in its natural habitat. Usually, an elephant carries four people at a time, with both a mahout (elephant driver) and a nature expert tagging along.Jeep Safaris:-Safaris here have two runs each day. The first is at sunrise, around 5:30 , lasting for 4 hours. The second starts between 14:00 and 15:00 and lasts until sunset. Bandhavgarh draws a crowd, so it's smart to reserve your jeep early. They cap the jeeps per shift. Up to six people can ride in one jeep, plus the driver and a nature expert. Most folks choose the Tala area to see tigers. Remember, there are no afternoon safaris on Wednesdays.Canter Safari:-You can book Canter safaris, which have 12 seats, right away. But it's better to book them online in advance. The price is INR 1200 for locals and INR 2400 for people from other countries.Fauna in Bandhavgarh:-The national park is home to a variety of meat-eating animals such as tigers, Asiatic jackals; foxes; sloth bears; ratels; grey mongooses; striped hyenas; jungle cats and leopards. You'll also see deer, monkeys, wild boars, Nilgai, Chinkara, and Gaur havening around. The sky's full of birds like doves, parakeets, serpent eagles, black vultures and the common peafowl. And don't forget the scales: pythons, turtles, vipers, and rat-snakes are pretty much locals in these parts.History :-The Bandhavgarh National Park was once the hunting ground of Rewa's Maharaja. It's now known for its historic significance and the presence of white tigers. This park is steeped in history, with many important landmarks scattered throughout.
Bandhavgarh city has seen destruction and growth over various periods, going back to the Ramayana times. This is why the air seems colored with copper and carries the scent of stone. The park gets its name from an old fort on a hill in Umaria, within the Vindhya mountain range.
'Bandhav' in Bandhavgarh means brother, and 'Garh' stands for fort. There’s a tale that Lord Rama, on his way back from defeating Ravana, built this fort to show his affection for his brother Lakshman.