Bandhavgarh National Park
Madhya Pradesh
Best Time To Visit:
March – May
October – February
Reaching Bandhavgarh:
Flight: New Delhi – Jabalpur
Railway: New Delhi – Katni Murwara OR New Delhi – Jabalpur
About Bandhavgarh National Park
Bandhavgarh National Park is celebrated for both its historical legacy and its rich wildlife. First referenced in the Shiv Purana, this forest bears a mythological charm that many remain unaware of. The name ‘Bandhavgarh’ is derived from two Hindi words – ‘Bandhu’, meaning brother, and ‘Garh’, meaning fort. Legend has it that the Bandhavgarh Fort was gifted by Lord Rama to his younger brother Lakshmana, and this ancient structure continues to narrate tales from the Ramayana through its timeless artefacts.
Turning to the wildlife heritage of Bandhavgarh, a glimpse into its past adds meaningful context. The park rose to prominence due to two iconic tigers—Sita, an enchanting tigress, and Charger, an unusually dominant and fierce male tiger. In contrast to the typically short reign of wild tigers, Charger’s life defied expectation; he lived long and repelled every rival male seeking to claim his territory. Eventually, however, age caught up with him.
Two other tigers, B1 and B2 – cousins by lineage – challenged his domain during his twilight years. B2 emerged victorious, while B1’s life ended under mysterious circumstances. B2 reigned supreme for years and became a national symbol of Indian wildlife, catapulting Bandhavgarh into the spotlight. Esteemed platforms such as BBC, Discovery, National Geographic, and Icon Films chronicled the lives of these extraordinary tigers.
Their stories still echo through the forest, etching a legacy into the silence of Bandhavgarh. Though smaller in area than some of its Central Indian counterparts, the park is among the most densely populated tiger reserves. Beyond tigers, the forest teems with Indian leopards, jungle cats, Indian wild dogs, jackals, sloth bears, barking deer, and much more. Embark on one of the most sought – after Bandhavgarh tiger safari tours in India.
Bandhavgarh National Park Tiger Safari Tours
Popular Fauna at Bandhavgarh National Park
Royal Bengal Tiger
Asian Elephants
Indian Gaur
Axis Deer
Grey Langur
Also called Hanuman langurs or Hanuman monkeys, are Old World monkeys native to the Indian subcontinent. Gray langurs are fairly terrestrial, inhabiting forest, open lightly wooded habitats, and urban areas.
Sloth Bear
Tiger Safaris at Bandhavgarh National Park
Jeep Safaris:
Bandhavgarh National Park offers two distinct types of jeep tiger safaris in India: the full-day safari and the half-day safari.
Half-Day Jeep Safaris: These are divided into morning and evening excursions. Morning safaris typically commence around 0600 hours, depending on sunrise, and run for approximately 4.5 to 5 hours. After the morning safari concludes, guests return to their lodge or resort.
This allows time to freshen up, enjoy a light lunch, and unwind before embarking on the evening safari. Evening safaris generally last between 3 to 3.5 hours, based on sunset timings. Following the safari, guests return to the lodge for dinner and a relaxing evening at leisure.
Full-Day Jeep Safaris: The full-day safari allows your jeep to enter the park 15-20 minutes before all other safari vehicles and remain inside until 15 minutes after the last vehicles have exited following the evening safari. Guests spend the entire day in the wilderness, even enjoying lunch amidst the serene forest environment.
This type of safari is especially rewarding during the pleasant months of October to November and late February through March. It is a preferred choice among professional wildlife photographers and documentary filmmakers who are tracking a specific species or family group within the national park.
Accommodations at Bandhavgarh National Park
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