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Bandhavgarh Park Profile
Bandhavgarh national park is one of the most popular and visited national park in India. Bandhavgarh national park lies the state of Madhya Pradesh and is mainly known for its high tiger sighting during safaris. The Bandhavgarh park was also known for highest tiger density in the world, but now the crown has been taken by Corbett national park. But over the years Bandhavgarh has shown a considerable no. of increase in its tiger population and area. According to census conducted in 2005 there were estimated 46 to 52 tigers in the national park but now with the latest census the no.s have increased to 64 tiger.
Bandhavgarh nationa park situated at 197 km away north-east of Jabalpur and has derived its very name from an ancient fort in the area. Bandhavgarh National Park belongs to the Vindhyan mountain ranges of central India. The thick forest of Bandhavgarh National Park sits in a bowl encircled by cliffs and wooded Vindhyan mountains, and its plains have a number of grass and reed covered wetlands where Kingfishers dive and Egrets sit poised, hunch-backed, in the shallows.Up above, vultures nestle in holes in the sheer cliffs.
Bandhavgarh national park consisting of mixed vegetations ranging from tall grasslands to thick sal forest is the home to vide variety of animals and birds. Due to varied topography Bandhavgarh national park provides ample opportunity to spot the majestic Indian tiger and some rarely seen animals like leopard and sloth bear. Due to high wildlife sighting Bandhavgarh national park is becoming popular amongst tourists visiting India.
Bandhavgarh was declared a national park in 1968. Since then many steps have been taken to retain the wildlife present in the park.
Bandhavgarh National Park as an unspoilt national habitat for a variety of wildlife peculiar to the area. This includes gaur (Indian bison), sloth bear, leopard, porcupine, wild boar, sambhar and spotted deer, among others and of course, the tiger.
Bandhavgarh national park has been divided into three zones – tala, magdi and bamera. Tala zone being the most popular amongst the tourists due to its highest tiger sighting. Now the park authorities are looking forward to develop magdi zone by providing more opportunities to spot tiger. Elephant shows are held in magdi zone of the Bandhavgarh national park to amximise the chances of spotting the elusive king of the junlge.
Area: 450 sq. km (Core area: 105 sq. km)
Altitude: 800 m above sea level
State: Madhya Pradesh
Location: Vindhyan mountain ranges of central India
Temperature range: 42°C to 2°C
Annual Rainfall: 1200mm
Best time to visit: February-June (Closed 1 July-15 October)
STD Code: 07653 |
