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From a private Hunting Preserve to National Park, the forest area of Bandhavgarh made this transition when the Maharaja of Rewa handed over the area to the government to protect the natural eco-system here. Nestled among the Vindhya Hills, Bandhavgarh National Park is a famous natural hub of the White Tiger. The topography is rugged with rocky hills interspersed with marshy grasslands and forested valleys.
Visitors can enjoy being close to wild nature by Jeep Safaris or on Elephant backs. Mahaman Pond, Ketkiha – Pendanus Point, Climber’s Point and the Bandhaini Hillock View are some places to watch out for wildlife in the sanctuary while admiring the natural view of the predominantly Sal and Bamboo forests. There are also some remnants of a rich historical past of this region preserved in the Bandhavgarh Fort, Baghel Museum, Bari Gufa and Three Cave Point. Bandhavgarh National Park is very well connected by road and the nearest airport is a Khajuraho while the nearest railway station is at Umaria. Visit this place in the months between November and June to have a complete experience of all that Bandhavgarh has to offer.
Best Time to Visit: November to June
Languages Spoken: Hind
Climate: Hot summers, good monsoon, cool and pleasant winters
Natures Bounty: Mahaman Pond, Ketkiha – Pendanus Point, Climber’s Point and Rajbahera- the Bandhaini Hillock View
Historical sites: Bandhavgarh Fort, Baghel Museum, Bari Gufa
It was April and temperature had risen to 42 degrees in Bandhavgarh. Traveling to Madhya Pradesh at this time meant burning ourselves in scorching sun. But this was the best time to spot “The Tiger” in the wild. The tiger lover in us overpowered our delicate personalities and we decided to visit Bandhavgarh Wild Life sanctuary to see the Royal cat in his natural habitat.
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It was 10:00am and our first Jeep Safari was about to end. From 06:00 am till now, we had seen a variety of birds (Night Jar, Serpent eagle, dancing peacocks, Eurasian Thicknee, Jungle Fowl, common Kingfisher, and Indian Roller) and spotted dear, jungle cat and wild boar. The forest blossomed with ever green Sal Trees and echoed with sounds of birds, animals and crushing dry leaves. Its vast meadows produced brilliant sight of Cheetals around a lake with the Bandhavgarh hills at the backdrop.
The best thing about a jungle Safari is that you never know when a tiger could cross your path, and this hope keeps you excited and energetic. But our vigilance hadn’t paid so far.
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