Bandhavgarh national park
Bandhavgarh National Park (190km from Jabalpur; 237 km from Khajuraho): is one place where you can be almost certain of seeing a tiger in its natural habitat. Stretching over 448 sq km. Bandhavgarh National Park is rich in other forms of wildlife like deer, leopard, sambar and wild boar. It is equally rich in bird life, home to over 200 species. Dominating Bandhavgarh National Park area is the Bandhavgarh Fort. Scattered throughout the park and particularly around the fort, are numerous caves containing shrines and ancient Sanskrit inscriptions.
Nearest Railway Station– Umaria-35km (1hr drive); Katni-100km (2hr drive)
Best time to visit: Nov to June
Closing of the National Park:- Bandhavgarh National will close on 1st July to 14th October in every year
also afternoon safari of each Wednesday and both safari of Holi festival (coming year date- 10th March 2020)
No. of Entry zone to the National Park – 4 (Four) – guest can enjoy their open jeep safari through TALLA Zone, Khitauli zone, Magdhi Zone and Panpath Zone
Maximum allow of open jeep safari :
Talla zone- morning sift- 25 / after noon sift- 25
Khitauli zone- morning sift -35 / afternoon sift- 35
Magadhi zone- morning sift- 66/ afternoon sift- 66
Panpath zone- morning sift-35/ afternoon sift- 35
Out of all the maximum chances to sight the wild tiger on nature is Talla Zone / because it is central core zone of the national park.
Safari timings :
Month morning open jeep safari afternoon Open jeep safari
16th October to 15th Feb 6.30 hr to 1100 hr 1430 hr to 1730 hr
16th February to 31st March 600 hr to 1100 hr 1500 hr to 1800 hr
01st April to 30th June 5.30 hr to 10.00hr 1600 hr to 1900 hr
There are some legal documents which required during open jeep safari reservation
- Full name of each guests (tourist) accordingly your valid id proof
- Age
- Nationality
- Any identity proof details like passport, voter id, Adhar card, Driving license
- Guests (visitors) are requested to carry the same ID proof in original at the time of visiting the National park.
- Also carry two photo copy of the same.
Booking of safari: on line booking open 120 days in advance.
Safari By: open hued maruti petrol run jeep with jungle guide ( Mandatory; provide by forest department at the entrance gate- chargeable)// maximum no. of Guests per safari jeep-6 pax ( excluding driver and Jungle guide)
Accommodation: eco resorts and eco tent with luxury accommodation also near Tala gate
Due to limited accommodation to avoid the rush please book in advance.
Suggested Tour:
Tour Code: DT- 506/ BNPS- 2019-20
Duration of tour: 2 Night/ 3Days
Day 1-Upon arrival Jabalpur transfer by road (3hr drive) -Bandhavgarh National Park (Jabalpur is well connected by air with Mumbai, Delhi, Bhopal and other major cities) check in a nice resort and afternoon 1st open jeep safari to explore the experience of wildlife in the core area.
Overnight- Resort near Bandhavgarh National park
Day 2– Bandhavgarh National Park – Morning and afternoon open jeep safari/ meet the wild tiger on nature with lots of herbivorous.
Overnight- Resort near Bandhavgarh National park
Day 3– morning 4th safari and after breakfast then drive to Jabalpur board the evening flight or train to your onward destination.
Tour Concludes:
Note: our tour price includes four open jeep safari with naturalist, and safari driver , 2 night accommodation, all food (2breakfast, 2lunch & 2dinner) with mineral bottled water each person per safari for drink, Pick up and drop taxi with driver from arrival point (airport/ Railway station) to departure point (nearest airport/ Railway station)
Do |
Don’t |
Keep mineral water while hiking | Walk or drive night time in core area |
Keep mosquito repellent | Take any arms and weapons |
Keep silence | Take Crackles and music system |
Use green or grey color cloth and cap while hiking. | Feed the wild animal, birds and reptile |
Keep binocular and camera | Disturb the animal, birds and reptile |
Keep proper permit and entry document | Use plastic polythin |
Keep blanket while safari in winter | Mimicries the animal and birds |
PRICE- on request