Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve

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Bandhavgarh Tiger reserve located in the eastern Satpura hill range of Umaria and katni districts. Mythologically the name “ Bandhavgarh” means (Bandhav = Brother and garh = Fort) and was acquire the name Bandhavgarh with the name of the fort. This fort was built and given to brother Lakshman by Lord Rama, to keep a watch on lanka and hence it acquired the Reference to this is also found in the Narad Panch Ratna and Shiva Sanhita Puran. Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve is of vital importance considering its Flora and Fauna diversity. The Tiger Reserve is Known for the healty population of tigers and variety of herbivores. This area is unique from the point of biodiversity, as it comprises hills,valley, rivers, marshes and meadows to give rise to diverse vegetation. Apart from tiger, as many as 34 species of Mammals have been listed and nearly 260 species of birds and 70 species of butterfly.

General information

• Core: 716.90 Sq Km
• Buffer 820.03 Sq Km
• Total: 1536.93 Sq Km

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Flora & Fauna

Bandhavgarh is best known for Evergreen Sal forest and Mixed forest about 515 species of Plant are found there and is also home to 242 species of Birds and many species of Reptile and Insect are found there. The Major Mammals of Bandhavgarh is Tiger, Leopard, Wild dog, Wild cat, Hyena, Wolf, Chital, Sambar, Black Buck, Rojda etc are easily seen there.

Best Time to visit

The best time to visit the Reserve is 15 October to 15 June.

Tourism Zone & Carrying Capacity

Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve has three Tourist zone namely Tala, Magadhi, Khitauli are in Core area and three are in Buffer areas of Tiger Reserve adjoining the core namely Dhamokhar, Johila and Panpatha

Core Zone Vehicle Allowed and Entry gate Information.

Vehicle Allowed, Entry gate Information of Sanctuary and Buffer Area

Weather

According to Koppen’s Scheme, this park lies in Monsoon type with Dry Winter Climate. The mean temperature and precipitation of this park is 23 degree C and 101cm respectively. May is the hottest month while December is the coldest month having mean maximum temperature of 41.6 degree C and 4.2 degree C respectively. August is the wettest month which receives 30.4 cm of rainfall.

Private Accomodation

Private Hotels are also present near Gates which can be booked by the Tourists by contacting the respective Hotel Management.

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