General Information / History
Lying 200 km north east of Jabalpur in the Vaidleya mountain range. This National Park has a beautiful setting. Animals like Nilgeri, Wild Boar, Jacks, Gaurs, Sambars, Porcupines and many species of birds including vulture, the blue rock thrush and crag martin. The density of the Tiger population at Bandhavgarh is the highest known in India. The best season to visit: February to June, although the cold season is much more comfortable and still very good for wildlife. (The park is closed from July 1 to October 31 because of the monsoon).

Sightseeing

Bandhavgarh National Park
The national park holds some 250 odd species of birds along the streams and marshes. Reptilian fauna include cobra, krait, viper, rat snake, python, turtle and a large number of lizard varieties, including varanus.

Bandhavagarh Fort
Built by the Maharajas of Rewa, Bandhavgarh Fort is located well within the Bandhavgarh National Park. The fort is situated at an altitude of 800 m and gives panoramic view of the wildlife preserve as well as surrounding countryside. There is a small stream call Charganga that flows besides the fort. In the way to the fort you can also see a number of statues and temples, the most famous of all is a rock-cut statue of Lord Vishnu.