Ready to shot? Arrive at the Bandhavgarh National Park - the White Tiger territory. Though Bandhavgarh is home to fabulous flora and fauna it is renowned for its terrific tigers. Amidst the deciduous forests and the Bandhavgarh hills lies the former game reserve of the Maharajas of Rewa. In fact it is the amalgamation of the deciduous, sal trees, grasslands, meadows and the stretches of bamboo that make Bandhavgarh National Park home for the 22 species of mammals and another 250 odd species of birds.

Bandhavgarh National Park lays in Madhaya Pradesh covers an area of 450 sq. kms and is known for the highest density of tiger population in India. The tigers and leopards at Bandhavgarh attract several adventure seekers and wildlife freaks. The home of the white tiger Bandhavgarh National Park is for sure one of the most important wildlife preserves in India.

While at the Bandhavgarh National Park keep your eyes and ears open to check out the rhesus macaque, the black-faced langur, jungle cats, chinkara, black buck, munjtac and the chital. Most of the wildlife may be easily spotted at the waterholes. The Indian bison, sambar, barking deer and the nilgai will not lag behind and can be seen in the open areas of Bandhavgarh. For the reptile lovers Bandhavgarh offers the cobra, krait, viper, rat snake, python, turtle and a large number of lizard varieties, including varanus.

During the winter months Bandhavgarh welcomes the migratory birds. The steppe eagle and a variety of wildfowl feature amongst the regular visitors. The rich and amazing array of birds at Bandhavgarh may be easily seen besides the streams and marshes. Thus from flora, fauna, animals to birds Bandhavgarh boasts of them all.

You may opt for the elephant or the jeep safari to know Bandhavgarh in the best possible manner. Though the former is a surer way of tiger tracking. The habitants of Bandhavgarh are most active during early mornings and late evenings. To spot them in action you plan your safari accordingly. The company of the forest department guide provides the necessary information besides the interesting facts.

The Bandhavgarh National Park is best viewed from the Bandhavgarh fort. At 800 meters the fort offers kaleidoscopic spectacles of the entire wildlife preserve. Do not miss out on this fort that belongs to Maharajas of Rewa and lies well within the vicinity of the national Park. Here the Charganga stream as well as the statues and temples will not fail to catch your eye. Even the Bandhavgarh fort is home to the black bucks. The Bandhavgarh National Park is also dotted with many captivating cave shrines. It is noteworthy that the Brahmi inscriptions on the caves date back to the first century B.C.

It is noteworthy that Bandhavgarh closes down for the tourists during monsoons i.e. from 1st July to 31st October thus you must plan your visit to the National Park anytime between the months of November and June. For much relief of the nature, animal and bird lovers Bandhavgarh is well connected with other places. The nearest airport is at Khajuraho, which is at a distance of 210 kms. In terms of rail transport the Jabalpur, Katni, Satna as well as Umaria are suitable. State and private transport buses cater to the transportation by road to Bandhavgarh.

The national park at Bandhavgarh offers comfortable accommodation options at the forest lodge, rest house and the jungle camp. Thus you may take your pick that suits your budget. Though the environment is clean the facilities are minimum. The stay nevertheless is apt for your wildlife adventure tour. At Bandhavgarh you should try to maintain the ecological balance of the wildlife and not indulge in any activity that does the opposite.

From the Bandhavgarh National park you may plan an excursion to the world famous temples of Khajuraho that can be experienced and enjoyed after a 5 hour drive. Bheraghat on the river Narmada is another prime attraction for tourists to the Bandhavgarh National Park.

Bandhavgarh beckons all you nature, animal and bird lovers along with the adventure seekers for whom the experience of the National Park will be ecstatic!