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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. Set amidst the Vindhyan Mountain range in Madhya Pradesh, the Bandhavgarh National Park is home to the famous White Tigers of Rewa. One of particular mention captured in the Park in 1951, was the legendary White Tiger called Mohan, who supposedly fathered several offspring found in zoos the world over.
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 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.
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| Wandering through the Park on elephant back, the chances of seeing a tiger are quite good. Also to be seen here are Nilgai, Chausingha, Chital, Chinkara, Wild boar and sometimes a fox or jackal.
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Peacock, Paradise fly catchers, Jungle Fowl, Golden and Black headed Orioles, Yellow Ioras, Red-vented Bulbuls, Blue Jays, Purple Sunbirds, Green Barbets and Mynahs.
About 150 species of birds are also found here and include the migratory birds that arrive in winter like the steppe eagle and various water birds. It is possible to climb up to the Bandhavgarh fort for a breathtaking bird's-eye view of the Park and there is also a small population of black buck that lives here, protected from the predators below.
It is estimated that there are around 60 tigers, over 4,500 sambars, and over 7,000 spotted deer in this reserve. The tigers, however, remain very elusive. The park is alos rich in avifauna and birds such as the green pigeon, crested serpent eagle, and variable hawk eagle are seen here. One may also encounter rhesus macaque, hyenas, porcupine, Steppe eagle, white-browed fantails, white-bellied grongo, Jerdon’s leaf birds Malabar hornbills, blue-bearded bee-eater, and blossom-headed parakeets. There are also several cave shrines scattered around the park, with Brahmi inscriptions dating from the first century B.C.
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| The Bandhavgarh Fort is located within the park and was built by the Maharajas of Rewa at a height of 800 m above the surrounding countryside. It offers a panoramic view of the wildlife preserve and is believed to be 2,000 years old. A stream called Charganga flows beside the fort. Statues and temples and a 10th-century rock statue of Lord Vishnu can be observed en route. A large number of Crag martins and blackbucks can be found around the fort. |
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