Bandhavgarh
is too far away from Kanha. Set amidst the Vindhyan ranges, the
park has a series of ridges running through it. This park was the
former hunting preserve of the Maharaja of Rewa and at present is
a famous natural hub for White Tigers. White Tigers, now a major
attraction around the world's zoos, were first discovered in Rewa,
not far from here. The terrain is broken, with rocky hill ranges,
running roughly east west, interspersed with grassy swamps and
forested valleys.
Bandhavgarh National Park (Attractions):
Much of the park is covered in Sal forest, replaced by mixed
forests in the higher elevations of the hills. There are extensive
stands of bamboo and grasslands. Generally
the forests are less dense here, with less undergrowth than in
North India, thus offering better sightings of wildlife, notably
mammals, including the daylight sightings of Tigers in the grassy
'maidans'. Tigers are estimated for the park.
Other inhabitants of the park include the Muntajac, Jungle Cat,
Ratel, Jyena, Porcupine, the Rhesus Macaque and the back-faced
Langur. The park also has numerous ancient caves and rock
shelters, with shrines and inscriptions. About 150 species of
birds known from the Tala area are also found over here including
the Brown Fish Owl, Grey-headed Fishing Eagle, Malabar Pied
Hornbill and Shahin Falcon.
The National park is dominated by the
ancient
Bandhavgarh Fort, located on a plateau and reached after a steep
climb. The fort is now in ruins, its monuments and tanks beings
gradually reclaimed by the forest, thus providing additional
shelter for wildlife such as Black Bucks
Jeep Safari
You can visit the park either by having an Elephant or a
Jeep Safari. A guide will always accompany you during the safari
in the park. Besides the jeep or elephant safari you can also move
around in the park in the private vehicles
Best time to visit
The best season to visit Bandhavgarh National park is from
the November and June. The park is closed during the monsoon
season, which is from July to October. However the best time to
visit the park is early in the morning or after 4 p.m. It is
during this time that the animals are most active and can be
easily spotted. |