Why Visit Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve in Central India

 Do you wish to see tigers?

Well, tigers are found in many reserves but the best place to see the big cats is Bandhavgarh National Park in Central India or the State of Madhya Pradesh. Being the most panoramic park, it is exciting to see the big cats in enchanting surroundings. Not only the ensconced beauty, but the park also

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comprises many ancient structures built by the tribal.

A tiger safari is a beautiful experience as you move through dense forests and see ancient structures. The Tala Range is full of idols, caves with ancient scripts that date back centuries, and tigers galore. The ancient artifacts are as amazing as the wildlife that you see on a jeep safari. The most interesting place in Tala range is Sesh Shaiyya or reclining  Vishnu. It is a 20 feet long reclining idol that is 2000 years old. It lies adjacent to a pond encircled by a stone wall. Water trickles down from the fern-infested forests and inundates the pond. Sesh Shaiyya is a charismatic sight and is in a state of preservation for centuries. Tribal and locals pray here on special occasions.

Sesh Shaiyya is one of the most preferred breeding grounds for tigresses and on a visit, it won't be a big surprise if you get a glimpse of a big cat. Above the reclining Vishnu is the fort at a distance of 2 km. But being out of the tourism area you cannot visit the fort.  But for the lucky ones who have seen the fort, it is a memorable sight. There are idols of Lord  Vishnu in zoomorphic forms besides a large idol that faces the forest below. The fort is situated at  Bandhavgarh Hill at a height of 800 MSL. From the fort complex, you can see the whole Sal forest which is a mesmerizing sight.

Wildlife of Bandhavgarh

Bandhavgarh is home to tigers, sloth bears, bison, deers, langurs, rhesus macaques, wild boars, leopards, and many small predators like civet cats, jungle cats, and ratel. The rare pangolin is also found here. The reserve is home to more than 250 birds including the Palearctic migrants that arrive in the winter.

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Bandhavgarh is an excellent place for wildlife photography especially for the tiger. You need a permit for safaris issued by the MP Government. The safaris are conducted two times a day one in the early morning and the other in the evening time. The rides are conducted on open jeeps and canter which have to be hired in advance.

The reserve is situated in the Umaria district. The park is 170 km from Jabalpur Airport in Madhya Pradesh or Central India. It is closed on Wednesday evenings and during the monsoons. The destination has an excellent tourism infrastructure and is full of hotels and lodges. Thus, you can stay there for an extended period if you are a wildlife photographer or a filmmaker. Tourism is regulated and you have to follow the rules and regulations strictly.