About Bandhavgarh National Park
Spanning 1536 square kilometers, Bandhavgarh National Park is a tiger safari paradise in India. The diverse landscape of forests, grasslands, bamboo groves, and hills creates a thriving habitat for a wide range of species, both big and small, winged and terrestrial. With safaris operating throughout the season, the park’s three core zones – Tala, Magadhi, and Khitauli – are highly sought after, with Tala being the most popular and bustling zone. But don’t be surprised if you spot a tiger in the buffer zones of Dhamokhar, Johila, and Panpatha too! The wildlife roams freely, and expert guides and naturalists will reveal the secrets of the forest, making every zone a fascinating adventure. Get ready to immerse yourself in the wild beauty of Bandhavgarh!
Best places to visit in bandhavgarh near the national park –
Baghel Museum : The Baghel Museum in Bandhavgarh is the storehouse where all the personal belongings of Maharaja of Rewa are being kept intact for display. It is one of the best places to visit in Bandhavgarh. Tourists come here and explore the royal and jungle life of Bandhavgarh.
Bandhavgarh Fort : The name “Bandhavgarh” has been derived from there only which significantly is the combination of two words: ‘Bandhav’ means brother and ‘Garh’ is the fort.
2000 year old ancient fort, Being spread across an area of 582 acres at an elevation of 811 meters, this outstanding fort is believed to be built in the 3rd century. This place had been the ideal destination for ruling for various dynasties including Vaktak, Kalchuri, Solanki, Kuruvanshi and Baghel. In 1917, the Baghels relocated their capital from Bandhavgarh to Rewa as the area was on the outskirt of the region and was difficult to manage.
Cheshpur Water Fall : The Cheshpur Waterfall is a natural waterfall in River Johila, situated at a distance of 50 km from Bandhavgarh. It is an ideal location for the tourists to enjoy a picnic here.