Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve is located in Madhya Pradesh. The reserve has one of the highest tiger densities in India. Wildlife includes tigers, leopards, sloth bears, wild dogs, gaur, deer species, and over 260 bird species. The landscape consists of sal forests, mixed forests, grasslands, and hills.
Tala village serves as the main tourism base.
Timing
Open Season
01 of October to 30 of June
Safari Hours
Morning: 06:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Evening: 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM
Zones
Core Zones
Tala, Maghadhi and Khitauli. Core zones have higher wildlife density. Tala has the highest demand and limited permit availability.
Buffer Zones
Dhamokhar, Johila and Panpatha
Permit Fee
₹880 per person
Additional Costs (Paid at Park)
Vehicle and guide charges are collected at the park gate before safari and shared equally among passengers for single-seat bookings. Premium days (weekends) attract extra 25% fees on permits.
Safari permits are booked online through the Madhya Pradesh Forest Department portal. Permits open 120 days in advance for normal and 7 days for premium bookings.
For booking procedures, and cancellation policies, refer to the official links and resources.
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