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Bandhavgarh National Park :
Bandhavgarh National Park is located in the Vindhya Hills. It's a wildlife retreat where history and nature meet. Bandhavgarh encompasses hills covered with a mixed forest of sal, dhobin and saga and large stretches of grassland with bamboo groves. Dominated by a large fort said to have been built by Lord Rama, the hero of the Indian epic Ramayana.
Bandhavgarh is famous for its tigers, jungle cat, hyena. It is presently a natural hub for white tigers. 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. A wildlife retreat where history and nature meet, Bandhavgarh. |
Facts :
Total Coverage Area : 437 sq. kms / 44,884 hectares/ 168 sq. miles
Established : 1968 as a National Park.
Extended In : Extended in 1986.
Became A Tiger Reserve : In 1993.
Visiting Season : January – April.
Access :
By Air : nearest airport is Khajuraho.
By Rail : nearest railhead is Umaria .
By Road : Umaria 35 kms. Khajuraho 210 kms
Special Note : Park is open from 1st Oct. to 30th June. Rest it is closed.
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