Bandhavgarh National Park Holidays

Once the hunting grounds of the Rewa’s Maharajas, it is now territory preserved for the dynasties of wild, roaming tigers.

In the high misty forests of the Satpura mountain range, the landscapes of Bandhavgarh National Park roll from grassland crossed by gentle rivers to towering sal trees shot by sunlight. Bandhavgarh may be smaller than other national parks, but it allows for a higher chance of spotting the majestic 60 or 70 tigers that prowl through the long grass and drink at the edges of the meandering streams.

The wildlife proves extraordinary from Indian leopards sporting large inky rosettes and bulky Indian bison to sloth bears and vulnerable sambar deer detectable by their rugged forked antlers. What’s left of human architecture merges into the rocky mountains; a monolithic statue of a reclining Vishnu, 1st-century manmade caves and the crumbling temples of Bandhavgarh Fort, slowly being repossessed by the jungle.

Cover ground on game drives from peaceful lodges only a hop away from the national park. Our travel experts can help you choose a suitable spot to bookend your days of tiger spotting.

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Bandhavgarh National Park Hotels

Our recommendations for the best places to stay in Bandhavgarh National Park

Bandhav Vilas, Bandhavgarh National Park

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Samode Safari Lodge, Bandhavgarh National Park

This award-winning and luxurious lodge, is set in a remote area bordering Bandhavgarh National Pa...

Game Drive

Tracking tigers in Bandhavgarh National Park is like living out your every jungle fantasy. Bandhavgarh, like all of India’s national parks, is divided up into different zones only one of which you can explore on each outing.  The star attraction is the park’s Bengal tigers but there are also leopard, sloth bears, four species of deer and a multitude of bird life.  Each animal sighting is as unique as the next but there’s nothing more special than seeing the distinctive stripes of your first tiger sighting.

Tracking tigers in Bandhavgarh National Park is like living out your every jungle fantasy. Bandhavgarh, like all of India’s national parks, is divided up into different zones only one of which you can explore on each outing. On a full day safari though you can explore all four zones which is a little more expensive but fantastic. The star attraction is the park’s Bengal tigers of which researchers still only know around 8% of their behavioural patterns. Among the huge array of fauna, there are also leopard, sloth bears, four species of deer and a multitude of bird life. The topography is riveting; tall sal trees, sloping hills, vast grassland and thick forest. Each animal sighting is as unique as the next but there’s nothing more special than seeing the distinctive stripes of your first tiger sighting.

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