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Wildlife in Bandhavgarh


Located in Madhya Pradesh, Bandhavgarh National Park is one of the popular wildlife sanctuaries in India. The rich wildlife in this sanctuary provides you a close look of the raw nature. It is located only 197 kilometers away from the north-east of Jabalpur. The sanctuary boasts the highest density of tigers in the country. Birds in this sanctuary are also a major draw for tourists. The park also boasts a large variety of flora. This park is one of the attractive places for wildlife India travel.

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Wildife in Bandhavgarh National Park

The wildlife sanctuary of Bandhavgarh is spread across an area of 448 kilometers. Surrounded by sloping valleys and having a number of swampy meadows, it offers the pristine beauty of nature.

This sanctuary is a great place to witness nature at its best. The rich variety of flora and fauna make it a great place for wildlife lovers. The sanctuary always bustles with wildlife activities. In fact, the high density of tigers gives tourists a great chance to catch a glimpse of this majestic animal.

The rich wildlife in Bhandavgarh National Park is not confined to tigers. There are around 73 species of butterflies found in this national park. You will also be able to catch the sight of the Indian bison, Sambar, Leopard, Chital and other varieties of animals.

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The wide variety of birds in this national park is also a great attraction of the tourists. Some of the variety of birds found in this national park is Common Myna, Yellow-Crowned Woodpecker, Sapphire Flycatcher, Cattle Egret, Indian Grey Hornbill etc.The world class tourism infrastructure in Bandhavgarh is also one of the prime factors to attract tourists. Presence of a number of hotels and resorts in and around the park provides perfect option for accommodation. These hotels and resorts are embedded with a variety of facilities to offer a perfect blend of luxury and comfort. These factors also help the purpose of making it a great wildlife destination in India travel.


How to reach Bandhavgarh National Park

Bandhavgarh National Park can be accessed by making use of Khajuraho and Jabalpur airports. These airports are well-linked to the Bandhavgarh National Park. Tourists can also make use of the nearest railhead in Katni. It is only 120 kilometers from national park and is well linked with the park. Tourists preferring road transportation can make use of the excellent network of roads that connect Bandhavgarh with other major cities.

Given below is a complete checklist of Scientific name of Mammal available in Bandhavgarh National Park.


Fauna in Bandhavgarh National Park
Mammal Scientific name
Rhesus Macaque Macaca mullatta
Wolf Canis lupus
Sloth Bear Mellursus ursinus
Common Palm Civet or Toddy Cat Paradoxurus Hermaphroditus
Ruddy Mongoose Herpestes smithii
Indian Fox Vulpes bengalensis
Hanuman Langur Presbetys entellus
Northern Palm Squirrel Funambulus pennantii
Nilgai or blue bull Boselaphus tragocamelus
Indian Muntjac Muntiacus muntjak
Ratel Mellivora capensis
Small Indian Mongoose Herpestes javanicus
Striped Hyaena Cervus axis
Four-horned Antelope (chausinga) Tetracerus quadricornis
Indian Gazelle or chinkara Gazella gazella
Golden Jackal Canis aurius
Dhole or wild dog Cuon alpinus
Small Indian Civet Viverricula Indica
Indian Grey Mongoose Herpestes edwardsii
Jungle Cat Felis chaus
Wild Boar Sus scrofa
Sambar Cervus unicolor
Indian Pangolin Manis crassicaudata
Indian Hare Lepus nigricollis
Indian Mole Rat Bandicota bengalensis
Indian Porcupine Hystrix indica
Indian Tree Shrew Anathana ellioti
Grey Musk Shrew Suncus murinus
Flying Fox Pteropus giganteus
Fulvous Fruit Bat Rousettus leschenaulti
Indian False Vampire Megaerma Iyra
Indian Pipistrelle Pipistrellus coromandra
Tiger Panthera tigris tigris