Situated in Madhya Pradesh, and accessed by train to Umaria only 45 kilometers away, Bandhavgarh is the smallest of three parks in the region.
Covering an area of 105 square kilometers, it is bordered by a small village where the lodges and camps are located.
Terrain and wildlife
The park terrain is a mixture of thick sal and bamboo forest interspersed with open marshland; an ideal habitat for wild boar, jackal and sambar, and a healthy tiger population.
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Suggested itinerary featuring Bandhavgarh National Park
This sample itinerary will give you an idea of what is possible when you travel in Bandhavgarh National Park, and showcases routes we know work particularly well. Treat this as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.
Places near Bandhavgarh National Park
- Panna National Park 146 kilometers away
- Kanha National Park 160 kilometers away
- Khajuraho 173 kilometers away
- Varanasi 272 kilometers away
- Pench Tiger Reserve 273 kilometers away
- Orchha 306 kilometers away
- Satpura National Park 309 kilometers away
- Gwalior 405 kilometers away
- Tadoba National Park 414 kilometers away
- Chambal Sanctuary 427 kilometers away
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Our expert guides to exploring Bandhavgarh National Park
Written by our specialists from their own experiences of visiting Bandhavgarh National Park, these guides will help you make the most of your time there. We share both our practical recommendations and the best ways to appreciate Bandhavgarh National Park at its best.
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What to do in India: our highlights guide ![Sadhu in Varanasi]()
What to do in India: our highlights guide
What to do in India: our highlights guide
Our India specialists pick some of their best things to see and do, and where to stay from the Himalaya to Kerala. Include spotting tiger, staying in a palace in Rajasthan, taking a boat trip down the Ganges and experience one of the country’s many festivals in your trip to India.
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India’s wildlife: our safari guide to the central parks ![Bengal Tiger]()
India’s wildlife: our safari guide to the central parks
India’s wildlife: our safari guide to the central parks
India specialist Samantha explains why central India’s national parks are ideal for a wildlife vacation. She recommends how to experience the best tiger safari, and where you might glimpse sloth bears and leopards.
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Accommodation choices for Bandhavgarh National Park
We’ve selected a range of accommodation options for when you visit Bandhavgarh National Park. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.
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Kings Lodge
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