The Bandhavgarh National Park is located in the heart of Madhya Pradesh- a traditional Tiger state this is where Rudyard Kipling found inspiration for his famous Jungle Book.
This came into existence in 1968 when the Maharaja of Rewa handed over the area to the government for its formation. The wildlife that time was under danger of poaching once this became a protected area the fauna grew in the population drastically.
When started the park had an area of 106 square Kms which has now spread to 448 square Kms. The forest is generally covered with Sal and Bamboo.When started the park had an area of 106 square Kms which has now spread to 448 square Kms. The forest is generally covered with Sal and Bamboo. In 1993, it was finally declared as reserve under Tiger project. The fauna seen here includes regal ‘gaur’, umpteen varieties of