In
Madhya Pradesh, Gwalior is the state’s
northernmost city and a convenient entry point.
Gwalior’s landmark is its hilltop fort which
contains a fine museum and an ancient temple, among,
other monuments. 120 km from Gwalior is the medieval
city of Orchha with exquisite palaces and
cenotaphs. Built by an 11th century king of the
Bundela dynasty, Orchha is now a ghost city
containing the remains of what must have been once
spectacularly lovely monuments, and which combine
Hindu and Muslim architectural. traditions.
Shivpuri, atop a plateau, contains two
picturesque lakes and a national park that abounds
in species of deer and antelope. Khajuraho,
an obscure village, no more than a clearing in the
jungle, now captures world attention for its 22
temples built by rulers of the Chandela dynasty.
Each temple, built of stone, is distinguished by
carved spires and walls, where the subjects range
from aesthetic depictions of major and minor deities
and celestial beings to a variety of erotic
sculptures.
Bhopal
Bhopal,
the capital of the state of Madhya Pradesh, has
grown around a large lake, the ornamental newer part
of the city being roughly opposite the labyrinthine
lanes of the old town. Craft – notably velvet
handbags studded with stones, and lacy silverwork
– is practised in narrow alleyways that lead off
from domed mosques in the old city. Bharat Bhavan is
a showcase of Indian art, folk traditions, sculpture
and a centre for the performing arts as well.
Bhimbetka, a few hours’ drive from Bhopal, is
the site for spectacular cave paintings;
Udaygiri, another excursion from Bhopal, has
notable cave sculptures of religious themes.
Sanchi is an unmatched repository of Buddhist
art and architecture. Located on a secluded hill
crowned by a group of stupas and gateways, it
occupies a unique position in the history of
Buddhism. Its stupas, chaityas, temples, monasteries
and gateways are embellished by the most delicate
carvings that depict various incidents in the
Buddha’s life as well as important teachings. Good
guide services, an essential part of sightseeing in
Sanchi, are available here. A 90 km drive from
Indore takes one across a narrow gorge, after
the horizon widens abruptly, to reveal the deserted
city of Mandu. Built as a testament of love
by a Muslim ruler for his Hindu queen, Mandu’s air
of, serenity and spaciousness offsets to perfection
its palaces, temple and mosque which lie scattered
over the 75 km of Mandu’s fortified area. Most
interesting of all is the imaginative use that has
been made of the surroundings. Thus Jahaz Mahal or
Ship Palace is actually built in a pond on which it
appears to float, and Hindola Mahal or Swing Palace
gives every appearance of living up to its name.
Altitude:
572 metres.
Temperature (deg C): Summer- Max
47.7, Min 24.9; Winter- Max 24.5, Min 9.1.
Best Season: October to March.
TRANSPORT
AND COMMUNICATION:
- Air
: Indian Airlines connect Bhopal with
Bombay,Delhi,Gwalior,Indore & Raipur
- Rail:
Bhopal on the main line is connected by rail to
major cities in India.
- Road:
Good motorable roads connect Bhopal to
Bombay-789 km, Aurangabad-588 km, Ahmedabad-571
km, Agra-523 km, Delhi-728 km, Gwalior-422 km,
Indore-187 km, Ujjain-189 km, Sanchi-46 km,
Khajuraho-387 km, Mandu-290 km, Pachmarhi-210 km
etc.
- Bus
Services: Regular bus services connect
Bhopal with Sanchi, Indore, Ujjain, Mandu and
Pachmarhi.
PLACES
OF INTEREST
Taj-ul-Masjid
(3 km), Juma Masjid (5.5 km), Moti Masjid (4.5 km),
Shaukat Mahal (4 km), Bharat Bhawan and Roopankar,
Shamla and Idgah Hills. Chowk, Upper and Lower Lake
(5.5 km), Gandhi Bhavan, Van Vihar.
Museums
:
- Birla
Museum 0900 - 1700 Hrs. Closed on Mondays.
- Central
museum 1030 - 1700 Hrs. Closed on Sundays.
- State
museum 1000 - 1700 Hrs. Closed on Mondays.
- Tribal
Research & Development Institute 1030 - 1700
Hrs. Closed on Sundays & Second Saturdays.
Excursions
:
Bhimbetka
(40 km), Bhojpur (28 km), Chiklod (45 km), Dhelwadi
(62 km), Islamnagar (11 km), Neori (6 km), Raisen
(47 km), Sanchi (46 km), Vidisha (56 kms),
Ginnorgarh Fort (61 km).
Tourist
Information Centre:
Madhya
Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation Ltd.,
4th floor, Gangotri, T.T.Nagar, Bhopal-462003. Tel:
554340/43
Sanchi
Sanchi
has the singular distinction of having specimens of
almost all kinds of Buddhist architectural forms,
stupas, chaityas, temples and monasteries - the
finest examples of Buddhist creative art and
sculpture in the country. The architectural pieces
and sculptures displayed here include the Ashoka
pillar and images of Buddha and Kushan.
Altitude:
427 metres.
Temparature
(deg C): Summer- Max 45, Min 25; Winter-
Max 22.5, Min 10.
Best
season: October to March.
TRANSPORT
AND COMMUNICATION:
- Air
: Nearest airport is Bhopal (46 kms).
- Rail:
Sanchi lies on the Jhansi-Itarsi section of the
Central Railway. First class passengers on mail
and express trains can request for a halt at
Sanchi. However Bhopal is convenient railhead.
- Road:
Good motorable roads connect Sanchi to Bhopal
(46 kms), Vidisha (10 kms) Indore (232 kms) etc.
- Local
Transport: Taxis, Tongas & bicycles
are available for local sightseeing and
excursion.
PLACES
OF INTEREST
Great
Stupa No.1 , Toranas or Gateways, Stupa No. 2, Stupa
no. 3, Ashoka Pillar, Buddhist Vihara, Monasteries.
Timing for the above monuments : 0900 - 1700 Hrs.
Archaeological
Survey of India Museum.
Timing : 0900 - 1700 Hrs.
Excursions
:
Andhara
and Pipalilya (17.7 and 12 km), Besnagar (12 km),
Gyaraspur (41 km), Raisen Fort (23 km), Sonari and
Satdhara (10 km), Udaigiri (13 km).
INFORMATION
CENTRE
- 1.
Manager, M.P.S.T.D.C., Travellers Lodge, Sanchi.
Tel : 223.
- 2.
The Superintendent, Archaeological Survey of
India, Sanchi. Tel : 227.
- 3.
Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development
Corporation Ltd., 4th Floor, Gangotri,
T.T.Nagar, Bhopal-462003, Tel : 554340-3
- 4.
Madhya Pradesh state Tourism Development
Corporation Ltd., 74, World Trade Centre, Cuffe
Parade, Colaba, Bombay-400005. Tel : 2187603,
2184860.
Gwalior
Gwalior
is named after a legendary Saint Gwalipa of 8th
Century A.D. It is also sacred to the memory of the
heroic queen Rani of Jhansi and Tatya Tope.
General
information
Area
: 82 sq. km.
Altitude : 212 mts.
Temparature : Max Min
Summer : 46 Deg. 21 Deg.
Winter : 22 Deg. 6 Deg.
Season : October to March.
Transport
and Communication
- Air
: Regular Indian Airlines Services connect
Gwalior with Delhi, Bhopal, Indore, Bombay.
- Fare:
Bombay - Gwalior Rs. 2112/-
- Rail
: Gwalior is connected to all major cities in
India.
- Fare
: Bombay - Gwalior : Ist class Rs. 682/-
(Approx) IInd class Rs. 222/- (Approx)
- Road
: Gwalior is well connected by good roads.
Certain important road distances are Agra 118
km, Bhopal 420 km, Delhi 318 km, Khajuraho 280
km, Sanchi 344 km, Shivpuri 112 km, Indore 486
km, Bombay 1086 km.
- Local
Transport: City buses, Autorickshaws,
tongas, taxis.
PLACES
OF INTEREST
The
Cenotraphs, Man Singh Palace, Man Mandir Palace,
Gujari Mahal, Suraj Kund, Teli ka Mandir, Sas Bahu
ka Mandir, Rani Jhansi Memorial, Tombs of Tansen and
Ghaus Mohammad, Jai Vilas Palace, Gandhi Park, Zoo
Municipal Corporation Museum, Jivaji Rao Scindia
Museum.
EXCURSIONS
Tigra's
Dam ( 23 km), Pawaya (68 km), Datia (68 km), Orchha
(120 km), Shivpuri (112 km), Chanderi (209 km).
NARWAR : Narwar 128 km from Gwalior and 56 km from
Shivpuri. is the traditional capital of Raja Nala.
The place is mentioned as Nalpura (Nala's town) in a
number of medieval sanskrit inscriptions. The Narwar
Fort is 500 feet above the surrounding country.
Though it is now in a dilapidated condition, yet
judging from the remains it seems likely that in the
flourishing days it might have been second to the
Gwalior Fort in magnificence. The architecture of
the remains is Rajput in style with flat ceilings,
fluted columns and arches. Near the fort are the Jai
Stambha, Sati monument, Ladu ungalow, Chhip Mahal,
Makardwaj Tal, Kacheri mahal, Sikandar Lodi's
Mosque, Jail Kambha.
TOURIST
INFORMATION CENTRE
Madhya
Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation Ltd.,
C\O Hotel Tansen, 6, Gandhi Road, Gwalior. Tel :
21568, 26742
Madhya
Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation Ltd.
4th floor, Gangotri, T.T Nagar, Bhopal - 462003 Tel:
554340/1/2/3.
Madhya
Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation Ltd.,
74, World Trade Centre, Cuffe Parade, Colaba, Bombay
- 400 005. Tel : 2187603, 2184860.
Orchha
Orchha
had the distribution of being the capital of one of
the largest and most powerful kingdoms of Central
India. It was founded in the 16th Century by the
Bundela cheiftan Rudra Pratap. Dotting the landscape
are numerous shrines, memorials and palaces each
contributing to the legend that is Orchha.
TRANSPORT
AND COMMUNICATION
- Air
: Nearest airport is Gwalior (120 km)
- Fare
: Bombay - Gwalior - Rs. 2112/-
- Rail
: Nearest railhead is Jhansi (19 km)
- Fare
: Bombay - Jhansi: Ist Class Rs. 611/- IInd
Class Rs. 158/-
- Road
: Orchha lies on the Jhansi - Khajuraho road,
Regular bus services connect Orchha with
Jhansi.
PLACES
OF INTEREST
Jehangir
Mahal, Raj Mahal, Raj Praveen Mahal, Ram Raja
Temple, Chaturbhuj Temple, Laxmi Narayan Temple,
Phool Bagh, Dinman Hardaul's Palace, Sunder Mahal,
Cenotraphs, Shahid Smarak.
INFORMATION
CENTRES
- 1.
Tourist Bureau, Prakash Hotel, Civil Lines,
Jhansi. Tel : 1267.
- 2.
Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development
Corporation Ltd., 4th floor, Gangotri,
T.T.Nagar, Bhopal-460002 Tel : 554340-3
- 3.
Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development
Corporation Ltd., 74, World Trade Centre, Cuffe
Parade, Bombay - 400 005. Tel : 2187603,
2184860.
Khajuraho
The
capital of the Chandela Kings, Khajuraho is famous
for its magnificent temples dedicated to Lord Shiva,
Lord Vishnu and the Jain Tirthankaras. These temples
are built between 950 A.D. and 1050 A.D. The temples
of Khajuraho represent some of the most exquisite
specimens in medieval India, only 22 temples out of
85 now survive.
Temparature
Max. Min.
Summer 47 Deg. C. 21 Deg. C.
Winter 32 Deg. C. 4 Deg. C.
Rainfall 114 cm. (July-September)
Best Season October to March.
Transport
and Communication :
- Air
: Indian Airlines services connect Khajuraho
with Delhi.
- Rail
: Jhansi (175 Km.) and Satna (117 Km.) are the
two convinient railheads to visit Khajuraho from
Bombay, Delhi & Madras. However Harpalpur
(110 Km,) is the nearest railhead to visit
Khajuraho.
- Road
: Khajuraho is connected with major tourist
centres by good motorable roads. Some important
distances from Khajuraho are: Agra (395 km),
Allahabad (285 km), Bandhavgarh (237 km), Bhopal
(372 km) Chitrakoot (176 km), Delhi (590 km),
Jabalpur (296 km) Lucknow (267 km) and Varanasi
(415 km)
- Bus
service : Direct bus services connect
Khajuraho with Panna, Satna, Rewa, Jabalpur,
Jhansi, Harpalpur, Mahoba, Bhopal, Indore and
Agra.
Places
of Interest
The
temples of Khajuraho are divided into three
geographical groups viz, Western, Eastern, and
Southern groups.
- 1.
Western Group of Temples
Chausath Yogini Temple, Kandariya Mahadeo
Temple, Devi Jagdamba Temple, Chitragupta
Temple,Vishwanath Temple, Parvati Temple,
Lakshmana Temple, Matangeshwara Temple.
- 2.
Eastern Group of Temples
Brahma Temple, Vamana Temple, Parsvanath Temple,
Ghantai Temple.
- 3.
Southern Group of Temples
Dulhadeo Temple, Chaturbhuj Temple.
- 4.
Archaeological Museum
The museum has a collection of sculpture,
inscriptions and architectural objects.
Timings: 1000-1700 hrs. Closed on Fridays.
Excursions
Dhubela
Museum : 64 km. Located on the bank of the lake, the
museum houses a wide variety of Shakti Cult
Sculpture. There are different sections on garments,
weapons and paintings.Timings : 1000 -1700 hrs.
Closed on Mondays and Gazetted holidays.
Beni
Sagar 11 km; Panna Diamond Mines 56 km; Panna
National Park 60 km; Pandav Falls 35 km; Raigarh
Palace 25 km; Raneh Falls 20 km; Ranguan Lake 25 km;
Ajaygarh Fort 80 km; Kalingar Fort 125 km; Nachana
100 km.
Information
Centre
- 1.
Government of India Tourist Office, Opp. Western
Group of Temples, Khajuraho - 471606. Tel: 2047
- 2.
Regional Office, Madhya Pradesh State Tourism
Development Corporation Ltd., Tourist Bungalow
Complex, Khajuraho - 471606. Tel: 2051.
- 3.
Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development
Corporation Ltd., 4th Floor, Gangotri,
T.T.Nagar, Bhopal-462003. Tel : 554340-3
Indore
Situated
on the banks of the river Saraswati and Khan. Indore
was planned and founded by Rani Ahilyabai Holkar and
derives its name from the 18th century Indreshwar
Temple. Indore is a flourishing industrial city with
a proud past. Chief attraction is the Kanch Mandir
or Glass Temple of the Digamber Jains the walls,
floor and ceiling of which are lavishly inlaid with
glass and mother of pearl. Palaces and cenotaphs of
the former rulers are other attractions.
Temperature
(deg C) : Summer Max- 40.5, Min- 27; Winter Max-
30.4, Min- 15.
Rainfall : 110 cms (July to
September).
Best Season : September to March.
TRANSPORT
AND COMMUNICATION
- Air
: Indore is linked directly with Ahmedabad,
Bhopal, Bombay, Delhi, Gwalior by Indian
Airlines. Vayudoot connects Indore to Bombay
& Pune. Continental Airlines operates
flights from Indore to Bhopal, Bombay and
Raipur.
- Rail:
Indore is on Western Railway and is connected to
major cities of India.
- Road:
Indore is connected by good motorable roads.
Some important distances are:- Agra 605 kms,
Ahmedabad 456 kms, Bhopal 187 kms, Bombay 602
kms, Delhi 809 kms, Gwalior 486 kms, Khajuraho
574 kms, Maheshwar 90 kms, Mandu 105 kms, Ujjain
53 kms etc.
- Bus
Service : Regular bus services connect
Indore with Ahmedabad, Aurangabad, Bhopal,
Bombay, Gwalior, Mandu, Maheshwar, Sanchi,
Ujjain etc.
CONDUCTED
TOURS
Itinerary
: Indore- Mandu- Indore (1 night and 2 days).
Fare : Rs.499 / head (inclusive of transport,
lodging, boarding & sightseeing)
Resvn.: MPSTDC Tourist Bungalow, Behind Ravindra
Natyagriha, Indore, Tel.38888
PLACES
OF INTEREST
Chhatri
Bagh (3.5 km), Gita Bhavan (4.5 km), Lalbaug Palace,
Bada Ganapati, Juna Rajwada (1 km), Kanchi Mandir or
Hukumchands Temple (2.5 km), Annapurna Temple,
Kendriya Sangrahalaya (Museum and Art Gallery)
Timings: 1000-1700 hrs. Closed on Fridays
EXCURSIONS
Bagh
Caves (153 km) : There are 9 caves of which only 5
have survived, Cave No. 4 known as Rang Mahal is the
most magnificent. Ujjain (53 km) : One of the seven
sacred cities of India. Situated on the banks of the
river Kshipra. The Mahakal temple dedicated to Lord
Shiva enshrining a Jyotirlinga is beleived to be of
great antiquity.
Mandu
(99 km) : Mandu has many historical monuments like
Jahaz Mahal, Hindola Mahal, Jama Masjid, Asharfi
Mahal, Baz Bahadur 's Palace & Rani Rupmati's
Pavilion.
MAHESHWAR
(90 km) : Situated on the banks of river Narmada,
This town was arlier known as Maheshmati. It gained
importance under Rani Ahilya Bai Holkar who
constructed many temples and ghats on the banks of
the Narmada.
OMKARESHWAR
(77 km) : It has numerous medieval temples. Perhaps
the most important is the Shri Omkareshwar Mahadeo
temple enshrining one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of
India. Accomodation Facility available at Indore.
INFORMATION
CENTRE
- 1.
Regional Office, Madhya Pradesh State Tourism
Development Corp. Ltd., Behind Ravindra
Natyagriha. Tel: 38888
- 2.
Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development
Corporation Ltd., 4th floor, Gangotri,
T.T.Nagar, Bhopal - 462003. Tel : 554340-3
Ujjain
One
of the oldest and holiest of Indian cities, Ujjain
is situated on the banks of river Shipra. It is one
of the venues of the Kumbh Mela.
Altitude
: 492 mts.
Climate (deg C): Summer- Max. 40,
Min. 20; Winter- Max. 28, Min. 10.
Rainfall : 101 cms (July to
September).
Best Season : September to March.
TRANSPORT
AND COMMUNICATION
- Air
: Nearest Airport Indore (53 km) is connected to
Bombay by Indian Airlines Continental Airways
also operates flights from Bombay to Indore.
- Rail:
Ujjain is a railway station on the Western
Railway.
- Road:
Good Motorable roads connect Ujjain with
Ahmedabad (402 kms), Bhopal (183 kms),
Bombay (655 kms), Delhi (774 kms), Gwalior (451
kms), Indore (53 kms) and Khajuraho (570 kms)
etc.
- Bus
Service: Regular bus services connect
Ujjain with Indore, Bhopal, Ratlam, Gwalior,
Mandu, Dhar, Kota and Omkareshwar etc.
PLACES
OF INTEREST
Bharatahari
Cave, Gopal Mandir, Jantar Mantar, Kailadah Palace,
Mahakali Temple, Sandipani Ashram, Shipra Ghats.
Vikram University Museum: The museum has a large
collection of sculptures, inscriptions & coins.
Timings: 1100 to 1700 hours.
Dist. Archaeological Museum: The museum has a
collection of sculptures and inscriptions. Timmings:
0800-1100 hours and 1400-1700 hours.
EXCURSIONS
Agar
(66 kms) : An ancient archaeological site.
Devas (37 kms) : Temple of Devji.
Maksi (39 kms) : Famous for Jain Temples.
Nagada (60 kms) : An industrial town with ancient
temples.
TOURIST
INFORMATION CENTRES
1.
Shipra Hotel (MPSTDC), University Road, Tel: 25448,
25237.
2. Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development
Corporation Limited, 4th Floor, Gangotri, T.T.
Nagar, Bhopal- 462 003. Tel: 554340-3.
Kanha
National Park
Kanha
National Park in the Mandla District spreads over
1,945 sq.km of dense sal forests, interspersed with
extensive meadows and trees and clumps of wild
bamboo. This area known as Kipling Country' is where
all the jungle books of Rudyard Kipling were
conceived.
Area
: 1,945 sq.kms.
Altitude : 600-900 metres.
Temperature (deg C): Summer- Max
40.6, Min 23.9; Winter- Max 23.9, Min 1.1.
Rainfall : 152 cms.
Best Season : April to June and
November to January.
(The park is closed from July to Mid November during
monsoon)
TRANSPORT
AND COMMUNICATION
- Air
Nagpur (266 kms) is the nearest Airport to visit
Kanha National Park connected by Indian Airlines
flights with Bombay.
- Rail:
Jabalpur (169 km) is the convenient rail head to
visit Kanha.
- Road:
Kanha National Park is connected by road with
Jabalpur 175 km, Khajuraho 445 km, Nagpur 266
km, Mukki 25 km, Raipur 219 km. Within the park:
Koshi - Kanha (9 kms), Kishi - Katia (4 kms),
Kishi - Mukki (32 kms). S.T.
- Bus
service : Route Timings Jabalpur-Kanha 0700,1100
hrs Kanha-Jabalpur 0700,1100 hrs
- Local
Transport: The Madhya Pradesh State
Tourism Development Corporation (MPSTDC)
operates a Jeep Service for vistors to go around
in the park. Booking can be made through the
Manager, MPSTDC, Log huts, Kisli. Wild Chalet
Resorts at village Mocha, Kanha can also arrange
for local sightseeing.
WHAT
TO SEE
Wild
life in the park:
The main attractions are Tiger, Bison, Gaur, Sambar,
Chital, Barasingha, Barking Deer, Black Deer, Black
Buck, Chousihgha, Nilgai, Mouse Deer, Sloth Bear,
Jackal Fox, Porcupine, Hyaena, Jungle Cat, Python,
Pea fowl, Hare, Monkey, Mongoose, Tiger, Leapord
etc. can also be seen here.
Birds
species in the park:
Storks, Teals, Pintails, Pond Herons, Egrets,
Peacock, Pea Fowl, Jungle Fowl, Spur Fowl,
Patridges, Quails, Ring Doves, Spotted Parakeets,
Green Pigeons, Rock Pigeons, Cuckoos, Papihas,
Rollers, Bee Eater, Hoopes, Drongos, Warblers, King
Fishers, Wood Peckers, Finches, Orioles, Owls, Fly
Catchers.
Museum
(closed on Wednesdays)
There is a museum at kanha depicting attributes and
activities of the park and tribal culture.
TIMINGS
FOR PARK EXCURSIONS
15 Nov to 15 Feb. Sunrise to 1200 and 1500 to Sunset
16 Feb to 30 Apr. Sunrise to 1200 and 1600 to Sunset
1 may to 30 June Sunrise to 1100 and 1700 to Sunset
Visitors
are advised to reach the gate half an hour in
advance to complete the formalities for entry into
the park. Entry Fee: Rs.2/- Adult Rs.1/- Child
Vehicle Entry Fee: Mini bus & Van Rs.15/- Light
motor vehicles Rs.10/- Car, Jeep Rs.10/- Photography
Fee: Still camera : Free 8 mm movie : Rs.10/- 16 mm
movie : Rs.50/- 35 mm movie : Rs.200/- Guide
charges: Rs.3/- per light motor vehicle Rs.5/- per
vehicle carrying more than 8 persons. Elephant
charges: For 4 person Rs.20/- hour Tiger viewing on
Elephant: Rs.5/- per adult Rs.2.50/- per child
TOURIST
INFORMATION CENTRES
1)
The Manager, Madhya Pradesh State Tourism
Development Corporation Ltd., Log Hut, Kisli,
Bhopal.
2) The Field Director, Project Tiger, Kanha Tiger
Reserve, Mandla - 481661. Tel : 2232.
Bandavgarh-Nationalpark
The
Bandhavgarh National Park lies in the heart of the
Vindhyan Mountain Range in central India. Besides
its enchanting landscape formed by the Sal forest in
the valleys and majestic tree clad hills in the
back-drop. It is famous for a wide variety of
wild-life and archaeological remains of the Kalchuri
period.
The park area is hilly and is dominated by the
majestic Bandhavgarh fort, built in 14th century.
The fort and the adjacent hills have a large number
of caves belonging to the pre-historic period.
Area
: 280 sq. kms.
Altitude : 400 to 810 metres.
Climate (deg C): Summer- Max 41.4,
Min 26; Winter- Max 21.1, Min 9.6.
Rainfall : 1174 mms.
Best Season : March to June.
The park is closed from July to Mid-November.
TRANSPORT
AND COMMUNICATION:
- Air
: Khajurao (230 kms) is the most convenient
airport connected by Indian Airlines flights
with Agra, Delhi, Varansi.
- Rail:
The nearest railhead Umaria (30 kms) is on the
Katni-Bilaspur section of South-Eastern Railway.
Another convenient railhead Satna (117 kms) is
on the Bombay-Howrah main line of the Central
Railway. Road: Bandhavgarh
National Park is situated on the Satna-Umaria
& Rewa-Umaria highway. Some of the important
road distances are: Khajuraho (via Satna) 230
kms, Varanasi (via Rewa) 340 kms, Katni 75 kms,
Rewa 115 kms, Umaria 30 kms, Kanha 250 kms etc.
- Bus
: S.T. Bus Services are available from Rewa,
Satna, Katni and Umaria.
WHAT
TO SEE:
Wildlife
in the park
Tiger, Leopard, Bear, Bison, Chital, Sambhar,
Nilgai,Chinkara,Chowsingha,Barking deer, Wild Pig,
Hyaena, Porcupine.
Some
of the bird species in the park
Peacock, Paradise fly catchers, Jungle Fowl, Golden
and Black headed Orioles, Yellow Ioras, Red-vented
Bulbuls, Blue Jays, Purple Sunbirds, Green Barbets
and Mynahs.
TOURIST
INFORMATION CENTRES
1.
The Manager, Madhya Pradesh State Tourism
Development Corporation Ltd., White Tiger Forest
Lodge, Bandhavgarh, M.P.
2.
The Divisional forest officer, Divisional Tourist
office, Bandhavgarh N. Park, Umaria M.P, Tel : 17.
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