Situated just 200 km from Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh, Central India, the Bandhavgarh National Park is a Tiger Reserve that extends over 450 sq km. About half the park is covered with fine strands of sal, while mixed forests are found in the higher reaches of the hills. Stretches of bamboo and grasslands extend to the north. The main viewing area is still in the core of the park with its 32 picturesque,wooded hills.

The stories of this jungle were made immortal by the world famous author, Rudyard Kipling in his famous book, The Jungle Book.

Steep rocky highpoints along its edges gives a breathtaking views of the valleys below.

Bandhavgarh with a population of approximatley 25 resident tigers, was noted for its high density tiger population.

Bandhavgarh's history goes back 2000 years in time and the earliest signs of habitation can be seen in the caves excavated from the cliffs to the north of the fort. Brahmi inscriptions here, date back to the 1st centuary BC. A hunting reserve of the royal family of Rewa in more recent times, Bandhavgarh was declared a Park in 1968. This is where the famous white tigers of Rewa were discovered.

A better way to see the tiger is to explore the park on elephant back. Also one can see nilgai, chausingha, chital, chinkara, wild boar and sometimes a fox or jackal.

Other habitants of the Park include the jungle cat, ratel, hyena, porcupine, the rhesus macaque and the black-faced langur. About 150 species of birds are also found here and include the migratory birds that arrive in winter like the steppe eagle and various water-birds.

An ancient fort on the higher reaches of the park dominates the surroundings. It is possible to climb up to the Bandhavgarh fort for a breathtaking bird's eye view of the Park and there is also small population of black buck that lives her, protected from the predators below.

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