About Bandhavgarh
Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve is one of the best places to see the tiger in the wild. Situated in Umaria district on the extreme North: Eastern border of Madhya Pradesh. This tiger heaven is home to the Bengal Tiger. The Bandhavgarh National Park is spread over on area of 448 sq km consists of a core area of 105 sq km and a buffer area of approximately 400 sq km of topography varies between steep ridges, undulating, forest and open meadows.
The density of the Tiger population at Bandhavgarh is the highest known in India. Here you can see wild tigers roaming free amid overwhelming diversity of wildlife.
Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve is a moist dry deciduous tropical forest of dense pure Sal belts, Bamboo and mix forested zones. The terrain is rough cut with abundance of flat topped steep hills, rivers and rivulets, glens that encompass marshy grasslands or chuars. The latter are the hunting grounds of tigers.
Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve is one of the best places to see the tiger in the wild. Situated in Umaria district on the extreme North: Eastern border of Madhya Pradesh. This tiger heaven is home to the Bengal Tiger. The Bandhavgarh National Park is spread over on area of 448 sq km consists of a core area of 105 sq km and a buffer area of approximately 400 sq km of topography varies between steep ridges, undulating, forest and open meadows.
The density of the Tiger population at Bandhavgarh is the highest known in India. Here you can see wild tigers roaming free amid overwhelming diversity of wildlife.
Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve is a moist dry deciduous tropical forest of dense pure Sal belts, Bamboo and mix forested zones. The terrain is rough cut with abundance of flat topped steep hills, rivers and rivulets, glens that encompass marshy grasslands or chuars. The latter are the hunting grounds of tigers.
Bandhavgarh National Park was the former hunting preserve of the Maharaja of Rewa and at present is a famous natural hub for White Tigers. White Tigers, now a major attraction around the world's zoos, were first discovered in Rewa, not far from here. The terrain is broken, with rocky hill ranges, running roughly east west, interspersed with grassy swamps and forested valleys
In a guided wildlife tour of Bandhavgarh one can see wild tigers, leopard, wild dog and sloth bear. When drama unfolds you see a tiger on a hunt or a pack of wild dog chasing a deer. Bandhavgarh is an exciting birding destination.
Flora & Fauna
The Bandhavgarh National Park is a jungle consisting mainly of Bamboo & Sal trees. There are more than 22 species of mammls. Carnivores include tiger, leopard, gaur (Indian bison), the Asiatic jackal, Bengal fox, sloth bear, porcupine, wild boar, sambhar and spotted deer ratel etc. Around 250 species of birds like little grebe, Egret, lesser, adjutani, saru crane, black ibis etc.
How to Reach
Bir Air
Airports – Jabalpur, Khajuraho
Khajuraho 210 Kms.
Jabalpur 170 Kms.
By Rail
Nearest rail head to Bandhavgarh is Umaria
Umaria 30 Kms
Jabalpur 170 Kms.
Katni 102 Kms
Satna 112 Kms
By Road
There are regular buses from Jabalpur to Bandhavgarh. Taxis are also available for hire from Jabalpur, Katni, Satna and Umaria
Mapple Bundela Tiger Retreat, Bandhavgarh
Look into the smoldering eyes of a tiger. Mapple Retreat is the heart of Bandhavgarh and gives you the feeling of camping in the jungle itself in luxury and is a haven for passionate wildlife lovers.
Location
Mapple Bundela Tiger Retreat, Bandhagarh is set on 8 acres close to Tala gate.
Accomodation
The resort has 21 rooms comprising of ten independent cottages with a private machan, ten deluxe rooms with all modern amenities and one tent.
In a guided wildlife tour of Bandhavgarh one can see wild tigers, leopard, wild dog and sloth bear. When drama unfolds you see a tiger on a hunt or a pack of wild dog chasing a deer. Bandhavgarh is an exciting birding destination.
Flora & Fauna
The Bandhavgarh National Park is a jungle consisting mainly of Bamboo & Sal trees. There are more than 22 species of mammls. Carnivores include tiger, leopard, gaur (Indian bison), the Asiatic jackal, Bengal fox, sloth bear, porcupine, wild boar, sambhar and spotted deer ratel etc. Around 250 species of birds like little grebe, Egret, lesser, adjutani, saru crane, black ibis etc.
How to Reach
Bir Air
Airports – Jabalpur, Khajuraho
Khajuraho 210 Kms.
Jabalpur 170 Kms.
By Rail
Nearest rail head to Bandhavgarh is Umaria
Umaria 30 Kms
Jabalpur 170 Kms.
Katni 102 Kms
Satna 112 Kms
By Road
There are regular buses from Jabalpur to Bandhavgarh. Taxis are also available for hire from Jabalpur, Katni, Satna and Umaria
Mapple Bundela Tiger Retreat, Bandhavgarh
Look into the smoldering eyes of a tiger. Mapple Retreat is the heart of Bandhavgarh and gives you the feeling of camping in the jungle itself in luxury and is a haven for passionate wildlife lovers.
Location
Mapple Bundela Tiger Retreat, Bandhagarh is set on 8 acres close to Tala gate.
Accomodation
The resort has 21 rooms comprising of ten independent cottages with a private machan, ten deluxe rooms with all modern amenities and one tent.
All rooms have the following facilities :
- Cable TV
- Tea / Coffee maker
- Swimming Pool
- Water Body
- Mini bar
Salient Features
- The Restaurant offers Indian and continental dishes.
- The Bar offers wide array of cocktails and wines.
- Library
- Naturalists - We have in house Naturalists available at the Resort
Sight Seeing
- Bandhavgarh Fort
- Baghel Museum
- Village Tala
- Mahaman Pond
- Climber's Point
- Bari Gufa etc.
Activities Planned
Bird watching, Jungle Safari, Nature walk, visit to Fort, Wildlife excursion in the National Park by Jeep and elephants, Barbeque, Bonfire, Folk dances, Swimming, Wild life audio visual presentation.
Best Time To Visit
The ideal season for Tiger sighting is from October to June. The park is closed from July 1st to September 30th.
Weather
The temperature ranges from a maximum of 42 degrees in summers to minimum of 2 degrees in Winters. The mean annual rainfall is 1,173 mm.
What To Wear
Light clothes preferably in beige or jungle greens in summers with the definite inclusion of cap and dark glasses. During winters, especially between the Month of November and February, carry warm clothing for chilly mornings and misty evenings.
Address
Mapple Bundela Tiger Retreat, Bandhavgarh
Vill - TalaTehsil - Manpur,
Dist - Umaria Madhya Pradesh - 484661
Tel +91 7627 280632 +91 11 29552045 / 7 / 8 (Corporate Office)reservations@mapplehotels.com
www.mapplehotels.com
The temperature ranges from a maximum of 42 degrees in summers to minimum of 2 degrees in Winters. The mean annual rainfall is 1,173 mm.
What To Wear
Light clothes preferably in beige or jungle greens in summers with the definite inclusion of cap and dark glasses. During winters, especially between the Month of November and February, carry warm clothing for chilly mornings and misty evenings.
Address
Mapple Bundela Tiger Retreat, Bandhavgarh
Vill - TalaTehsil - Manpur,
Dist - Umaria Madhya Pradesh - 484661
Tel +91 7627 280632 +91 11 29552045 / 7 / 8 (Corporate Office)reservations@mapplehotels.com
www.mapplehotels.com
