The Tiger Land - Bandhavgarh, Kanha & Pench
Situated on the Vindhya mountain range in the state of Madhya Pradesh, the Bandhavgarh National Park is known for its relatively high density of the endangered Royal Bengal Tigers. It is also known for its white tiger population
Kanha and Pench with their bamboo and sal trees, ravines and meadows, are better known as the forests which inspired Rudyard Kipling to write his famed ‘Jungle Book’..
Quick Facts
- Bandhavgarh was the former hunting reserve of the Maharaja of Rewa
- Kanha National Park and tiger reserve is located in Madhya Pradesh, while Pench is spread across Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra
- Kanha Village Eco Resort is constructed out of local biodegradable materials
- Although it’s best known for its tigers, Bandhavgarh National Park is also home to other wildlife including leopards, black bucks, many species of birds, butterflies and snakes. The terrain here is also one of picturesque, undulating beauty.
- Bandhavgarh Fort dates back to the 14th century. There are over 30 caves in the region in and around the fort, with many containing inscriptions. Some caves have pictures of animals. The largest cave (called Badi Gufa) has many rooms and pillars
- The Pachdar Village, a few kilometers from Pench, is a great place to see potters at their craft
- There a number of other villages near Pench where one can see the culture and way of life of the Gond tribe
The ‘’India Travellers’’ Experience
- Jeep and elephant safaris are available for tours around the park.
- There are a number of beautiful resorts for accommodation around the parks
- Bandhavgarh is not very far from the famed Khajuraho temples of Madhya Pradesh
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