Chances are you will spot a striped predator while wandering through the park on elephant back. Other animals seen here are Nilgai, Chausingha, Chital, Chinkara, Wild boar and sometimes a fox or jackal.

Around 250 species of birds are also found in the park including migratory birds that arrive in winter such as the steppe eagle and various water birds. The terrace of the Bandhavgarh Fort provides a breathtaking bird\'s-eye view of the Park.

Other avian species found here include Peacock, Paradise fly catchers, Jungle Fowl, Golden and Black headed Orioles, Yellow Ioras, Red-vented Bulbuls, Blue Jays, Purple Sunbirds, Green Barbets and Mynahs.

Kalchuri Archaeological Remains: Besides the wildlife, Bandhavgarh is also famous for the archaeological remains of the Kalchuri period that have been found here.

Bandhavgarh Fort: Within the Park, stands tall the ruins of Bandhavgarh Fort, believed to be over 2000 years old. The Fort has a large number of caves belonging to the pre-historic period with Brahmi inscriptions dating far back to the first century B.C.

Baghela Museum: The museum houses the private collection of the maharajah of Rewa. The stuffed body of Mohan, the first Tiger found in the park in 1951, can be seen here. Also seen is a unique collection of military weapons and other hunting stuff. The museum timings are 10 AM to 3 PM and 5 PM to 8 PM.

Best Time to Visit: The park is open from November to June. The park is closed from 1st July to 30th September

How to Reach:

By Air: The Nearest Airport is at Jabalpur (190 km) connected with daily flights from Delhi and Bhopal. From Khajuraho (237 km), Bandhavgarh is a five-hour drive via Panna, Satna, and Maihar across stretches of the Vindhyachal.

By Rail: The nearest railway stations near Bandhavgarh are Jabalpur (190 km), Katni (102 km), and Satna (120 km) on the Central Railway and Umaria (35 km) on the South Eastern Railway.

By Road: State/ private transport buses ply between Katni & Umaria and from Satna & Rewa to Tala (Bandhavgarh). Taxis are available at Satna, Jabalpur, Katni, Umaria and Khajuraho.