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Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve of Madhya Pradesh is one the most coveted destination for wildlife tourism, especially for tourists who wish to see the Tiger in the wild. Not only does it attract wildlife enthusiasts interested in watching the apex predator, the reserve is also quite popular among wildlife lovers who wish to see some of the rare species found in the park as well as those who are interested in watching different species of birds.
Bandhavgarh in Madhya Pradesh is a place of legendary significance. The ancient Bandhavgarh Fort is of great importance as it is believed to have been gifted by Lord Rama to his younger brother Lakshmana to keep a watch on Lanka. Therefore this fort is named Bandhavgarh as “Bandhav” means brother and “Garh” means fort.
Bandhavgarh National Park is one of the most popular wildlife sanctuaries of India. With one of the highest densities of tigers, As per the tiger census report published in 2019, Madhya Pradesh is the state with the highest population of tigers (526) in its reserves. It is no wonder that many people visit the sanctuary, as the chances of spotting the wild beast in its natural surroundings are excellent. Bandhavgarh dates back to 2000 years ago and you will find several man made caves with inscriptions and rock paintings. The Bandhavgarh reserve is spread over 1536 sq. km. which includes the 716 sq. km. core zone and 820 sq. km. of the buffer zone.
Bandhavgarh has the status of sheltering highest density of Royal Bengal Tigers in the world. It is said that the jungle was replete with white tigers and the origin of all white tigers in the world can be traced to Bandhavgarh. However, no white tigers have been reported from the region in the past 50 years. Apart from the tiger population, the area is also rich in biodiversity. More than 30 species of mammals, 260 species of birds, 70 species of butterflies, reptiles and insects are found in the region. The flora of the region comprises majorly evergreen Sal forests, mixed forests and grasslands. More than 500 species of plants are found in the forest area. The lush vegetation of the park attracts several birds and ornithologists can have a great time here. With the help of trained naturalists you can easily spot some of the common birds in the area.