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Bandhavgarh, Kanha National Park, Pench and
the Panna National Parks are the finest wildlife reserves
that abound with a variety of species. Bandhavgarh has one of the
densest populations of Tigers in India. The National
Park was only incorporated into Project Tiger in 1994
but is certainly among the top three when it comes to
chances of encountering this magnificent predator. While
having much in common with Kanha, the forests being
largely Sal and bamboo, the most striking difference is
the huge bluff topped by the old fort of the Maharajahs
of Rewa dominating the whole area.
The steep cliffs provide nesting habitat for Long-billed
Vultures and the local Shahin race of the Peregrine
Falcon. Encounters with mammals are frequent. Herbivores
and monkeys would be hard to avoid. Following up their
alarm calls is often the best way of tracking down the
predators, which may be a Leopard, Tiger, or even a pack
of Dhole (Red Dogs). Among Bandhavgarh's 250+ bird
species the Lesser Adjutant, Brown Fish Owl and Mottled
Wood Owl are perhaps more easily seen here.
Logistic Details: The drive from Khajuraho to
Bandhavgarh takes about 6 hours. An overnight is
required at Khajuraho to connect Orccha on return from
Bandhavgarh.
Include
Bandhavgarh into the Ancient Cultures and Temples Itinerary:
Day-4 Khajuraho to Bandhavgarh,
Day-5 Day in Bandhavgarh,
Day-6
Day in Bandhavgarh,
Day-7 Bandhavgarh to Khajuraho,
Day-8 Khajuraho to Orccha (connect
to the Ancient Cultures and temples Itinerary.)
Suggested
accommodations:
Camp Mewar: Camp Mewar is set in a thickly wooded plot of land,
sharing a common boundary with the Tiger reserve on its south.
The camp gets its name from the 'Ketkiya Nala', a stream that
trickles along its edge. A picturesque drive over perennial
streams, through fields and hutments, the camp is a mere fifteen
minutes drive from the park entrance. It comprises of 4 Aodhis
(cottages in the design of hunting towers of the erstwhile
rulers of Mewar), 5 Tents and 3 Wood-thatch Huts.
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