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| General Information about BANDHAVGARH |
Bandhavgarh : The land of Tigers.
Area : 450 sq. km (Core area: 105 sq. km)
Altitude : 800 m
Language : Hindi, English
Best time to visit : February to June
STD Code : 07653
State : Madhya Pradesh.
Main Wildlife Found : Tigers, Leopards, Bears. |
About Bandhavgarh
Bandhavgarh National Park is located in Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh state in India. Bandhavgarh was declared a national park in 1968 with an area of 105 km². The buffer is spread over the forest divisions of Umaria and Katni and totals 437 km². The park derives its name from the most prominent hillock of the area, which is said to be given by Lord Rama to his brother Laxman to keep a watch on Lanka. Hence the name Bandhavgarh (Bandhav=Brother, Garh=Fort). This is a Small National Park, Compact, yet full of game.
The density of the tiger population at Bandhavgarh is the highest known in India. This is also white tiger country. These have been found in the old state of Rewa for many years. Maharaja Martand Singh captured the last known in 1951. This white tiger, Mohan, is now stuffed and on display in the palace of the Maharajas of Rewa.
CLIMATE
The climate is north Indian Summer, characterized by well-d
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