If you live or find yourself in Madhya Pradesh then you should check out Satpura National Park also called Satpura Tiger Resever. See a Royal Bangal tiger and a lot of other animals and enjoy nature. Make sure you bring a good camera and consider also bringing binoculars, a lot easier to see animals and birds that like to stay further away.

1. Exploring Satpura National Park in Madhya Pradesh
Found in the Hoshangabad district in the mountain range of Satpura, Satpura National Park is a wonderful
habitat for a wide range of wildlife across 524 sq km of land. There are though adjoining parks, the Bori
Sanctuary which covers 486 sq km and the Panchmarhi Sanctuary at 417 sq km. In 1999 the park became a
part of the Tiger Project Network and was called the Bodi-Satpura Tiger Reserve, now just called the
Satpura Tiger Reserve. It is not just a place to spottigers and explore plants and animals. There are also
areas of archaeological interest with different rock shelters, and geologists can explore the gorge and
sandstonepeaks. It is rich in biodiversity and plays an important role in conservation efforts for many
different species of plants, birds, mammals and reptiles.
Amazing views everyone will enjoy
Enjoy the rugged landscape, the ravines, the peaks, the narrow gorges, and the lush forests. Whatever part
of nature you love, or if you are looking for just a break away from the bustle of a busier life, this park has
it. There are more than 1300 species of flora many of them having medicinal and therapeutic properties.
See a tiger, leopard, Indian joint squirrel, nilgai, crested hawk eagles, buck, chital, pheasants, Malabar
pried hornbills, four-horned antelope, monkey chinkara, honey buzzards, rhesus, peafowl, wild boar,
paradise flycatchers, fox, thrushes, flying squirrel, bhedki and much more.
You can head out on a number of different safari options. You can go by Jeep, on the back of an elephant
or by boat. Or you could do all three! With a jeep safari, only 8 people can be in the jeep then the guide
and the driver make a group of 10. Riding the elephants is the one most used for looking for a Royal
Bangal tiger. You can also go boating which is a great way to spota lot of the birds that live there as well
as other wildlife.
Park opening times
It is important to note that between the 1st of July and the 15th of Octoberthe park is closed. Then during
winter time morning safaris are 6.30 am to 10.30 am and then 1.30 pm to 5.30 pm. In the summer they are
6 am to 10 am and then 2.30 pm to 6.30 pm. Satpura national park is best to visit from Octoberto June if
you want to avoid the high heat in the summer. There are a few places to stay and around the park. Some
of the main wildlife resorts you want to check out include Reni Pani Lodge, Forsyth Lodge, Madhai
Wildlife Resortand Denwa Backwater Escape.
Summary
If you live or find yourself in Madhya Pradesh then you should check out Satpura National Park also
called Satpura Tiger Resever. See a Royal Bangal tiger and a lot of other animals and enjoy nature. Make
sure you bring a good camera and consider also bringing binoculars, a lot easier to see animals and birds
that like to stay further away.