Tiger Safari Zones Bandhavgarh

 Bandhavgarh is a National Park and a tiger reserve situated in the Umaria District of Madhya Pradesh. It is located 170 Km from Jabalpur a large city of Madhya Pradesh or MP. The park is divided into the core zone and buffer zone.

The core zone is inviolate, and no commercial activity or settlements are permitted. The only habitation is that of forest guards, and they number more than 150. The core is the main breeding ground of wild animals and since the place is inviolate wild animals live and breed in peace.

The buffer zone is a multiple-use area, and it is a mix of forests, fields, and tribal villages. Tourism in the buffer is conducted in the remaining forests and movement of humans and livestock is not permitted. Tourism takes place in these restricted forests in day time but night safari takes place in some buffer zones.

Tourism Zones in Core

There are three tourism zones in the core where jeeps on permits are allowed.

The zones are:

• ·         Tala
• ·         Magdhi
• ·         Khitauli  

The buffer zones are:

• ·         Dhamokhar
• ·         Panpatha
• ·         Johila

Two-day safaris are organized one in the early morning and the other in the evening. Some parks also organize full-day safaris where there is no zone limitation. You can trespass any zone but meals are allowed in designated places. The entry is half an hour earlier than regular rides and the exit is half an hour later.

In all the zones safaris are permitted on a permit, and the entry of jeeps is limited. The permits can be booked online at MPOnline Portal. You can also book safari permits at the gate provided it is available. If one of your friends and family does not have their name on the permit they can still enjoy the ride through add-on policy. Only six tourists are allowed on one jeep remember? There is also a single-seat booking facility that can be booked and shared by solo tourists.

Bandhavgarh is home to a tiger, leopard, bison, and sloth bear. Except for the bison, other animal sightings are rare. For an exciting wildlife experience book your game rides in advance.