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Bandhavgarh National Park
The Bandhavgarh National Park lies in the heart of the Vindhyan Mountain
Range in central India. Besides its enchanting landscape formed by the Sal
forest in the valleys and majestic tree clad hills in the back-drop. It is
famous for a wide variety of wild-life and archaeological remains of the Kalchuri
period. The park area is hilly and is dominated by the majestic Bandhavgarh
fort, built in 14th century. The fort and the adjacent hills have a large
number of caves belonging to the pre-historic period.
There
are more than 22 species of mammals, and 250 species of birds. Some of the
inhabitants of this park are the rhesus macaque, the black-faced langur, jungle
cats, chinkara, black buck, munjtac and the chital. The Park attracts many
migratory birds in the winter months, that include the steppe eagle and a
variety of wildfowl. Reptilian fauna include cobra, krait, python, turtle
and a variety of lizards. The Bandhavgarh National Park has excellent game
and bird viewing to offer, coupled with a fascinating historical element to
it, thus satiating those adventurous at heart, completely.
The park can be explored on elephant back (also, a much preferred
means of tiger-tracking) or in a vehicle. Jeep safaris are best
undertaken, from dawn till about 10a.m, and from 4 p.m till dusk,
as the animals are quite active during these periods.
Area : 280 sq. kms.
Altitude : 400 to 810 metres.
Climate (deg C): Summer- Max 41.4, Min 26; Winter- Max 21.1,
Min 9.6.
Rainfall : 1174 mms.
Best Season : March to June.
The park is closed from July to Mid-November.
WHAT
TO SEE:
Wildlife in the Park
Tiger, Leopard, Bear, Bison, Chital, Sambhar, Nilgai, Chinkara,
Chowsingha, Barking deer,
Wild Pig, Hyaena, Porcupine.
Some of the Bird species in the park
Peacock, Paradise fly catchers, Jungle Fowl, Golden and Black headed
Orioles, Yellow Ioras, Red-vented Bulbuls, Blue Jays, Purple Sunbirds,
Green Barbets and Mynahs.
Wildlife India:- Bharatpur
Bird Sanctuary, Camel Safari,
Desert National Sanctuary,
, Ranthambore Wildlife,
Sariska Wildlife
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