Barasingha countryKanha, Madhya Pradesh
Oct–Jun · Sal meadows and the world's only hard-ground barasingha
BandhavgarhMadhya Pradesh
India's highest density of wild tigers
Open season
15 Oct – 30 Jun (closed Jul–Sep; Wednesday afternoons closed)
Safari zones
Tala (prime), Magdhi, Khitauli
Season
15 Oct – 30 Jun
Getting there
Fly to Jabalpur (190 km) · Umaria rail (35 km)
When to go
Currently in monsoon closure — reopens 15 October. Advance enquiries recommended for opening weeks.
Oct–Nov
Fresh green season, comfortable drives, the 2,000-year-old fort caves at their most atmospheric.
Dec–Feb
Crisp mornings, golden light for photography, active birdlife across the meadows.
Mar–May
Hot dry days draw the core tigers to the waterholes below Bandhavgarh fort.
Jul–Sep
Monsoon — park closed.
Park closedSafari timings
What you'll see
Tala zone's meadows below the ancient Bandhavgarh fort are the classic Bandhavgarh safari — a landscape shared by around 70 core-area tigers.
Bengal tigerLeopardSloth bearGaurChital250+ bird species
Plan your Bandhavgarh safari
Tell us your dates and our safari team will plan your Bandhavgarh trip — we'll call within 24 hours.
