On February 8th 2025, Daily Scandinavian in collaboration with travel partner TAKs verden set out on a 10 days’ journey to explore some of the greatest gems of India. Come with us and experience the tigers in Bandhavgarh National Park.
In our opinion, this is the best time of the year with ideal weather and cool temperatures (10–25°C) when wildlife, including tigers, is active, and the lush greenery adds to the beauty of the park.
The National Park is named after the legendary Bandhavgarh Fort, which is situated on a hillock of the Vindhya range in Umaria. The Bandhavgarh fort is a convincing evidence of human activity and architectural techniques. You can see several man-made caves with inscriptions and rock paintings at the fort as well.
If seeing a tiger is at the very top of your bucket list, Bandhavgarh National Park is the place for you. There are between 60 and 70 Bengal tigers living there, and while they’re not contractually obliged to appear for every visitor who passes through the park gates, their high density means you have a great chance of spotting one. In fact, it’s often said that you’re lucky if you spot a tiger in India’s other national parks, and really unlucky if you don’t spot a tiger in Bandhavgarh.
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Bandhavgarh is one of the best places in India to spot the Royal Bengal Tiger. The park has one of the highest tiger densities in the world. You may also spot leopards, Indian bison (gaur), sambar deer, barking deer, langurs, and a variety of bird species. The park boasts a mix of sal forests, grasslands, and bamboo stretches, offering a scenic safari experience.
Today, the national park encompasses a core area of 694 sq km and a buffer area of 437 sq km. With over 250 bird species, Bandhavgarh is also a paradise for bird enthusiasts.
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We’re visiting Bandhavgarth after our exploration of the UNESCO world heritage site Khajuraho, the second most visited monument in India after Taj Mahal (one of our first stops).
Come with us and Experience the Tigers in Bandhavgarh National Park, Secure your place in our small group under supervision by our Editor-in-Chief Tor Kjolberg here.
You can find the complete 10 days itinerary here.
Come with us and Experience the Tigers in Bandhavgarh National Park, written by the Daily Scandinavian team.
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