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Bandhavgarh National Park

Highest Tiger Density in India

2 daysIdeal stay₹1,500From / night4.4 ★2k reviewsOctober – JuneBest windowUmariaNearest rail · 35 km

A 450 sq km tiger reserve with arguably the world's highest tiger density. Also: 2,000-year-old Bandhavgarh Fort caves and 39-foot Vishnu sculpture in the core zone.

Pairs well with

Jabalpur· 4h away

When to go

Month-by-month fit

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GreatOkayAvoid⟡ Jul: 5

Honest take for Jul: Bandhavgarh closes mid-July to mid-October for the monsoon. Tiger sightings peak April–May (dry season, waterholes). Pre (low crowds.)

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On the map

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Umaria 35km · Jabalpur (JLR) 200km

Nearest transport

Umaria35 km

Jabalpur (JLR)200 km

Stay options

budget₹1,500/night

mid₹4,500/night

luxury₹16,000/night

Best time to visit

October – June (closed Jul-Sep)

How to get here

Delhi → Umaria

train · 15h

₹900

approx.

Jabalpur → Bandhavgarh

cab · 4h

₹5,500