Bandhavgarh National Park
202 km. The park is on the eastern fringes of the Vindhyanchal range that divides the northern plains from the Deccan plateau. The park is known to have the highest density of tigers in India and gained fame for producing the first white tigers ever to have been found in the wild. AnŽother attraction of Bandhavgarh is the fort, thought to be some 2,000 years old, and a storehouse of ancient sculptures.
The closest airport is Khajuraho (237 km). For access, the railway stations are JaŽbalpur, Kami (100 km), Satna (120 km) and Umaria (33 km). Taxis are available. HowŽever, please check at Satna for road-condiŽtion to Bandhavgarh.
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Accommodation:
White Tiger Forest Lodge. Tala 26 rooms. Non A/c single, double , A/c single, double
MP tourism offers Jungle Plan for, which includes boarding and lodging, entry fee, elephant ride, camp fire, etc.
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10 twin-bedded tents. The tariff for loŽcals is per night per person and includes all meals. Individual tariff in dollars is per head per night and for groups of 10
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STD Code: 0734
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