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The Bandhavgarh National Park is situated near Madhya Pradesh Vindhyan Mountains. A safari national park that harbors animals, flora, and fauna is unique and indigenous to the East. When one visits this 450 square kilometer wilderness, you will be sure to see the tiger, the leopard, the elephant, and a host of other animal and bird species. Visiting this jungle is best done when one gets to stay at any one of the national park lodges found at the national park. In this way, one will be able to take in the wild and natural beauty that is Bandhavgarh National Park at a desired pace. The Bandhavgarh National Park is about 800 meters above sea level and is open to lovers of the wild between the months of February and June. It is known to have the largest collection of tigers in the world and an equally large population of leopards. There is over 100 bird species for the avid birdwatcher that include the parakeet, the egret, the hornbill, and many others. One can access this district of Umaria via train or via the Jabalpur Dumna Airport. From there, there is the option of private taxi or 4X4 tours offered by the tour agents. This is because there is no regular transport service that operates near the park. One of the best places that one can stay at the National park is the Bagh Sarai Jungle Resort. It is located at the entrance of the safari national park and offers a wide variety of accommodation options. In order to get to and from the lodge, one will get the ride of a lifetime on elephant-back or for the more conservative yet comfortable option, the open top jeep. Nature guides offered by the jungle resort accompany one. One of the most famous tour guides who has been linked with National Geographic teams that come to photograph and film at the national park is Neeraj Pathania. One is guaranteed an informative and memorable safari under his wing. There are about 10 cottages for stays that are more private and two luxury tents. This is found within 20 acres of forest cover and will allow guests to view the wildlife even as they wind down from the journey through the park. A stay at the Bagh Sarai Resort coupled with a safari through the Bandhavgarh National park make for a truly exotic Indian vacation.
This Article Has Been Published on Mon, 15 Feb 2010 and Read 146 Times