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Dates: 30th April to 4th May 2011 (Mumbai to Jabalpur & Back travel days included) The bookings for Bandhavgarh National Park Wildlife trip is on…..book your seats NOW to get the desired train bookings (see the details at the end) ..... Tiger watch with one of the Best Tiger guides in Bandhavgarh.
BANDHAVGARH NATIONAL PARK - The TIGER Heaven
About Bandhavgarh they say, that you have got be really unlucky not to see a Tiger in Bandavgarh. One park which is on top of the charts as far as Tiger sightings are concerned is Bandhavgarh. One park which is a hot favorite today with Wildlife Photographers is Bandhavgarh.
Bandhavgarh National Park manages to satiate both the wildlife and general tourists. It is not only the Tiger sightings here, but the natural and archaeological splendor that awaits a visitor which is totally unexpected, and beyond imagination. Bandhavgarh National Park lies in the heart of Madhya Pradesh and once the hunting preserve of the Maharajas of Rewa. BNP in over a period of 10 years has become the real hot spot of seeing wild tigers in close quarters.This is probably only place where tiger sighting is much easier than any other national park in the World.
At the centre of the park is Bandhavgarh hill, rising 811 mt above sea level. There are a large number of smaller hills separated by gently sloping valleys surrounding the hill. These valleys end in small, swampy meadows, locally known as 'Bohera'. The lowest point in the park is at Tala (440 mt above MSL).
Bandhavgarh was declared a national park in 1968 with an area of 105 km². The buffer is spread over the forest divisions of Umaria and Katni and totals 437 km². The park derives its name from the most prominent hillock of the area, which is said to be given by Hindu Lord Rama to his brother Lakshmana to keep a watch on Lanka (Ceylon). Hence the name Bandhavgarh(Sanskrit: Brother's Fort).
The vegetation is chiefly of Sal forest in the valleys and on the lower slopes, gradually changing to mixed deciduous forest on the hills and in the hotter, drier areas of the park in the south and west. Bamboo is found throughout. The terrain is of great rocky hills rising sharply from the swampy and densely- forested valley bottoms. The finest of these hills is Bandhavgarh, sided with great cliffs and eroded rocks, and on its highest point.
Wildlife:
The mammals frequently sighted are Wild Pigs, Spotted Deer, Sambar, Chausingha, Nilgai, Barking Deer and Sloth Bear. Mammals such as Leopards, the small Indian Civet, Palm Squirrel and Lesser Bandicoot Rat are seen occasionally.
There are various species of birds in BNP, which makes it a bird watchers' paradise. The vegetation along streams and marshes is rich in bird life. The common ones are Little Grebe, Egret, lesser Adjutant,Indian Pitta, Paradise Flycatcher, Brown-fish Owl, Leafbirds, Changeable Hawk Eagle, Black Ibis, Lesser Whistling Teal, White-eyed Buzzard, Orange-headed Ground Thrush, Crested Serpent Eagle, Long-billed, Egyptian & Himalayan Griffon Vultures, Indian Peafowl, Red Jungle Fowl, Doves, Parakeets, Yellow-footed Green Pigeons, Rufous Treepie, Malabar Pied Hornbills, Kingfishers and Indian Rollers.
Reptilian Fauna include Cobra, Krait, Viper, Rat-snake, Python, Turtle and a number of lizard varieties, including Varanus. Within the bounds of the Bandhavgarh National Park, vehicles may be hired at the entrance to drive around, however private vehicles are not allowed inside the park. Also, in the middle of Tala range, stands the majestic Bandhavgarh fort, thought to be some 2,000 years old.
For more details click here….http://www.indianwildlifeportal.com/national-parks/bandhavgarh-national-park.html
http://www.bandhavgarh.net/tiger-india.html
For Last Year's Nature India trip report by participants click here....
http://natureindia-tours.blogspot.com/2009/07/final-trip-reports.html#bandhavgarh
http://natureindia-tours.blogspot.com/2009/07/trip-experiences-by-nature-india-tours.html
Nature India has organized an exclusive trip to this Tiger heaven – Bandhavgarh, from 30th April to 4th May, 2011 the details are given below.
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Tour Iterinary & Other Details: (Jabalpur to Jabalpur)
Day 1 (30th April'2011 - Saturday) : Departure from Mumbai by 12188 Garibrath Express at 13.30 hours
Day 2 (1st May'2011 - Sunday) : Arrival at Jabalpur at 06.00 hours. Proceed to village Tala (Bandhavgarh), Apprx. Time 4 hours, Hotel Check-in, Evening Park Safari
Day 3 (2nd May'2011 - Monday) : Morning Park Safari and Evening Park Safari
Day 4 (3rd May'2011 - Tuesday) : Morning Park Safari - early lunch and leave Bandhavgarh for Jablapur - Visit to see the famous "Marble rocks" of Bedaghat- Dinner and proceed to Board 12142 RJPB CSTM Sup exp. at 23:10 from Jabalapur Station.
Day 5 (4th May'2011 - Wednesday) : Arrive at Mumbai by 15:30 hours
Trip charges (Jabalpur to Jabalpur): Rs. 9900/- only (Includes A/C room stay in the wonderful & comfortable Mogli Resort, on twin sharing basis, Travel charges from Jabalpur to Bandhavgarh & Back, Local travel by 4x4 gypsies, Park entry charges, veg/non-veg food , Still photography charges, Guide charges, Information articles & on board snacks and mineral water)
This does not include travel charges from Mumbai to Jabalpur / Katni Station and Back or any charges other than the above.
Registration: You can register by sending a confirmation mail to natureindiatours@gmail.com and by paying a non refundable Advance of Rs.4000/-after our registration confirmation …..The remaining amount will be collected on the day of travel.
Kindly register soon as the train bookings are not easily available.
Stay Arrangement: Stay arrangement is on twin sharing basis in the famous Mogli resort which is renowned for its ambiance and service. visit their web site
Resource Person: Mr. Adesh Shivkar / Mr. Mandar Khadilkar
Mode of Payment: You can either
1) Transfer the advance money directly to my HDFC A/c (Please call Mandar @ 9930318665 / 9967518665 for A/c No.).. please mention your name, date and other details….
2) Courier a cheque of Rs.4000/- as advance amount to the following address
Name: Mr. Mandar Khadilkar
Address: B-702, Neha Apts., Ashish Complex, Dahisar (East), Mumbai - 400068.
Please Note:
1) Once registered, the advance amount of Rs. 4000/- is strictly non-refunadable
2) Alcohol & Smoking is strictly prohibited on Nature India Tours
Mode of Payment: You can either
1) Transfer the advance money directly to my HDFC A/c (Please call Mandar @ 9930318665 / 9967518665 for A/c No.).. please mention your name, date and other details….
2) Courier a cheque of Rs.4000/- as advance amount to the following address
Name: Mr. Mandar Khadilkar
Address: B-702, Neha Apts., Ashish Complex, Dahisar (East), Mumbai - 400068.
Please Note:
1) Once registered, the advance amount of Rs. 4000/- is strictly non-refunadable
2) Alcohol & Smoking is strictly prohibited on Nature India Tours
3) Please read carefully Nature India Policies:http://natureindia.ning.com/notes/Nature_India_Policies
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For any other queries we are available on 9869071091 (Adesh) and 9930318665 or 9967518665 (Mandar)
Thanks for your patience.
Looking forward for a very rewarding trip with you all !!
Warm Regards,
Adesh Shivkar & Mandar Khadilkar
Nature India
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