Bandhavgarh is the original Land of the Tiger. A hunting reserve for the Maharajas who ruled these lands, this area has to this day been preserved for shooting wildlife – with cameras. 

A park with limited corridors, it has a very few migration routes for dispersed tigers that are looking to find a home for themselves, hence, along with suitable habitat and prey-base, it has retains a high density of tigers. Around 60 or so wild tigers are in this area.

It is often said that it is the best place to see tigers in the wild in the world.

The Tiger Reserve is spread over 1100 sq.km with a core area of about 440 sq.km.

A safari experience here, with enthusiastic guides and drivers is a thrilling experience – the routes taken by the tigers of old are taken to this day by their offspring and one can learn about tracking these tigers through the eyes of the locals.

This landscape is also dominated by Sal and Bamboo, Bandhavgarh's beauty is truly seen at Tala Zone with its famous grasslands, surrounded almost entirely by large hills whereupon old Forts and Watchtowers have been erected that date back to the 10th century. You get to drive on these stony plateaus as you weave your way into the magical world of Bandhavgarh.

There is also the famous 60 foot statue of the sleeping Lord Vishnu in the middle of Tala Zone -  a sight of tranquility in the tranquil forest.

The forests, though dominated by Sal Trees like at Kanha and Corbett, is much drier and this is evident from February onwards moving into summer. There is a good mix of scrub forest as well.