4 Wildlife Safaris That You Need Visit In Madhya Pradesh

No matter how much the mankind domesticates, the ingrained urge to go back into the wild will always be there. It is probably this very instinct which draws throngs of tourists to wildlife sanctuaries. The raw appeal of the jungle is also something which has made wildlife safaris a favourite among the nature lovers.

If you are the rare breed who would rather leave the city behind and live in the jungles again, a trip through the wildlife of central India might be the closest you get to that dream!Here are 4 of the best wildlife safaris which you can experience in Madhya Pradesh.

* Bandhavgarh National Park

Home to the majestic Royal Bengal Tigers the Bandhavgarh National Park is the ultimate destination for the first-hand experience of the wildlife. With elephant and jeep safari you can have a closer look to all these majestic creatures including the royal tigers and making a safe and visible glare to these species will complete your jungle safari in a true sense.Bandhavgarh is counted among the best places for a wildlife safari in India.It is a protected environment wherein different species of flora and fauna can live and prosper. The tiger population is one of the highest and most treasured in India. In the past, it also served as hunting ground for the royals.The best seasons to visit Bandhavgarh is between October to June with highest tiger sightings around March to May.

* Kanha National Park

Popularised by Rudyard Kipling as the Mowgli land, Kanha is the place that inspired the classic – the Jungle Book. Nestled in the Maikal range of Satpuras in Madhya Pradesh, this Tiger Reserve is declared as one of the finest wildlife areas in the world.The Kanha National Park is the ideal home for wide ranges of wild creatures; right from the mighty tigers to the most populated Barasingha and the countless species of plants, birds, reptiles and insects. With elephant and jeep safari an encounter to all these species is really generous and worthwhile. With jungle safari you can take a closer look to the wild animals and can capture their magnanimous images in your cameras.The tiger tour is perfectly a great option for the nature lovers in Kanha.Around 125 tigers dot the scenery of the park and it’s a real treat for book and nature lovers alike!October to mid-June with March to May being ideal to spot the tigers and panthers.

* Pench National Park

Located in the districts of Seoni and Chhindwara almost at the border of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, the Pench National Park derives its name from the River Pence. It covers a total protected area of 1197 sq. km across the two states. Since its inception in 1965 as a wildlife sanctuary, the park has been home to numerous wild creatures including the Royal Bengal tiger, jackal, peafowl, wild dog, wild boar, sloth bear, Indian leopard, fox, striped hyena, monkey, gaur, barking deer, four-horned antelope, Indian wolf, and more such enthralling species.A safari across the Pench National Park acquaints you with to some of the most endangered species of animals in India like Bengal Tiger, Porcupine and Black Naped hare. The Nilgai, Leopards, Wild Boars are just some of the fantastic beasts found here. The best time to visit the Pench National Park is between October and June.

* Satpura National Park

The best time to visit the dense forest of Satpura is between October and April.The park covers an area of 2133.307 sq.km by combining Bori wildlife sanctuary and Pachmarhi Wildlife Sanctuary. From the year 1999, the park was included to Tiger Projects of India and became Bodi-Satpura Tiger Reserve. Almost every wild beings you can imagine can be spotted at the Satpura National Park. The rugged terrain along with the dense jungle makes it the perfect habitat for the wild animals to flourish and makes for a challenging safari through the park for the adventure lover in you!Some of the animals you can spot here are the Spotted Dear, Leopards, Sloth Bear, Black Buck, Sambar, Four Horned Antelopes, Porcupine, Smooth Otter, etc. There are huge varieties of birds also including lots of water birds, Hornbills and peacocks etc. This is truly a heaven for nature lovers as well as wild life enthusiasts and photographers!