Things to do in Bandhavgarh National Park, Madhya Pradesh
Bandhavgarh National Park is a national park of India, located in the Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh. It spreads over an area of 105 km2 and was declared a national park in 1968.
5 places to visit in and around Bandhavgarh National Park, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
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- 1Bandhavgarh National Park
Bandhavgarh National Park is a national park of India, located in the Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh. It spreads over an area of 105 km2 and was declared a national park in 1968.
Wikipedia - 2Bandhavgarh Fort
The Bandhavgarh Fort is situated in Bandhavgarh in Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh, India. It is located on the Bandhavgarh hill, rising 811 meters above sea level at the centre of the Bandhavgarh National Park.
Wikipedia - 3Panpatha Wildlife Sanctuary
Panpatha is a wildlife sanctuary located in Umaria district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It was established in 1983 and covers approximately 245.84 km² of dry deciduous forest adjoining Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve.
Wikipedia - 4Bandhavgarh museum
- 5Bandhavgarh School of Art and Art Gallery
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- Bandhavgarh: tiger country · 2 days
Best time to visit Bandhavgarh National Park
Best weather: Oct–Mar.
- Jan17°CPleasant, Best months
- Feb21°CPleasant, Best months
- Mar26°CPleasant, Best months
- Apr31°CHot
- May35°CHot
- Jun32°CHot
- Jul27°CRainy
- Aug26°CRainy
- Sep26°CRainy
- Oct23°CPleasant, Best months
- Nov20°CPleasant, Best months
- Dec17°CPleasant, Best months
PleasantHotRainyBest months
Every month: temperature and rain
| Month | Average | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Pleasant | 17°C | 19 mm |
| Feb | Pleasant | 21°C | 20 mm |
| Mar | Pleasant | 26°C | 22 mm |
| Apr | Hot | 31°C | 21 mm |
| May | Hot | 35°C | 28 mm |
| Jun | Hot | 32°C | 165 mm |
| Jul | Rainy | 27°C | 319 mm |
| Aug | Rainy | 26°C | 322 mm |
| Sep | Rainy | 26°C | 195 mm |
| Oct | Pleasant | 23°C | 53 mm |
| Nov | Pleasant | 20°C | 6 mm |
| Dec | Pleasant | 17°C | 6 mm |
Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER. Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.
How to reach Bandhavgarh National Park
- Nearest railway station: Umaria (UMR), 24 km away.
- Nearest airport: Satna Airport (TNI), 97 km away.
Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.
What a 2-day trip to Bandhavgarh National Park costs
- Budget: about ₹1,700–₹3,400 per person
- Mid-range: about ₹4,200–₹8,400 per person
- Comfort: about ₹9,600–₹18,100 per person
A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Bandhavgarh National Park is not included.
Compare Bandhavgarh National Park with nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Best weather | Places to see |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bandhavgarh National Park | – | Oct–Mar | 5 |
| Maihar | 67 km | Sep–Mar | 5 |
| Govindgarh | 83 km | Sep–Mar | 5 |
| Adhartal | 117 km | Oct–Mar | 7 |
| Jabalpur | 120 km | Oct–Mar | 13 |
Distances in a straight line from Bandhavgarh National Park; trip costs are rough estimates (not live prices). Tap a town for its own page.
Questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit in Bandhavgarh National Park?
The best known are Bandhavgarh National Park, Bandhavgarh Fort, Panpatha Wildlife Sanctuary, Bandhavgarh museum, Bandhavgarh School of Art and Art Gallery.
When is the best time to visit Bandhavgarh National Park?
Best weather: Oct–Mar.
How do I reach Bandhavgarh National Park?
Nearest railway station: Umaria (UMR), 24 km away. Nearest airport: Satna Airport (TNI), 97 km away.
How much does a 2-day trip to Bandhavgarh National Park cost?
Budget: about ₹1,700–₹3,400 per person; Mid-range: about ₹4,200–₹8,400 per person; Comfort: about ₹9,600–₹18,100 per person. A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Bandhavgarh National Park is not included.
Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Nov 2026.