Exploring the Best Wildlife National Parks in Madhya Pradesh

The main aim of a national park is the conservation of flora and fauna. The national government is responsible for making and protecting these national parks. For posterity as a symbol of national pride, these national parks are made. Just go through these best national parks in Madhya Pradesh and open the knowledge of wildlife in your mind.

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List of 9 Best Wildlife National Park in Madhya Pradesh:

1. Kanha National Park

This national park is famous among tourists for its unparallel landscapes in terms of beauty. As a sunset point, here, Bammi Dadar is one of the most popular locations. It is said the inspiration for “The Jungle Book” by Rudyard Kipling is Kanha National Park. Interestingly, Mahua, Dhawa, Sal, Palas, Achar, Bija, Tendu, India, Aonla, and Dhawa are some of the flora here.

A trip to the Kanha National Park will be a thrilling experience. On every Wednesday in the afternoon shift, the jeep safari remains closed. And it remains closed during the Holi festival, in March. Mid-October to June end is the best time to visit here. Read Also: Madhya Pradesh Famous Tourist Places.

Park Location: Kisli Gate, Village Khatia, P.O. Kanha National Park, Mandla Madhya Pradesh.

Visiting Timing in Summer:

Morning Safari: 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Evening Safari: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Visiting Timing in Winter:

Morning Safari: 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Evening Safari: 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM

How to Reach: You can reach here by air, from Jabalpur airport, 160 km away and Nagpur airport 300 km away. By Gondia station, 145 km out, and by Jabalpur Station, 160 km away.

2. Panna National Park

Panna National Park is the most beautiful national park in Madhya Pradesh. Many flora and fauna and river Ken flowing through it make Panna National Park more famous among tourists.

In addition, the beauty of this national park can be enjoyed by a boat or elephant safari. Great attractions are Mahama Prannathji temple, Ajay Garh Fort, ken gharial sanctuary, Raneh falls, etc. Aonla Salai, Tendu, Saja, Bel, Kullu, Mahua, and Achar are some of its flora. Read Also: Informations About Khajuraho Temple, Madhya Pradesh.

The standard suitable time to visit is from November to June. On every Wednesday in the afternoon shift, the jeep safari remains closed. And it remains closed during the Holi festival, in March.

Panna National Park Location: NH 75, Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh 471405

Visiting Timing in Summer

Morning Safari: 5:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Twilight: 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM

Visiting Timing in Winter

Morning Safari: 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Twilight: 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM

You can visit here by Khajuraho Airport, 26 km away. And by Jhansi Station, 176 km away.

3. Bandhavgarh National Park

Bandhavgarh National Park has the most exquisite scenery of all. This national park has the largest number of tigers. For this, it is famous among tourists. It believes that white tigers were first found in this national park. And it is believed to be a hunting ground for maharajas.

You can find different trees here like Bahera, Banyan, Bija, Sal, Haldu, Mahua, Saj, Jamun, Mahua, Bel, and some other trees. October to June is the usual suitable time to visit here. On Wednesday afternoon facility jeep safari remains closed. And it remains closed during the Holi festival. Read Also: India First Hot Air Balloon Wildlife Safari in Tiger Reserve Madhya Pradesh.

Location: State Highway 10, Near Petrol Pump, District Umaria, Tala, Madhya Pradesh

Safari Timing in Summer

Morning Safari: 5:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Twilight: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Safari Timing in Winter:

Morning Safari: 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Twilight: 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM

You can visit here by air from Khajuraho airport, 250 km away, and by rail, from Umaria Station, 35 km away.

4. Pench National Park

Pench National Park is the home of many beautiful tigers and leopards. Moreover, it divides the national park into two Pench river flows through it. It is famous for being the depiction of Ain-i-Akbari by Abul Fazal. Find trees like Bamboo, Amaltas, Mahua, Teal, Palas, Baja, Neem Palash, and Jamun in this national park.

Also, Wild Dog, Sambar, Cheetal, and Tiger are some of the familiar animals in this national park. On Wednesday afternoon facility jeep safari remains closed. And it remains closed during the Holi festival. The best time to tour here is from February to April. Read Also: Madhya Pradesh Famous Local Dishes

Location: Pench National Park, Seoni Chhindwara District, Madhya Pradesh.

Safari Timing in Summer

Morning Safari: 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Evening Saari: 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM

Safari Timing in Winter

Morning Safari: 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Evening Safari: 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM

You can reach here by Jabalpur airport, 209 km, and by Nagpur airport, 120 km away. And by Seoni station, 30 km away.

5. Madhav National Park

Madhav National Park is the most thrilling and adventurous National Park. It believes that the beautiful hunting grounds, the Marthas, and the Mughals are the attractive ones. Many migratory birds like mallard, pochard, teal, gadwall, and geese visit this national park. Besides, Sailing Club, George Castle, and Sakhya Sagar lake are the must-visit places here.

Get ready to spot a variety of trees like Kershaw, Palash, Dhawda, Salai, and Khair here. When it comes to animals, it includes Common langur, Tiger, Sloth Bear, Blackbuck, Leopard, Striped Hyenas, etc. The best time to visit here is from October to March. Location: Shivpuri – Jhansi Shivpuri R, Madhya Pradesh 473551

Visiting Timing

Morning Safari: 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Evening Safari: 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM, throughout the year.

You can reach here by Gwalior airport, 128 km away and by Gwalior station, 120 km away.

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6. Satpura National Park

This national park got its name from the Satpura range, a Sanskrit word meaning seven mountains. This is a park rich in biodiversity in flora and fauna. It has more than 1300 plant species, including bel (stone-apple), Mahua (Indian butter-tree), teak, Sal bamboos, grasses, etc. Sal is the most critical remarkable tree of the tiger reserve that spreads over the Pachmarhi plateau area of the reserve.

You can spot more than 15 endangered species like flying squirrels, rhesus monkeys, Indian giant squirrels, etc. On Wednesday afternoon facility jeep safari remains closed. And it remains closed during the Holi festival. The best time to visit here is from October to April.

Location: Satpura National Park, Hoshangabad, Madhya Pradesh

Visiting Timing in Summer

Morning Safari: 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Evening Safari: 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM

Visiting Timing in Winter

Morning Safari: 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Evening Safari: 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM

You can reach here by Bhopal airport, 209 km away, Jabalpur airport, 368 km away, Nagpur airport, 274 km away, and Sohagpur station, 20 km away.

7. Van Vihar National Park

Van Vihar National Park is famous for its beautiful greenery. In addition, most of the animals here are either exchanged from other zoos in the country or orphaned. Moreover, many migratory birds also visit this national park during winters.

The trees you can find here are Doodhi, Amla, Babool, Reunjha, etc. Turtle, Langur, Wild Boar, Porcupine, Python, Panther, Blackbuck, Hyena, and more are popular species in this national park. On Friday, it remains closed. The best time to visit here is from July to September. Also, read Most Popular Pilgrimage Destinations in Madhya Pradesh.

Location:

Van Vihar National park, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

Timing:

Morning Safari: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Evening Safari: 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM

You can reach here by Bhopal airport, 10 km away, and Bhopal Station, 8 km away.

8. Sanjay National Park

Sanjay National Park is part of the Sanjay Dubri Tiger Reserve. Also, this national park is the actual landmark attraction of Madhya Pradesh. In addition, it has many endangered species of leopards, including Chinkara, and Sambar too. Harras, Gurjan, Palas, Mahua, Dhawada, Ber, Semal, Tendu, Semal, Salai, etc.

You will encounter many animals like Egyptian Vulture, Lesser Adjutant, Porcupine, Civet, Wild Boar, Deer, Tigers, and many more. On Wednesday afternoon facility jeep safari remains closed. And it remains closed during the Holi festival. The most suitable time to visit here is from September to March. Read Also 10 Most Famous Forts in Madhya Pradesh.

Location- Sanjay National Park, Sidhi District, Madhya Pradesh

Summer Timings:

Morning Safari: 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Evening Safari: 2:30 PM to 7:00 PM

Winter Timings:

Morning Safari: 7:00 ATRFM to 11:00 AM
Evening Safari: 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM

You can reach here by Rewa, 165 km away, and by Rewa station, 170 km away.

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9. Fossil National Park

It is the largest fossil national park in Asia. If you are fond of experiencing archaeology, you must visit this place. Furthermore, you can find some of the fossil plants here like ancient forms of banana, jackfruit, neem, date palm, neem, amla, Jamun, and rudraksha. Many people visit here for educational purposes.

Above all, discover various bird species like serpent eagle, brown fish owl, Indian roller, woolly neck stork, etc. The best time to see here is October to March.

Location: Fossil National Park, Dindori District, Madhya Pradesh

Time Schedule: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, throughout the year.

You can reach here by Jabalpur airport, 110 km away, and by Umaria Station, 70 km away.

Conclusion:

The heritage heartland of India is Madhya Pradesh. Interestingly, mother nature has blessed Madhya Pradesh, the central province of India with a tremendous and rich bio-diversity. From tigers to wild boars to deers, Madhya Pradesh can be announced as a wild animal world.

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