Travel
Bandhavgarh National Park by Smriti Tripathi
[Feb 02, 2008]
The Park
Situated in the heart of in the Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh state of India, Bandhavgarh is a place of joy for the wildlife & Nature lovers. With core area of 105 sq. Kms & buffer area of 448 Sq. Kms Bandhavgarh is spread across the Vindhya hills. Before being developed as a National park, the forest around Bandhavgarh had long been maintained as a hunting ground. Bandhavgarh is full of Biodiversity. Topography seen here comprises steep ridges, deciduous forest & open meadows. Swampy meadows are also found in some places & are locally known as "bohera". The varied topography includes following features.
Flora
Mixed population of forests which consists Sal, Saja, Salai, Dhobin & dense bamboo provides Bandhavgarh a rich biodiversity. Forest type of Bandhavgarh is moist deciduous forest.
Fauna
Rich Fauna includes: 37 species of mammals, More than 255 species of birds, More than 90 species of Reptiles & butterflies, Varied number of migratory birds such as Sarus crane, White Tigers, Over 4,500 sambars & 7,000 spotted deer.