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Jeep Safaris : Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve is
famed for its Jungle Safaris on Jeep and Elephant. We offer Jungle Safaris in
4 x 4 Open Suzuki Jeeps with front facing elevated seats. Morning safari is from
6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and the evening safari is from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., The park permits
entry only after sunrise and exit before sunset, so the timing tends to change
with the season. Every vehicle is accompanied by a trained naturalist
who helps the guest interpret the jungle with ease. Elephant safari is organized
by the forest department and is subject to availability depending on Tiger sightings.
Walking and Cycling : To minimize the ever increasing vehicular pressure
on the park the lodge offers cycling and walking in the wilderness. Walking and
cycling is encouraged in the periphery of the park with a trained guide.
Day walks can be organized to the Bandhavgarh Fort which is inside the national
park and forms the heart of it. It offers great birding opportunity and fantastic
views from the top. The fort is also prime habitat for the tiger and other wildlife.
Fort : Bandhavgarh is derived from the word ‘bandhav’ meaning brother
and ‘garh’ meaning fort. According to Legend, Lord Rama was passing through these
forest after defeating Ravana. He decided to build a fort here and gift it to
his devoted brother Lakshman. Several historical monuments and twelve large water
tanks are scattered around this 580 acres Fort. Village visits
and workshops with bamboo weavers are organized to get to explore and learn about
the village life in forest areas. Bandhavgarh also offers great opportunity for
picnics at water bodies and in the reserve forests.
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