Located in the Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh with an area of 105 km², Bandhavgarh was declared a National Park in1968 and is one of the largest national parks in India. This park has a large biodiversity with good density of the tiger population in India. Bandhavgarh has a thick forest area too that makes this place a favourite amongst the flora lovers. The park has a large breeding population of panthers, bisons and various species of deer. Tigers of Bandhavgarh are the biggest attractions of this national park. The park is popular for it very high density of tigers and big cats that are found in different moods in the various parts of the jungle.

In addition to its big cat population, Bandhavgarh also inhabits 37 species of mammals, more than 250 species of birds, about 70 species of butterflies, a number of reptiles. The state of peace, calm and richness makes this park a habitat for large number of species. The natural greenery of grasslands invites pairs of Sarus Cranes to breed in the rainy season. The animals of Bandhavgarh move freely within the park and can be seen in their natural moods.

The vegetation along streams and morasses make this park a favourite place for birds. The common birds which you can find here are little grabe, egret lesser teal, white eyed bustard, black Kite, serpent eagles, black vulture, Egyptian vulture, common peafowl, red jungle fowl, dove, parakeet, king-fisher, Indian roller and the Indian National bird Indian peacock. The place will not disappoint you if you have interest in reptiles. You can watch cobra, krait, viper, rat snake, python, turtle and number of Lizard varieties including varanus.