6 Must Visit National Parks In Madhya Pradesh

Immerse yourself in the captivating sight of wild cats lounging in treetops or stealthily stalking their prey. With an impressive count of 25 wildlife sanctuaries, 6 tiger reserves, and 9 national parks, Madhya Pradesh, known as the Heart of India, stands as a crown jewel among India's wildlife hubs. Renowned for its unparalleled ecological diversity, this state offers a splendid opportunity to explore the wondrous facets of nature.

Beyond its rich wildlife, Madhya Pradesh boasts an array of exquisite flora and fauna. Nestled in the Mandla district is a fossil park housing fossils dating back 40-150 million years. If this piques your curiosity, we have all the information you need to embark on this fascinating journey!"

This revised version maintains the essence of the original while refining the language and flow to create a more engaging description of Madhya Pradesh's wildlife richness and its fossil park, enticing readers to explore these natural wonders.

# Bandhavgarh National Park

Boasting the highest number of tigers in India, Bandhavgarh National Park is one of the most amazing tiger reserves where travelers can catch a sight of wild cats in their natural habitat.

Once a hunting ground for Maharajas, Bandhavgarh is famous for the white tigers which were first spotted in this national park of Madhya Pradesh. Also, the park is a hotspot for wildlife enthusiasts owing to its enormous variety of species that reside within the bounds of the park, including animals like Asiatic jackal, Grey Mongoose, Barking Deers, Striped Hyenas, and many more.

# Kanha National Park

Home to a large number of predators, Kanha National Park is one of the richest and well-managed national parks in Madhya Pradesh. The striking beauty of the landscape is perhaps what makes this park so incredible. The beautiful landscape of Kanha National Park is believed to have inspired the famous author, Rudyard Kipling after which he penned the bestseller, ‘The Jungle Book’. The park is home to Royal Bengal tigers along with plenty of interesting creatures that reside here including Tigers, Panthers, Pythons, Indian Cobras, Giant Danio, etc.

# Panna National Park & Tiger Reserve

Spread over a sprawling area of 542.7sq km, Panna National Park is the most stunning tiger reserve in mp that is famous for unique experiences such as boat safaris and elephant safaris. One of the striking features of the park is the shimmering river that flows through the entire park drawing a vivid picture of nature’s bewilderment. In this fascinating park, you get a chance to witness majestic creatures like tigers, leopards, hyenas, gharials, four-horned antelope, porcupines, etc in their natural habitat. Panna National Park also has other attractions like Raneh Falls, Ken Gharial Sanctuary, and Ajaygarh Fort which adds more charm to the wildlife excursion.

# Pench National Park

Named after the Pench River that flows right in the middle of the park, Pench National Park has one of the most gorgeous landscapes. The rich flora and fauna and the beauty of its landscape are also registered in the 16th-century historical memoir, ‘Ain-i-Akbari’ which was written by Abul Fazal who was a famous historian in Akbar’s court. With more than 250 species of birds nesting in the park, Pench indeed is a paradise for bird watchers. Besides, it is home to many tigers, leopards, Cheetals, wild dogs, wolves, etc which makes it one of the most interesting national parks in Madhya Pradesh. One can also consider a few other attractions such as Sitaghat, Bodhanala range, etc near Pench while visiting this fascinating national park.

# Satpura National Park & Biosphere

Spread over an area of 524sq km, Satpura National Park in Madhya Pradesh is one of the fascinating places to visit. Lying in the lap of stunning Satpura ranges, the park has many archaeological marvels along with rich flora and fauna. Home to some exotic species of birds and marsh crocodiles, Satpura National Park is among the famous national parks of Madhya Pradesh that has a large number of tigers, leopards, blackbucks, sloth bears, langurs, etc. The rugged terrains and deep gorges of this national park cannot be overlooked as it allures nature lovers as well as archeologists from all over the world.

# Van Vihar National Park

Lying in the capital city of Madhya Pradesh, Van Vihar National Park is one of the famous tourist attractions of Bhopal. The striking feature of the park is that it is maintained as a zoological park and is easily accessible by the tourists as it is spread over a small area of 4.43sq km. Along with various endangered species like white tigers, lions, sambar deers, sloth bears, Cheetal, blackbucks, etc, one can catch a sight of 200 species of birds and around 60 species of butterflies. The park also houses a lake where a number of migratory birds can be seen during winters.