Satpura National Park has more than 52 species of Mammals, 31 Reptiles, 300 species of birds. This park also a have like Flying Squirrel, Indian Giant Squirrel and Leaf nosed bats. It is a wonderful unique park of Madhya Pradesh where you have pollution free activities like cycling, canoeing and trekking are allowed.
This reserve covered with 1339.26 Sq kilometers core jungle. Buffer zone 794.04 Sq. kilometers. It totally covered 2133.3 square kilometers
Satpura Tiger Reserve, Hosangabad, Madhya Pradesh
Office : 07574-254394, Fax: 07574-252133. E-mail: ddsatnp.hbd@mp.gov.in/dirsatpuranp@mp.gov.in
Flora & Fauna
Satpura National Park is the forest of the satpura ranges. This connects rich in biodiversiry and saving many endangered species. This is located in the south side of Narmada river. This national park is also called as Satpura tiger reserve. This was declared as the first biosphere in the year 1999 in Madhya Pradesh.
This big area of land is important to protect tiger. Here this reseve hosts almost 14 endangered species like giant squirrel, black bellied tem etc. Here more than 300 types of birds can be found here. Malaba Pied Hornbill, Paradise flycatcher Bar headed gees, spot bills, etc.
Best Time to visit
The best time to visit the Park is from 15 October to 30 June.
Tourism Zone and Carrying Tourists Capacity
Madhai Zone
Here 30 vehicles are permitted per day to enter core zone. This tour includes boat ride, trekking and elephant ride. Ideal time to visit this zone is early morning and late evening.
Churna Zone
Here tourists are allowed to take their own pollution free vehicles through the forest area.
Jamanidev and Parsapani
This is near Madhai can be visited by safaris only. There are 14 vehicles available. They allow morning and afternoon to enter these zones.
Pachmari
This zone has hill stations, beautiful viewponts and hill station. This can be reached by private own vehicles.
Satpura Nationa Park Accommodation
Pachmarhi – 3 double bedrooms, Chuma – 2 double bedrooms, Madhai – 1 double bedrooms organised by Satpura National Park management. To book accommodation in advance call them on +917574254394 from 10:30 am to 5:30 pm.
Private Accomodations
Private accommodation options also present near the entrance of the park. Tourists can contact them to avail the accommodation
How to reach
Nearest Airports: Bhopal, Jabalpur, Nagpur
Nearest Railway Stations: Pipariya, Itarsi.
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