1. Best National Park for Tiger sightings in India
Bandhavgarh stands amongst the three national parks in India to sight tigers in the wild historically. Tiger safari in Bandhavgarh has yielded a very memorable and exciting safari for tourists over the last 25 years for those who have visited Bandhavgarh and continue to do it even today. Some of the legendary tigers of Bandhavgarh are Sita, B2, Bamera, Charger, and many more who have transformed the average tourists into wildlife and tiger lovers. Although, other national parks are uniquely beautiful and diverse but, there is something about the Bandhavgarh National Park that lures everyone who visits the Bandhavgarh national park and falls in love with it. It is the benignity and audacity of the tigers of Bandhavgarh national park which captivates the tourists to love Bandhavgarh. It is often said that you have to be lucky to sight a tiger on a tiger safari, but here in Bandhavgarh safari, if you didn’t sight the tiger it is said that there are chances that you might be sleeping while on a safari trail!
2. History and Landscapes
The History and Landscapes of the Bandhavgarh tiger reserve make it distinctive and unique. The Existence of Bandhavgarh Fort which is amongst one of the oldest forts of India makes the topography breathtaking. The Existence of this fort in history is one facet but, this fort also houses tigers, falcons, Malabar pied hornbills, and vultures. Although the access to the fort is not possible but one does get a glimpse of this from Chakradhara and Sehra meadows. Also, a 32 feet leaned-back statue of Lord Vishnu can be sighted by tourists along with the presence of over 32 hills in Bandhavgarh which are also popular here for sightings. Some of the hills have caves here which were inhabited by the saints for meditations but are now used by the Tigresses to cautiously keep their cubs and also by Sloth Bears. Also, some caves shelter the Horse Shoe Bats. The View from the highest hill i.e. the Rampur Pahari is stupendous.
3. Best National Park for Tiger Photography in India
Since this is the best national park to sight the tigers, it can automatically be said that it is the best national park for Tiger photography as well. At least a 3 to 4-night stay is recommended for generating good photographs. Not missing a single safari is also a must for photographers. Generally, in a 3-night stay, tourists can do 6 safaris and in a 4-night stay, they can do 8 safaris. The Thickets and verdure are not so dense therefore, it is easy to sight the Tigers and their movement into the bushes and there are good possibilities for photographing the abode of the wilderness as the underwood is not so dense. Also, there are several flowing water streams and water holes where tigers and their cubs can sighted, either drinking water or playing which is an unforgettable memory to capture.
