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Foreign Exchange:
Local Currency: Indian Rupee
Recommended Currency for Exchange : US$ or GBP rest all other major currency easily exchanged at big cities.
Where to Exchange: Most major towns - your
Indian Tribes & Adventures representative will advise you on arrival.
ATM Availability: ATM’s are available only in the larger towns and cities.
Credit Card Acceptance: Very rarely, only in the larger outlets.
Travelers Cheque: Well known TCs are generally accepted in most banks
Additional Information: Be careful of accepting worn or ripped notes, as they may
be difficult to change.
Camera and Video Fees: Still camera & video is inclusive in jungle entry fee.
- EQUIPMENT & CLOTHING
Casual clothing is the order of the day. Hard wearing, easy to wash travel clothes are ideal. You may wish to pack one set of slightly smarter clothes to wear at the hotels.
Laundry service will be available at all the places we stay. Early morning can be cold (November to March) until the sun is up especially on game drives, in open top Jeeps and in the jungle. A light windproof or fleece jacket, warm hat, gloves and scarf are recommended. During the day you will need a wide brimmed sun hat and sunglasses. Lightweight, comfortable walking shoes are advised for throughout the holiday and for sightseeing.
Special note : no bright colours in the field please, including brightly coloured clothes, hats,
Gloves, etc. Although the birds and other wildlife are relatively approachable, muted colours are essential to improve our chances.
You should bring a pair of binoculars in good repair. If you are a keen birder you may want to
bring a spotting scope. You should bring all the camera equipment, spare batteries and film that you will need. For digital camera users bring sufficient memory cards and storage.
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Park Opening: 1 st Oct till 30 th Jun every year.
Closes for Monsoon.
Temperature: 2+ C minimum & maximum 45+ C
Winter : Mid November Till end of February.
Summer : End March until end Jun.
Monsoon : Mid Jun till September.
Rain fall : 1173 mm.
Bandhavgarh National Park , located in Madhya Pradesh in central India , is widely regarded as the best in the country for seeing Tigers. The density of the Tiger population at Bandhavgarh is the highest known in India . The park covering 45
3 square kilometers is dominated by an ancient hill fort and surrounded by rocky crags, which are home to Long-billed Vultures. The park is divided into five ranges covered by Bamboo, grasslands and Sal forests, at higher elevations Sal forests give way to mixed forest. You explore the park in open topped jeep and by elephant. The extensive stands of Bamboo and grasslands are ideal habitats for Chital and Sambar Deer, the Tiger's favorite prey. Here you have the greatest chance of seeing this elusive animal.
In addition to the Tigers, there are a wide variety of other animals and birds to be seen . From our jeeps you will see the fascinating Langur monkeys feeding alongside Chital Deer and possibly the more elusive Rhesus Macaque monkey around the edges of the forest. Crisscrossing the forest tracks families of wild Boar will be a common sight. If you are lucky you may see packs of Wild Dogs, which cross from meadow to meadow via the jeep tracks. As dusk approaches the large Sloth Bear, the mysterious Leopard and the shrewd Wolf, all present within the park, may be seen moving through the forest. There is the opportunity to spot many colourful birds, as there are more than 270 bird species recorded in the park.
Activity at
Bagh Sarai Resort :Bandhavgarh
Our days at Bagh Sarai- begin in the early morning; we enter the park before sunrise using the Gori Gate to avoid the long queues at the main Tala Gate. Initially we will be looking for signs of Tiger movement, pugmarks and listening for the alarm calls of Langur monkeys.
Early morning visit to the Park in search of the Royal Bengal Tiger and other game. Bandhavgarh is renowned, and justly so, for the relatively easy sighting of tiger, especially by daylight.
In the afternoon take a jeep ride in the park to view some of the game found here: Cheetal (Spotted de
er), Sambar, barking deer, Chowsingha (four-horned antelope), wild boar, Nilgai (blue bull), wild boar, grey langur, Rhesus macaque, Dhole
(Asian wild dog) and a variety of birds.
In the evening there is a slide show or lecture on the park and its flora and fauna, with resident naturalists always on hand to answer any queries you may have.
Returning to Bagh Sarai lodge there is time for a shower before dinner. When the sunsets wandering Chital Deer, Wild Boar and Jackals, are attracted into the peaceful grounds and the well-established fruit trees attract many resident birds. While nearby the Indian Wolf and Wild Dog have been spotted. As we sip a pre-dinner drink, the evening chorus of the Mottled Wood Owl in the branches of the Sal trees and packs of communicating Jackals begins.
Attraction: Inside & nearby.
Visit some the ancient monuments found here, including a huge 35- foot status of Vishnu, reclining on a bed of serpents. There are also several ancient cave dwellings in the area - the inscriptions on their walls have yet to be identified. Return to the Camp for lunch.
Jeep drives in the Park. With a road network of over 200 km, it is possible to cover every habitat type in the park. Return to the Camp for dinner around the fireplace.
You may choose some jungle trekking around Lodge private area or surrounding visit tribal villages.
Learn Indian Cookery, Poetry & watch skill’s of the tribal.
(Needs to consult - resident manager).
For more please visit: www.baghsarai.com www.baghsarai.org
JOURNEY TO BANDHAVGARH NATIONAL PARK IN INDIA.
