Bandhavgarh Magadhi Safari Entry Gate
One of the most popular national parks in India is Bandhavgarh National Park. It is an iconic wildlife gem in central India, located in the Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh. The park's notable Bengal tiger population makes it a must-visit destination for wildlife enthusiasts and thrill-seekers. The jeep safaris are the prime attraction of Bandhavgarh National Park, and the frequent tiger sightings during the safari rides are the best part of the Bandhavgarh wildlife tourism. Both core and buffer safari zones offer visitors lots of excitement in spotting tigers and other wildlife species as well. Being a popular wildlife reserve in India, Bandhavgarh National Park receives tourist footfall almost throughout the year. Even the buffer zones of the national park continue to operate jeep safaris during the monsoon season, however, in a limited number. Hence, advance Bandhavgarh online safari booking is strongly advised for tourists.
Core Zones:
• Tala
• Magadhi
• Khitauli
Buffer Zones
• Dhamokar
• Johila
• Panpatha
The Magadhi Gate is in the central part of Bandhavgarh National Park and opens to the Magadhi core zone. Jeep safaris for both the morning and evening zones are allowed through this gate. The Magadhi core zone is also an important tiger corridor, as the zone is ventrally located in the dense forest of Bandhavgarh National Park. There are some good staying options near the Magadhi entry gate as well as inside the Magadhi safari zone. Valid ID proof and safari permits of the tourists are checked at the Magadhi entry gate before the jeep safari begins.
Safari Timings:
• 1st Oct - 31st Dec: 6:00 am - 11:30 am | 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
• 1st Jan - 31st March: 06:30 am - 11:30 am | 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
• 1st April - 30th June: 5:30 am - 11:30 am | 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Distance from Major Cities
• Jabalpur - 195 km via NH 30 and NH 43
• Khajuraho - 245 km via NH43
• Umaria – 25.7 km via Umaria Bandhavgarh Road
• Katni – 89.2 km via NH 43 and Umaria Bandhavgarh Road
Distance Between Bandhavgarh Safari Gates
• Gajwahi → Cechpur - 34.1 km
• Cechpur → Tala - 45.4 km
• Tala → Khitauli - 7.7 km
• Khitauli → Magadhi - 550 m
• Magadhi → Parasi - 10.4 km
• Parasi → Pachpedi - 15. 2 km
