Pachpedhi Safari Entry Gate

Bandhavgarh Pachpedhi Safari Entry Gate

Bandhavgarh National Park is a celebrated wildlife destination of India. With a high tiger density, Bandhavgarh is tourists’ most preferred wildlife gem in Madhya Pradesh’s Umaria district. The national park has gained immense popularity due to the higher chances of tiger sighting. There are 6 safari zones in Bandhavgarh, 3 in the core and 3 in the buffer areas of the forest. The safari zones are accessed by entering through the nearest entry gates. Bandhavgarh National Park offers jeep safaris, which take tourists deep inside the forest. The national park has a plethora of fauna species and also picturesque landscapes. In addition to the flora and fauna, the safari goers can also visit the Bandhavgarh Fort and Shesh Shaiya in Bandhavgarh National Park. Online pre-booking is crucial while planning for a Bandhavgarh wildlife tour. Also, multiple safaris provide better opportunities for tiger and other wildlife sighting. Tourists can secure their Bandhavgarh safari tickets in advance through the online booking portal.

Core Zones:

• Tala

• Magadhi

• Khitauli 

Buffer Zones

• Dhamokar

• Johila

• Panpatha 

Pachpedi Safari Entry Gate is a lesser-known safari entry gate. Those who book for the Panpatha Safari Zone have to enter from the Pachpedhi Safari Entry Gate. The zone can also be accessed from the Tala Safari Entry Gate. The Pachpedi Entry Gate is located in the western side of Bandhavgarh National Park. There are not many accommodation options near the Pachpedhi Gate, but one can find endless hotels and resorts near the Tala Gate. The Panpatha Zone offers fair sightings of wild animals and also treats tourists with scenic beauty. Tourists coming from Jabalpur and Khajuraho will find the Pachpedhi Entry Gate closer than the Tala Safari Gate. Safari permits and valid identity documents are strictly checked by the forest staff at the Pachpedhi Gate.

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 - 169 km via NH 30 and NH 43

• Khajuraho - 228 km via NH 43

• Umaria - 30.5 km via Umaria-Bandhavgarh Rd and Vijayraghavgarh - Badwara Rd/Vijayraghavgarh - Barhi - Bandhavgarh Rd/Vijayraghavgarh - Kanti - Badwara Rd

• Katni - 63.1 km via NH 43

Distance Between Bandhavgarh Safari Gates 

• Gajwahi → Chechpur - 34.1 km 

• Chechpur → Tala - 45.4 km 

• Tala → Khitauli - 7.7 km 

• Khitauli → Magadhi - 550 m 

• Magadhi → Parasi - 10.4 km 

• Parasi → Pachpedi - 15. 2 km