Bandhavgarh Tala Safari Entry Gate
Bandhavgarh National Park is a highly celebrated wildlife reserve in India. It is a must-visit destination for a tiger safari. Located in the Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh, Bandhavgarh is popular for its high tiger density. Wildlife and adventure enthusiasts from far and wide visit Bandhavgarh to explore across the popular safari zones and get a glimpse of the majestic Bengal tiger. Just like any other wildlife sanctuary, Bandhavgarh National Park also has core and buffer safari zones. Jeep safaris are operated daily in all safari zones, with morning and evening shifts. The Bandhavgarh jeep safaris can be booked online for advance reservation of seats. Being one of the most popular wildlife reserves of India, the limited safari rides get booked quite early. Therefore, it is strongly recommended to pre-book Bandhavgarh at least 90 days in advance.
Core Zones:
• Tala
• Magadhi
• Khitauli
Buffer Zones
• Dhamokar
• Johila
• Panpatha
The Tala Gate is the most important entrance of Bandhavgarh National Park. This gate is at the north-eastern part of Bandhavgarh National Park and opens to the most iconic Tala core zone. The Tala Zone is primarily popular for frequent tiger sightings. Additionally, the remains of the ancient Bandhavgarh Fort and the unique statues of Shesh Shaiya. The Bandhavgarh Fort is approximately 7.2 km from the Tala Safari Entry Gate.
Distance from Major Cities
• Jabalpur - 172 km via NH 45 and MH SH 11
• Khajuraho - 232 km via NH 39
• Umaria - 32.2 km via Umaria Bandhavgarh Road
• Katni - 95.7 km via NH 43 and Umaria Bandhavgarh Road
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 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
