Satpura National
Park

The wilderness of the Satpura National Park is remarkably alluring. In the mid-1800s Captain James Forsyth, an officer in the Bengal Lancers, shared a complete anthology of this area in his book titled ‘The Highlands of Central India’ as he navigated this magnificently biodiverse landscape via horseback. Sprawling over montane mixed deciduous forests, with countless intertwining streams, Satpura National Park is by far the largest Tiger reserve of Madhya Pradesh, covering a staggering area of 2100 sq km.

It is this geological amalgamation that makes it one of the best regions in Central India to exhibit a plethora of avian diversity with the likes of Malabar Pied Hornbills, Eurasian Wryneck, Sirkeer Malkoha, Scarlet Minivet, Indian Eagle Owl, Black Crowned Night Herons, Bar Headed Geese, Painted Snipe, Crested Hawk Eagle and more. Wildlife such as the Leopard, Sloth Bear, Wild Dog, Indian Giant Squirrel and the Bengal Tiger are the major attraction for visitors of Satpura National Park.

Along with regular jeep safaris, one can also engage in boat safaris and canoe safaris. It is also one of the few parks in India that allows walking safaris within the Core zone of Satpura National Park. Camping along the Denwa river in the buffer area is also encouraged (an experience which lasts for 2 nights, 3 days) The boat safaris here can be done until March as the water levels of the river starts to recede post that period. Should you wish to stay inside Satpura National Park, you can spend a night in Churna Camp and get a feel of experiencing the heart of a forest. With such opportunities at one’s disposal, Satpura National Park offers a myriad of activities which is the biggest attraction of this place when compared to other parks.