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Bundela Tiger Retreat Bandhavgarh
Mapple Bundela Tiger Retreat Bandhavgarh
Look into the smoldering
eyes of a tiger. Mapple Retreat is the heart of Bandhavgarh and gives you
the feeling of camping in the jungle itself in luxury.
Accomodation
" The resort offers 21 rooms which includes ten independent cottages with a private machan, one tentn and ten deluxe rooms with all modern amenities".
All rooms have the following facilities :
- 24 hrs Hot Water
- Cable TV
- Tea / Coffee maker
- Swimming Pool
- Water Body
- Safe
- Mini bar
Restaurant
The resort offers international cuisines and specializes in Continental
dishes. Besides the delicious packed meals for the safari, the sit down
meals are a gourmet's delight.
Location
Bandhavgarh National park is located in Umaria District on the extreme
north eastern border of Madhya Pradesh.
Flora And Fauna
The Bandhavgarh National Park is a jungle consisting mainly of bamboo and
Sal trees. Only on higher sides the vegetation changes to Sali, Sage, Saja,
Dhobin etc.
There are more than 22 species of mammals. Carnivores include Tiger,
Leopard, the Asiatic jackal, Bengal Fox, Sloth Bear, Ratel, Gray Mongoose,
Striped Hyena, Jungle Cat, Common Langurs and Rhesus Macaque represent the
primate group. Around 250 species of birds like Little Grebe, Egret, Lesser
Adjutant Saru Crane, Black Ibis, Lesser Whistling Teal, White- eyed Buzzard,
Black Kite, Crested Serpent Eagle, Black Vulture etc.
Sight Seeing
- Bandhavgarh Fort
- Baghel Museum
- Village Tala
- Mahaman Pond
- Climber's Point
- Bari Gufa etc.
Activities Planned
Bird watching, Jungle Safari, Nature walk, visit to Fort, Wildlife
excursion in the National Park by Jeep and elephants
Special Activities Planned At The Mapple Retreat
Barbeque on the river front, Bonfire, Folk dances, Swimming, Wild life
audio visual presentation.
Best Time To Visit
The ideal season for Tiger sighting is from October to June. The park is
closed from July 1st to September 30th.
Weather
The temperature ranges from a maximum of 42 degrees in May and June to
around 4 degrees in Winter. The mean annual rainfall is 1,1173 mm.
What To Wear
Light clothes preferably in beige or jungle greens in summers with the
definite inclusion of cap and dark glasses. During winters, especially
between the Month of November and February, carry warm clothing for chilly
mornings and misty evenings.
How To Reach
By Air : The routes to Bandhavgrah are either by air to Khajuraho (
210 kms) or Jabalpur ( 170) kms from the national park.
By Rail : The nearest railheads are Jabalpur ( 170 kms), Katni (
102kms), And Satna ( 112kms) on the Central railway and Umaria ( 30 kms) on
the South Eastern Railway.
Pick up and drop facility available from the Airport and railway Station.
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Gallery
Bandhavgarh