Plan your visit to Bandhavgarh National Park in Umaria, Madhya Pradesh. Use this page to check entry fees, wildlife highlights, and the best season — then open the app to book safaris and stays.
At a glance
- Location: Umaria, Madhya Pradesh, India
- Landscape: Deciduous forest
- Best season: October – March (pleasant weather across most zones)
- Gate hours: 06:00 – 18:00 (local)
- Entry fee (Indian): ₹440
- Entry fee (foreign): ₹880
- Monsoon closure: 2026-07-01 to 2026-10-01 (verify locally)
- Official site: https://www.mpforest.gov.in/ho_outer/NP_Bandhav.aspx
Key wildlife
- Tiger
- Leopard
- Gaur
Things to do
- Jeep safari
- Bandhavgarh fort visit
Safari zones & gates
- Tala (Tala gate)
- Magadhi (Magadhi gate)
- Khitauli (Khitauli gate)
Getting around
Private vehicles are not permitted inside core zones. Entry is by registered gypsy / forest safari vehicles only.
Parking available near main entry gates; follow forest staff directions to designated lots.
Featured stays nearby
- Syna Tiger Resort — 4.5★, ~2.8 km from Tala gate · premium
- Kings Lodge — 4.4★, ~4.2 km from Magadhi gate · luxury