Umaria district
The land of tigers in Madhya Pradesh, where Bandhavgarh National Park combines jungle safaris with ancient forts and caves.
Umaria district is located in eastern Madhya Pradesh, where the Vindhya hills meet sal forests. Famous for Bandhavgarh National Park, it is a popular destination in India for spotting Bengal tigers. The park is divided into core zones like Tala, Magdhi, and Khitauli, along with the Panpatha buffer zone, with Tala village being the main accommodation hub. Bandhavgarh Fort atop the hill, the reclining statue of Shesh Shaiya Vishnu, and ancient caves add historical depth. The core zones of the park are closed during the monsoon season and open from October to June. It can be reached via Jabalpur Airport or Umaria railway station.
Destinations
Itineraries
- Jabalpur Marble Rocks & Dual Tiger Reserves – A round trip from Jabalpur to visit the Marble Rocks, followed by safaris in Bandhavgarh and Kanha
- Pench, Kanha & Bandhavgarh Tiger Circuit – In via Nagpur and out via Jabalpur, connecting Central India's three major tiger reserves.
- Grand Madhya Pradesh Heritage & Tiger Loop – Traverse Madhya Pradesh from Gwalior to Indore, connecting heritage, tigers, mountains, and sacred cities in one go.