Magadhi Zone
मगधी ज़ोन
The largest core zone, with bamboo groves, waterholes and open grassland. Tigers and wild Indian gaur are both common here.
The Magadhi Zone lies west of Tala. In recent years, its tiger sightings have rivalled those of Tala. It is also a good place to see Indian gaur (bison), sloth bears and leopards, and tigers often come to drink at the waterholes. The routes are more open than in Tala, and there are fewer vehicles. The safari method and rules are the same as in Tala: book online in advance, with six people per vehicle and a mandatory guide. The entrance is about 5 km west of Tala, and hotels in Tala village can arrange visits.
Opening hours
Mid-Oct to June, morning and noon sessions (no Wed afternoon session)
Nearby sights
- Khitauli Zone
- Tala Zone
- Baghel Museum
- Tala Village
- Bandhavgarh Caves
- Shesh Shaiya
- Bandhavgarh Fort
- Panpatha Buffer Zone