Place To Visit Nearby Bandhavgarh

Kanha National Park is one of the most famous parks in Madhya Pradesh and is spread over an area of 940 sq. km. It was the site of the famous National Geographic documentary, “Land of the Tiger”. It is also reputed for saving Barasingha from extinction. Apart from tiger, it’s famous for being home to spots which are of mythological & historical significance.

There are many reasons to visit Panna National Park, one of which is the Royal Bengal Tiger. Its landscape, which harbours a rich variety of flora and fauna, is dotted with numerous waterfalls as well as places of cultural and mythological importance. It is also famous for being home to the gharial which can be spotted at the Ken Gharial Sanctuary.

Tread carefully, for this is Sher Khan’s territory. Pench National Park is where Rudyard Kipling based his famous adventure in The Jungle Book. Part of Project Tiger since 1992, it is home to more than 285 migratory and resident birds. The park is home to four species of endangered vultures, while leopards are present in large numbers. The park also houses four species of endangered vultures, from white-rumped to king vulture.

Jabalpur is one of those cities that are blessed generously by nature, and are dotted with enough historical sites to arouse anybody’s curiosity. This is where River Narmada makes a daring leap to form the Dhuandhar Waterfalls and huge rocks balance themselves precariously. There is the beautiful Dumna Nature Park, one of the biggest in India, and stylish marble rocks straddling the River Narmada in Bhedaghat, Jabalpur.

The Khajuraho Group of Temples are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of the most visited tourist places in Madhya Pradesh. These splendid masterpieces that so elegantly display sensuality were built by the rulers of the Chandela dynasty between 950 AD and 1050 AD. The depiction of women in the sculptures is also celebrated by historians and laymen. There are a group of Hindu and Jain temples which can be explored.

One of the world-famous religious places to visit near Bandhavgarh National Park, Ujjain is home to Mahakaleshwar (Shiva) Temple, one of the 12 jyotirlingas of India. Apart from this popular temple, Ujjain also attracts tourists for Kumbh Mela, which is held here every 12 years. Situated on the Shipra River's eastern bank, this ancient city witnessed several clans and their history. Now, it is being developed as a smart city under the Smart Cities Mission by the central government. Recently opened 920-metre-long mega corridor or Ujjain Mahakal Lok is one of the biggest attractions of this city.

Located in the Mandhata City, around 704 kilometres from Bandhavgarh National Park, Omkareshwar is another famous religious place. Popular for one of the 12 jyotirlingas of India, Omkareshwar Shiva Temple, it attracts throngs of pilgrims all around the year. The temple is located on an island called Shivpuri or Mandhata on the banks of the Narmada River and Kaveri River. The island is believed to be like the ‘ॐ’ (Om) symbol and it can be easily reached via boat and bridges.

Capital city of Madhya Pradesh, around 500 kilometres from Bandhavgarh National Park, Bhopal is a must-visit tourist destination for its natural beauty, ancient caves and temples. Once a princely state, Bhopal is also known as the 'City of Lakes' as it is surrounded by several natural and artificial lakes such as Upper Lake and Lower Lake. Apart from the lakes, travellers also love to explore its heritage structures like Taj Mahal Palace and Taj-ul-Masajid.

Once a winter capital of Madhya Pradesh, Gwalior is one of the most popular places to visit from Bandhavgarh National Park. Famous for being a historic city, which had been ruled by a number of Indian kingdoms, Gwalior is home to the famous Gwalior Fort, Sun Temple, Gujari Mahal and many more structures like these. Presently being developed under a Smart City under the central government of India, Gwalior also attracts tourists for its zoo, which is home to a collection of wildlife including white tigers, sambar, serpents, golden pheasants, bison, hyena and more.

A major historical place to visit near Bandhavgarh, Orchha, also known as Urchha, is popular for its ancient temples, monuments, palaces and forts. Founded in the 16th century on the bank of the Betwa River by Rudra Pratap Singh, a Rajput Chief, Orchha represents the culture of the Bundela dynasty. Some of the famous tourist places in Orchha that you must visit are Laxmi Narayan Temple, Raj Mahal Palace, Chaturbhuj Temple, Jahangir Mahal, Orchha Bird Sanctuary and Shri Ram Raja Temple.

Amarkantak is known to be the oldest Hindu pilgrimage destination. However, tourism in Amarkantak is not only limited to these religious temples, there is a lot to explore apart from them. Amarkantak has several natural beauty spots, including waterfalls and forests. Surrounded by lush flora with ayurvedic healing properties, Amarkantak has become one of the most famous tourist spots in India.

Home to one of the oldest Buddhist monuments, Sanchi is located in the Raisen District, around 400 kilometres from Bandhavgarh National Park. The Buddhist complex, also popular as Sanchi Stupa, was originally commissioned in the 3rd century BCE by Ashoka the Great Mauryan emperor. The well-maintained Buddhist complex consists of a large number of stupas including Pillars of Ashoka and some ancient temples, which attract travellers from all around the world to witness the evolution of ancient Indian architecture.