Geographical Location of Bandhavgarh National Park

In the central part of the county towards the northern east border of Madhya Pradesh, Bandhavgarh National Park is located. The park is abided by the Umaria-Shahdol district that is bounded by Satpura mountain range. The park latitude location of park is 23°30’ to 23°46’ N while longitude location of the park is 80° 11’ to 36°E. The elevation of the park is at a height of 410 m and 810 m. The mountain range of Bandhavgarh Tala comprises of sandstone and soil that is loamy. The park comprises of total of 20 numbers of shiny streams and few of these streams are named as Johilla, charanganga, Banbei, Andhiyari Jhiria, janadh, damnar and ambanala. These entirestreams join to form a river son that further forms to merge into River Ganges of the southern tributary.

In the premises of Bandhavgarh Park are also many caves and lakes majorly situated near the fort area.

The location of Bandhavgarh National Park is towards the northern east boundary of state of Madhya Pradesh while towards the northern boundaries is situated the Satpura mountain range. Since, the national park is located in the tropical monsoon climatic area hence the park is well organized for the winters, summers and rainy seasons. The weather in the park makes the park green and lush and has not been tampered.

The altitude at which the national park is located ranges from 410 meters to 810 meters and comprises of total 32 numbers of hills that also has a huge fort with a park in the center of the park. The fort has a big view the sides with crags that range from 2625 feet height to 1000 feet above the adjoining landscapes. The entire range of land is covered with thick Sal forests that provide a magnificent look to the national park. The upper areas of the park is comprises of mixed forests having Sai, Saja, Dhobin and also has the Sal trees.

Though the Bandhavgarh National park is spread over a large area of 1161 sq km, but the tourist can only visit an area of 105 sq km that is named as the Tala Range. The national park has a rich biodiversity and hence is a favorable place to spot the tiger. The entire national park is sectioned into four different sectors that are named as Magdhi, Khitauli, Kallwah and Panpatha.

This area is very cool during the winter season that almost freezes during the night and in daytime it reaches to 68 degree Fahrenheit in day. The tropical conditions the nights in the summers are also much cooler in comparison to day when the temperature reaches 104 degree Fahrenheit. During the breeding time and months from July and August, the forest is closed.