Satpura National Park is located in the Hoshangabad district of Madhya Pradesh in India. Its name is derived from the Satpura range. It covers an area of 524 km2 (202 sq mi). Satpura National Park, along with the adjoining Bori and Panchmarhi wildlife sanctuaries, provides 1,427 km2 (551 sq mi) of unique central Indian highland ecosystem. It was set up in 1981.
The nearest town to the national park is Pachmarhi and the nearest railhead is Piparia 55 kilometres (34 mi) away. The state capital Bhopal is 210 kilometres (130 mi) away.
Satpura National Park is very rich in biodiversity. The animals here are leopard, sambar, chital, Indian muntjac, nilgai, four-horned antelope, chinkara, wild boar, bear, black buck, fox, porcupine, flying squirrel, mouse deer, Indian giant squirrel, etc. There are a variety of birds. Hornbills and peafowl are common birds found here.The flora consists of mainly sal, teak, tendu, Phyllanthus emblica, mahua, bel, bamboo, and grasses and medicinal plants. In previous years, there have been sightings of tigers, dholes, Indian gaur and barasingha, although these are rare.
Satpura National Park Attractions & Timings
Prime Attractions: Black Buck, Leopard, Wild Dogs, Indian Bison, Malabar Giant Squirrel, Crocodiles
Best time to Visit: October to April
Park Closure: From 16 June to 30th September (Every Year)
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Safari Rounds |
Entry Time |
Exit Time |
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Morning Safari (Normal) |
06:30 Hrs. |
11:00 Hrs. |
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Morning Safari (Longer Duration) |
06:30 Hrs. |
12:30 Hrs. |
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Full Day Safari |
06:30 Hrs. |
17:00 Hrs. |
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Evening Safari |
15:30 Hrs. |
17:00 Hrs. |
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Elephant Safari |
07:00 Hrs. |
11:00 Hrs. |
Arrive by Flight / By Train at Bhopal & Drive for Satpura.
Satpura National Park. Covering an area of 524 km2, it was established in 1981 and today shows a preserved ecosystem and remarkable biodiversity. Home to tigers, leopards and many other animal species, the dense forest immerses the visitor into the heart of a wild paradise.
On Arrival Check-in at Hotel / Resort.
Rest day at Leisure at Hotel.
Dinner & Overnight at hotel.
Early Breakfast at Hotel.
Park Safari In the morning, Especially dedicated to feline reserve, in the park framed by a local English Speaking Naturalist.
After morning safari return back to hotel.
Lunch at the hotel & afterwards proceed for Park Safari.
Return back to hotel.
Dinner & Overnight at the hotel.
Early Breakfast at Hotel. Proceed for the Morning Jeep Safari at Satpura National Park.
After the safari, return back to hotel.
Lunch at Hotel.
Rest day at Leisure.
Dinner & Overnight at Hotel.
Breakfast at Hotel & Checkout.
In time drive for Bhopal & drop at Railway Station / Airport for onward Journey.
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