5 National Parks in Madhya Pradesh

Take a flight to Jabalpur, followed by a cab ride and start your journey to the Madhya Pradesh national park list with this one. This national park has gained immense popularity not only in this country but around the world too! Plants, birds or animals whatever you are interested in, this national park will not disappoint you! We will talk about all that awaits you here but we have to start with the key attraction of this place. And that is the exotic Royal Bengal tigers! Just imagine watching these majestic animals roaming around in their natural habitat. Fascinating indeed!

The Royal Bengal tigers share their natural habitat with many other animals like panther, sambar, chital, barasingha, barking deer and blackbuck. The bird lovers will be delighted to spot Asian paradise flycatcher, white-bellied drongo, white-rumped shama and spangled drongo. If you want to see all these in the best possible way, we would suggest a safari. We would also suggest you visit the national park between October and June as this period is the best time to visit the park! If you are visiting in winter, try and reach the national park early because the safari is allowed till 5.30 pm only (unlike summer, which is till 7 pm).

Kanha National Park gave us the perfect glimpses of the majestic creatures that tigers are. But if the locals’ stories are to be believed, the Bandhavgarh National Park is the place where tigers were first found. While that story may be debatable, there is no debate that this national park in MP list houses the highest number of tigers in India! That means, when you come here, you will get to see many tigers. Here’s what else you will get to see!

Leopards, barking deer, sambar, nilgai, gaur, Asiatic jackal, sloth bear, grey mongoose, jungle cat, wild boar, bengal fox, ratel, striped hyena and leopard. Opt for a safari at the national park and explore everything the national park has to offer from close proximity. A few things to remember here. The national park is best accessible from the Khajuraho airport and the best time to plan a trip to this national park is between October and June.

Didn’t you just take a flight to Khajuraho to visit the Bandhavgarh National Park? The Panna National park is a 3-hour ride from there! Well, what makes this Madhya Pradesh national park name special is the wide variety of flora and fauna it is home to! And that is why this one should be on your travel guide too! The Ken river flowing through the national park adds to its beauty and makes nature’s charm here even more alluring!

Amid such beautiful surroundings, spotting animals like tiger, wild dog, hyena, sloth bear, spotted deer, chinkara, hare, jungle cat, leopard, sambar and blue bull will be a mind-blowing experience that is for sure! If you want to take it up a notch, opt for a jungle safari. During the safari, you will be taken to the best locations for spotting the animals. Also, try to visit in the months from November to June which are considered the ideal time for a trip here.

Talk about the most pristine national parks of India and this name will surely pop up! It truly is a spectacular display of virgin nature, exquisite wildlife and archaeological artefacts. You know that your visit here will be a fulfilling one! So don't delay booking a flight to Bhopal and visiting this national park. You can visit whenever you want, but the ideal time will be from October to April.

At the centre of attraction here are the marsh crocodiles and the exotic birds. Many other animals are here too, Indian bison, spotted deer, tiger, wild boar, sloth bear, blackbuck, leopard and wild dog being the commonly seen ones! And yes, you should opt for a safari during your visit here!

With vast greenery, fresh waves of air and architectural wonders, the Madhav National Park has proudly placed its name not only on the list of best places to visit in Madhya Pradesh but also in India! No, we didn’t forget! The wide number and variety of flora and fauna here are remarkable as well! Tiger, striped hyenas, blackbuck, sambhar, leopard, jackal, you will get to see all here! Do look out for the migratory birds like pochard, teal, gadwall, pintail and mallard (if luckily you are visiting in the migration season).

Thinking of planning a trip here? Well, who wouldn’t! Just make sure to visit between October and March when the national park can be explored the best. And remember, you will have to land at the Gwalior airport and then reach the national park via road.

Well, picking one best national park in Madhya Pradesh from this list is very difficult. Because all of them are pretty awesome! We will leave the job to you. Visit these parks whenever you can and see which one you find the best!