India is blessed with a unique and extremely rich and varied flora and fauna. India boasts a total of 88 National Park and 490 Wildlife Sanctuaries, sheltering over 390 mammals, 455 reptiles, 210 amphibians, 1,230 bird species and 30,000 species of insects, making the country one of the most sought after wildlife destinations in the world. Thousands of wildlife enthusiasts, ornithologists, researchers and tourists from all corners of the world visit numerous National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries in India every year and return back with an unforgettable wildlife experience.
Within India, Central India is known for its unique and diverse geographical features such as topography, soil, climate and vegetation. Almost, whole of Central India lies in the Peninsular Plateau. Many hill ranges like Vindhya, Satpura, Aravali, Maikal and Ajanta are located in the region and support a unique and varied flora and fauna.
Like North India, Central India is also very rich in wildlife and plants. Some of the finest national parks and wildlife sanctuaries of India lie in the region, representing a unique concentration of fauna and flora wealth. There are over 15 national parks and 35 wildlife sanctuaries in Central India. The most prominent and important wildlife reserves in Central India are Bandhavgarh National Park, Kanha National Park, Panna National Park, Pench National Park and Indravati National Park.
Bandhavgarh National Park is one of the finest and most picturesque tiger reserves of India, located in the scenic surroundings of the Vindhya hill ranges and the eastern flank of Satpura hill ranges (in all 32 hills surround this beautiful park) in Madhya Pradesh. Spread over an area of around 448.84 sq km, Bandhavgarh Wildlife Sanctuary was notified as a National Park in 1968 and included in the famous Project Tiger in 1993. The Bandhavgarh National Park is known for its tiger populations whose number is now estimated between 45-50. But, the prime attractions of Bandhavgarh National Park are White Tigers. Other important wild animals in Bandhavgarh National Park include Leopards, Wild dogs or Dholes, Sloth Bears, Rhesus Macaques, Sambar, Chital, Indian Muntjac, Chausingha (4-horned antelope) among many others. Bandhavgarh National Park also shelters a sizable population of birds and reptiles. Around 250 species of birds, comprising of both resident and migratory birds, have been identified and listed in the park. Other major attractions of Bandhavgarh National Park are the magnificent Bandhavgarh Fort and the sandstone caves, harboring Brahmi inscriptions and colourful tiger images dating back to the 1st Century B.C. Enjoying a wildlife safari to track the tigers and other wilds, is another big attraction for the wildlife enthusiasts here.
Kanha National Park is the largest of the original tiger reserves. Located in the Mandla district of Madhya Pradesh, Kanha National Park is known for its exceptional natural beauty and the unique and diverse flora and fauna. The immense natural beauty of Kanha even inspired the famous author Rudyard Kipling to write his all time classic Jungle Book. Like Bandhavgarh National Park, Kanha is well known for its Tigers and local herd of endangered Barasinghas (Swamp Deer). According to recent surveys, the tiger population in the Kanha Tiger Reserve stands around 70-75, promising better opportunities for sighting tigers in their own habitat. An enjoyable and exciting Elephant Safari is another major attraction in Kanha National Park. Exploring the natural beauty and wildlife of Kanha from top of an elephant's back would surely be a unique and rewarding experience for wildlife enthusiasts.
Bandhavgarh Wildlife Sanctuary
Kanha Wildlife Sanctuary | 
