Satpura National Park

By George On

Satpura National Park has an area of around 524 square kilometers and is situated on the Satpura Mountain Ranges in the Hoshangabad district of Madhya Pradesh state in India.

Satpura National Park
Satpura Hills

This National Park is different from other wildlife parks in India in offering various wildlife watch options. Boat safari, Elephant safari, Jeep safari, Walking safari, etc, are some of these options.

This national park, along with the nearby Pachmarhi Bori Sanctuary, is known as Satpura Tiger Reserve. The total area of this Tiger park is 1427 square kilometers.

This National Park is rich in Flora and Fauna. There are around 1300 plant species inside the National Park. Animal fauna includes Blackbuck (unique to this area), Indian Giant squirrel (a specialty of this park), Indian Bison(Gaur), Leopards, Tigers, Wild boar, Wild dog, Spotted Dear, Sloth bear, Sambhar, Four-Horned Antelopes, Smooth Otter, Porcupine, Pangolin, Marsh crocodiles, Languors, etc.

Indian golden oriole juvenile – Image Source

Some commonly found birds are the Indian golden oriole juvenile (Oriolus kundoo) and Stork-billed Kingfisher (Pelargopsis capensis).

How Do I Go to Satpura National Park?

Jabalpur – Hoshangabad road connects the Satpura Wildlife National Park of India with the nearby cities.

Sohagpur (SGP) is the nearest railway station at 18 kilometers on the Howrah-Mumbai Railway line. Other nearby railway stations on the same railway line include Pipariya (PPI) at 40 kilometers, Hoshangabad (HBD) at 45 kilometers, and Itarsi Junction (ET) at 65 kilometers distance.

The nearest airport to Satpura Wild Life National Park is Bhopal, with IATA code BHO, at around 200 kilometers distance from the Wild Life Park. Another nearby airport, Jabalpur Airport, with IATA code JLR, is around 260 kilometers from this world-famous Wild-Life Park.

Which is the ideal time to visit Satpura National Park?

The Park is closed from 01st July to 16th October, every year. You may visit the National Park from 17th October to 30th June.

Accommodation

Forsyth Lodge is one of the best resorts in Bijakhori village. Denwa Backwater Escape Resort is a 12-room, countryside living style-themed wildlife cottage on the banks of the Denwa River, spread over 10 acres near Madhai village. There are other resorts also in and around the Satpura National Park.

Forest rest houses numbering three are there at Pachmarhi, two at Churna, and one at Madhai. These rest houses have double bedrooms and are available for the public. Reservation is allowed.