Bandhavgarh Safari Booking
| Gypsy Safari Price & Safari Zones | |
|---|---|
| Price (Indian) | INR 2000 / - Seat ( Maximum 6 Persons & 2 children (b/w - 1 to 5 years) are allowed in ONE Gypsy) |
| Price (Foreigner) | INR 4000 /- Seat ( Maximum 6 Persons & 2 children (b/w - 0 to 5 years) are allowed in ONE Gypsy) |
| Zones |
1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10 (1/2/3/4/5 is Closed on Every Tuesday ) & (6/7/8/9/10 is Closed on Every Wednesday ) During Monsoon (July, August & September) season only 6 to 10 Zone are Open. |
| Timings | Morning 7:00 AM - 10.30 AM | Evening 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM (Safari Timing Varies as Season Changes) |
| Inclusions |
Permission of Bandhavgarh , Gypsy, Driver, Permit and Guide Fee &
Taxes. * Pick & drop is not included from hotels. |
| Canter Safari Price & Zone | |
| Price (Indian) | INR 1400 / Person ( ONE Canter has 20 Seats ) |
| Price(Foreigner) | INR 3000 / Person ( ONE Canter has 20 Seats ) |
| Zones |
1/2/3/4/5/6/9/10 ( 1/2/3/4/5 is Closed on Every Tuesday ) & ( 6/9/10 is Closed on Every Wednesday ) |
| Timings | Morning 7:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Evening 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM |
Bandhavgarh Safari Timing
The safari timings of this wild Bandhavgarh National Park are different according to seasons. During winter, the days are shorter and nights are longer, so the park opens late and closes faster because safaris should be done in sunlight. The gypsy safari in Bandhavgarh happens from October to June and the safari times are as follows:
| Period | Morning Safari | Afternoon Safari |
|---|---|---|
| 01 Oct - 31 Dec | 06:30 - 11:00 Hrs | 02:30 - 05:30 Hrs |
| 01 Jan - 31 Mar | 06:00 - 11:00 Hrs | 03:00 - 06:00 Hrs |
| 01 Apr - 30 June | 05:30 - 10:00 Hrs | 04:00 - 07:00 Hrs |
Note: The Bandhavgarh National Park remains closed during the Festival of Holi and Diwali which are celebrated every year. It also remains closed during the season of Monsoon. Furthermore, every Wednesday the Safari for the afternoon shift remains closed to visitors. So, it remains open from 15th October to 30th June.
Safari Zones in Bandhavgarh
Tala Core Zone
This is the oldest and one of the most popular zones for enjoying a gypsy safari in Bandhavgarh National Park. This zone offers tiger sightings along with other attractions which makes it a famous one.
The Bandhavgarh Fort and the 10th-century tourist attraction known as the Shesh Shaiya which is the idol of Lord Vishnu lying on the Shesh Nag can be visited in this Bandhavgarh safari zone. These two are popular attractions for which many tourists visit the Tala zone. Other than these, Bamania Hill, Three Cave Point, Sita Mandap, Gopalpur Pond, Ketkiha, etc. are more attractions. The town which is nearest to this zone is around 32 km and is known as Umaria.
Magadhi Core Zone
This Bandhavgarh safari zone is the second most popular to enjoy a gypsy safari in Bandhavgarh. This zone is famous for its natural and manmade waterholes including Murdhawa
, Dabhadhole, Sukhi Patiha, and Charkpwaha and many people make Bandhavgarh online safari booking to enter this zone of the park. These waterholes of Bandhavgarh National Park are famous because they offer sightings of tigers and other animals. This zone also has famous attractions like Charger Point, Mahaman Pond, Climber’s Point, etc. During summer, a lot of animals visit the water holes to quench their thirst.
Khitauli Core Zone
This is the third core zone inside Bandhavgarh National Park. The forest area of this zone has dry-deciduous forests and several tigers that can be spotted inside this zone have been
reported in the past also. This zone is a home for elephants and other animals like nilgai, chinkara, and chausingha. This is the perfect zone for birdwatchers and the attractions of this zone include the Umrar River, Garhpuri Dam, Nilgai Nala, Kumbhi Kachhar, Charkhi Dongri, Marjadgarh Tower, and Tedka Munara.
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Panpatha Buffer Zone
This is the extension of the Khitauli zone and is around 25 km from Tala village which is located near the Bandhavgarh National Park. People can spot animals
like Nilgai, Wild dogs, Chinkara, and Chausingha. It includes deciduous and bamboo trees that are best for herbivores. The nearest towns are Umaria (55 km) and Katni (63 km).
Johila Buffer Zone
This one is the extension of Tala Zone and the entry point of this zone is near Chechpur village. People can make Bandhavgarh Safari Booking to enter this zone of the park.
This zone has Johila waterfalls which attract a lot of tourists every year. These waterfalls start from the Amarkantak and drain into the Son River.
Dhamokar Buffer Zone
This is around 14 km from the Tala Zone and is an extension of the Magadhi Zone. This zone lies between the Parasi and Mahaman villages. The major attractions of
Dhamokar zone include the Mudgudi dam and a few natural caves of Sehimaada. By making Bandhavgarh online safari bookings, people can visit this beautiful dam and see the natural caves.
Allotted Gypsy Safaris
A particular number of safaris are allowed to go in a zone. The forest department granted this permission, and the authorities will only alter it if they so choose. These permissions are given based on the number of tourists visiting a zone and it should not disturb the natural environment.
| Core Zones | Safari Allotted Morning | Safari Allotted Evening |
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| Tala Zone | 28 gypsies | 27 gypsies |
| Magadhi Zone | 26 gypsies | 25 gypsies |
| Khitauli Zone | 21 gypsies | 20 gypsies |
| Buffer Zones | Safari Allotted Morning | Safari Allotted Evening |
|---|---|---|
| Panpatha Zone | 20 gypsies | 20 gypsies |
| Johila Zone | 20 gypsies | 20 gypsies |
| Dhamokhar Zone | 20 gypsies | 20 gypsies |
Thrilling Gypsy Safaris
A gypsy safari in Bandhavgarh National Park is the best way to explore the enchanting wilderness and exotic wildlife of the area. People can enjoy adventurous gypsy safaris to explore the huge area of this park.
The gypsy safari takes place inside open gypsies that will take you deep inside the forest. We provide a Bandhavgarh safari booking portal so that guests can easily ride inside the park without standing in long queues. During the safari rides, a guide and a driver will be there with you. The guide will be there to give you knowledge about the locations and animals. You can spot some famous tigers in this park including Marchaini, Sukhipatia, Dotty Krishna, Rajbhra, Kankati, Chandini, Bamera, and Bheema. In a gypsy ride, along with a guide and driver, 6 people can go with a child below 5 years. People can book a whole safari for just one person with a guide and driver. Gypsy safari is the best way to explore the scenic flora and wild fauna of this park.
Take Care of these Things for Booking a Safari
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You have to provide Government-issued ID proof for the name, age, nationality, and sex of the tourist to make a Bandhavgarh Safari Booking.
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Government-issued ID includes Aadhar card, voter ID, PAN card, driving license, passport, etc.
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If you want to make Tatkal Bandhavgarh safari bookings then the booking will open one day before the date of the safari, every day at 5 PM in the morning.
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Your Bandhavgarh online safari booking permit will include the charges for the Permit, vehicle, and guide.
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The entry permit once issued cannot be transferred to anyone else, they are for individuals.
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After the permit is issued, no changes in dates, time, or zone can be made to it.
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It is advised to book your tickets 120 days before the Bandhavgarh safari ride because a limited number of vehicles are allowed to enter the park inside each zone at a particular time.