Satpuda National
Park &Tiger Reserve

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Establishment : 1981
Area - 524. Sq. Km.
The
Tiger reserve encompasses Bori Wildlife Sanctuary and Pachmarhi
wildlife Sanctuary.While Bori is the oldest forest reserve in India
and Panchmari is the only hill station of central India. Panchmari
has numerous panoramic view points and water falls and has long
been a pilgrimage centre for Worshippers of Shiva,especially for
people from Vidharbha region of Maharasta.
The scenic splendour of the Pachmarhi hill is unmatched by any
formation for and wide.The forest department of M.P. was
essentially born here when the soldier turned forester captain's
James forsyth constructed the Bison lodge in 1862. His book'The
High lands of Central India' widly describes his journey from
Jabalpur to Panchmari with attendent advenures.Pachmarhi has unique
floral association is that sal occurs as an isolated
patch, in a sea of teak forest, far away from its main distribution.
Forest Department and M.P. Ecotourism Development Board are now
promoting it as major trekking destinations
PRINCIPAL FAUNA
Tiger,Panther,Sambhar, Chital,Bhedki,Blue
Bull,Four-hornedantelope, Chinkara, Bision (Gour),Wild Boar, Wild
Dog,Bear, Black buck, Fox, Porcupine, Flying squirrel, Mouse
deer, Indian giant squirrel etc.
and various species Birds may also be seen there.
PRINCIPAL FLORA Sal,Teak, Tendu, Aonla,
Mahua, Bel, Bamboo etc.
MEANS OF
TRAVELLING(INSIDE THE AREA)
Petrol
four wheeler vehicle or four wheel drive Diesel vehicle which is not older than five
years
WHERE TO
STAY
1.The Forest rest House, Pachmarhi
2.Guest
Houses of M.P.State Tourism Development Corporation at Pachmarhi.
3.Other Private Hotels at Pachmarhi Forest Rest House ,Madai
WHOM TO CONTACT FOR RESERVATION
1. The Field Director Satpura Tiger Reserve, Hoshangabad
Circle 07574-254838(0) 2.
The
Regional Manager of the M.P. Tourism development corporation Amaltas Complex ,Pachmarhi
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