Satpura Tiger Reserve

The State animal of Madhya Pradesh - Tiger is found exclusively in Satpura Tiger Reserve.

Tiger Safari Booking Form

Satpura National Park Safari Core Zones & Entry Gates

Zone Round Entry Gate (Full Vehicle) Entry Gate (Sharing Basis)
Bheemkund(Churna) Morning/Evening Bheemkund NA
Madhai Morning/Evening Madhai Madhai
Mallupura Morning/Evening Bheemkund Barrier NA
Panaarpani(Pachmarhi) Morning/Evening Panaarpani(Pachmarhi) Panaarpani(Pachmarhi)
Note: Satpura Tiger Reserve Core Zone Gypsy Safari remain closed from 1st July to 30th September and on all Wednesday Evening every year.

Satpura Tiger Safari Buffer Zones & Entry Gates

Buffer Zone / Sanctuary Round Entry Gate
Burgodi (Pipariya) Morning/Evening Pipariya
Jamani Dev Morning/Evening Sehra
Parsapani Morning/Evening Pathai
Tamia Delakhari Morning/Evening Seethadongri
Note: Satpura National Park Buffer Zone Jeep Safari is always open except all Wednesdays evening.

Satpura Gypsy Safari Charges / Pricing

Safari Zone(s) Particulars Safari Price (Indians) Safari Price (Foreigners)
Core Zones Up To 6 adults & 1 child INR 8000 INR 12500
Buffer Zones Up To 6 adults & 1 child INR 8000 INR 12500
Sharing Basis Per Person INR 800 INR 1500
Price Includes: Jeep, Driver, Permit, Guide, and GST & Service Charges

Hotels & Resorts near Satpura Safari Park

Budget Hotels Starting INR 1000
3* Hotels Starting INR 2500
5* Hotels Starting INR 7000

About Satpura Tiger Reserve

Satpura Tiger Reserve is a habitat of 52 species of Mammals, 31 of Reptiles and 300 species of birds, out of which 14 are endangered. STR also a habitat of arboreal mammals like Flying Squirrel, Indian Giant Squirrel and Leaf nosed bats. Eurasian Otter and Smooth coated Otter are also found here. It is a unique park of Madhya Pradesh where pollution free activities like cycling, canoeing and trekking are allowed.

General information

  • Core: 1339.26 Sq Km
  • Buffer: 794.04 Sq Km
  • Total: 2133.30 Sq Km

Best Time to Visit

  • The best time to visit Satpura is 15 October to 30 June.

Flora of Satpura

  • The high ranges of the Pachmarhi plateau are covered by Sal forests, whereas dense teak forests are spread over its lower hill ranges. Here, 26 species of Himalayan region and 42 species of Nilgiri areas are found due to which Satpura Tiger Reserve also known as the northern extremity of Western Ghats.

Fauna of Satpura

  • This large land is an important habitat for the protection of tiger. This area is home to almost 14 endangered species, among which Giant Squirrel, Indian Skimmer, Black Bellied Tern, Leaf-nosed Bat, etc. are the specialty of area. More than 300 species of birds found here, including Malaba Pied Hornbill, Malabar Whistling Thrush and Madhya Pradesh's state bird Paradise Flycatcher (Doodhraj). Apart from this, migratory birds such as Bar-headed Geese, Pintails, Spot-bills, spoon-bills, etc. also appear in large groups during the autumn. Eurasian otter has also been seen here in the past.

Weather

Satpura being situated in Central India is subjected to tropical monsoonal climate. The month of January may also witness sub-zero temperatures and frost. Monsoon arrives in the second week of June. The average temperature over the months is as below:

Months Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Min (°C) 1 10 22 30 35 25 20 19 19 12 6 3
Max (°C) 15 25 35 40 42 41 34 30 31 29 27 25

Connectivity & Distances

Nearest Airports: Bhopal, Jabalpur, Nagpur

Nearest Railway Stations: Pipariya, Itarsi

Satpura Tiger Reserve has three entry points namely Panaarpani Gate(Pachmarhi), Madhai, Bheemkund Gate(Churna).

Panaarpani Gate(Pachmarhi)

Bhopal - Pachmari- 210 Kms

Jabalpur - Pachmari (Via Pipariya) - 241 Kms

Nagpur - Pachmari (Via Chhindwara) - 259 Kms

Madai Gate

Bhopal - Madai (Via Hosangabad, Sohagpur) - 140 Kms

Nagpur – Madai (Via Chhindwara, Pipariya) – 300 Kms

Bheemkund Gate(Churna)

Itarsi – Churna – 65 Kms

Bhopal- Churna (Via Itarsi)- 106 Kms

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