Bandhavgarh National Park

Some of them are 'Sidhababa' - The Holy Marshy Meadow is said to be the abode of Siddha Baba another name of Lord Shiva. Surrounded by the hillocks, this place has rich in flora and fauna mainly Samhar and Chital, 'Chakradhara' - The Sprawling Meadow surrounded by the hillocks, which is also rich in both flora and fauna, 'Gopalpur' an apt place for bird watching,  'Sita Mandap'  a  rock intact over a stream in the shape of a bridge, gives an impression of a 'Mandap' (arch), 'Shesh Shaiya' a pool said to be the origin of River Charanganga.

Here a large statue of lord Vishnu reclining on the seven hooded serpent. It is also believed that River Charanganga originates at the feet of Lord Vishnu, 'Bari Gufa' dating back to tenth century, it is the biggest cave made by man, 'Ketkiha' known as the Pendanus Point where the aromatic plant  Pendanus flourishes, 'Banbehi Hide', 'Bhitari Wah' and 'Bhitari Hide' - hideouts to watch wildlife, an important medicinal plant Achorus calamus also found here, 'Three Cave Point' - the archaeological remains where animals use this for their shelter, 'Rajbahera' - a  marshy meadow which is the origin of river Dammer.

From here one can get the  clear view of Bandhaini hillock. This also the place for many vultures and herds of Chital, Sambhar and Wild pigs, 'Rampur Hillock' known as photographer's point, from here one can get the panoramic view of Bandharvgarh, 'Climber's Point ' which offers tourists a spectacular view of Woody climbers of Butea superba and Bauhinia wahlii amidst the giant sal trees, 'Dinosaur Rock' a natural wonder which reminds of the ‘Jurassic Age’, 'Sehra Dadra' is the biggest meadow of the park. Breeding pair of Saras Crane can be seen here in June. One can also get the view of  Bandhavgarh hill from here., 'Sookhi Dam' and 'Baherha' both are favourite haunt of tigers, 'Patiha Camp'  a picturesque marshy grassland where a temporary elephant camp is located,  'Dabhadol Tank'  an artificial water tank which attracts a large number of winter visiting birds, 'Badbada' a grass land which attracts herbivores, 'Dhaua Tower' and  'Charki Dongri'  hillocks from which one can have panoramic view of forests,  'Kumbhi Kachhar' and 'Tedka Munara' a forest patches which attracts herbivores and leopard habitats,  'Garhpuri Dam' which is attracting a large number of winter visiting birds,  'Nigahi Nala' , a  perennial water course and summer abode of tiger, 'Marjadgarh Tower' - an old place of worship, from here one can get a panoramic view of the surrounding, 'Umrar River' an ideal place for an interaction with nature, 'Chhulaha Camp' a patrolling camp in a grassland on the bank of Umrar river etc.

Facilities inside the Park

There are facilities for Jeep & Elephant Safari in fenced areas. Jeep safaris are undertaken during the early morning hours till evening. Each jeep is allowed to carry six visitors plus a tourist department guide and a driver. Some of the jungle camps include tours of the park in their charges. One can drive his own four wheeler accompany of a tourist guide and most hotels in the park will include park related fees in their prices. 
Elephant safari  are organised for for tiger-tracking and wildlife viewing early in the morning. It is a 2 hr ride in the park . Both Safaris can be arranged  at the Forest Reception Office.

Elephant Ride fee : Indians Rs 100 per an hour, Foreigners Rs 400.

Best Time to Visit
The visiting season of Bandhavgarh national park starts from Mid-November to June, as the park remains closed during the monsoon months from July to early November.