Satpura Tiger Reserve

Satpura Tiger Reserve In Madhya Pradesh, India

Satpura Tiger Reserve, located in the Hoshangabad (Narmadapuram) district of Madhya Pradesh, is a vast and biodiverse wildlife sanctuary spread over 2,200 square kilometers, making it one of the largest tiger reserves in India. Established in 1981, the reserve encompasses Satpura National Park, Bori Wildlife Sanctuary, and Pachmarhi Wildlife Sanctuary, creating a rich and varied ecosystem of dense forests, deep valleys, sandstone peaks, gorges, and meandering rivers.

The Denwa River, flowing through the reserve, enhances its scenic beauty and supports a thriving aquatic ecosystem. Unlike many other national parks, Satpura offers a unique, low-tourism, wilderness experience, making it a paradise for true wildlife enthusiasts. The reserve is home to a diverse range of species, including the Royal Bengal Tiger, Indian leopard, sloth bear, Indian giant squirrel, wild dog (dhole), sambar deer, nilgai, gaur (Indian bison), chinkara, and marsh crocodiles.

Birdwatchers can spot over 300 species of birds, including Malabar pied hornbills, crested serpent eagles, black-naped monarchs, and grey-headed fish eagles. One of Satpura’s biggest attractions is its adventure-driven safaris, offering walking safaris, boat safaris, canoeing, and cycling safaris, alongside traditional jeep safaris, making it a rare and immersive wildlife experience in India.

The Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO-listed site, adds further ecological significance to the region, protecting rare and endemic flora. With its rugged terrain, tranquil environment, diverse wildlife, and unique safari experiences, Satpura Tiger Reserve stands apart from the more commercialized parks of India, offering visitors an untouched and thrilling wilderness adventure.