Bandhavgarh is the land of the tiger; it has the highest density of this magnificent predator in a small area of four hundred plus square kilometers. The tiger reserve is a conservation unit & comprises of an area encompassing 1500 sq.km. The core is limited. The forests are part of the Vindhya Range which converges with the Satpura Range also in Central India or Madhya Pradesh. The convergence takes place at Maikal Hills the corridor is fragmented & the passage of tigers & other mammals is not viable anymore. Being a tiger reserve the destination provides tourism facilities like safaris or excursions in a limited area of the park, accommodations, local market & a good road network. This facilitates tourism & the forest department regulates it. This is essential for the destination is a conservation unit not entirely meant to act as a tourism center. The tourism is conducted in twenty percent of the area of the core zone & rules & regulations apply. The most essential aspect of th….
e regulatory mechanism is the excursion or safari permit. In order to prevent a rush in the park, & prevent disturbance to the wild animals the entry is limited. The entry is provided in open jeeps & canters which are registered with the department. No other vehicle is allowed entry except the registered ones with trained drivers & guides. In order to apply for a tiger safari permit one can request the hotel the tourist has booked or approach the MP Online website directly. I would suggest requesting the hotel since they are well versed with the process & well understand the tourism area which is divided into three zones. The online booking is done in few minutes along with the payment. But the booking has to be done in advance as the entry is limited.In times of missed safaris you can have a good time at the resort going for bird watching, visiting local villages & whiling away your time in the library or the pool. At Bandhavgarh Tiger Park there is a lot to do. Uday writes often on Bandhavgarh Tiger Park in Central India hence the article. He also writes on jungle safaris at Bandhavgarh for information. Uday writes on tiger reserves & National Parks in India. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/10167448
