Satpura

SATPURA NATIONAL PARK

Satpura National Park is a brilliant, untouched and beautiful place located in the Satpura Ranges and named after it. Satpura is a Sanskrit word which means “seven mountains”. The diverse terrain of the Satpura National Park comprises of extreme altitudes. The park harbors Mt. Dhoopgarh as high as 1400 m and also the lowest plains of Churna. The undulating landscape of Satpura comprises of deep gorges, sparkling rivulets, sandstones, rocky mountains, ravines and thickets of forests. This complex assortment of various types of topography makes it the most suitable place for varied wildlife to thrive and flourish.

The park was once a military base of the British Army. Due to its dense forests and rugged terrain, British Officer Captain J. Forsyth found it a favourable location to lure and capture the famous Indian freedom fighter Tantia Tope. Satpura Tiger Reserve encompasses Bori Wildlife Sanctuary, Satpura National Park and Pachmarhi Wildlife Sanctuary. The park boasts of over 1,300 different species of plants. The park looks stunning with multitudinous flora that include trees like teak, sal; bamboos, grasses, bushes and medicinal plants.

Tucked away in the heart of the Central Highlands of India, Satpura National Park is the safest haven for wildlife. Tigers roam around here, unrestrained in their most natural habitat. The national park is the only one of its kind, which allows the visitors to explore the jungles by walking. Apart from the unique walking experience, Satpura National Park offers boat safari, Elephant Safari and Jeep Safari.

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