Attribute |
Details |
Location |
Umaria District, Madhya Pradesh, India |
Established |
1968 as a national park, declared a tiger reserve in 1993 |
Total Area |
1,536 km² (core area: 716 km², buffer zone: 820 km²) |
Main Wildlife |
Royal Bengal Tiger, Indian Leopard, Sambar, Barking Deer, Indian Gaur, Wild Boar |
Best Time to Visit |
October to June (closed during monsoon season: July–September) |
Safari Timings |
Morning: 6:00 AM – 11:00 AM Evening: 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM |
Nearest Airport |
Jabalpur Airport (Approx. 200 km) |
Nearest Railway Station |
Umaria Railway Station (Approx. 35 km) |
Popular Zones |
Tala Zone, Magadhi Zone, Khitauli Zone, Panpatha Zone |
Official Website |
https://forest.mponline.gov.in |