Introduction
Historical and Religious Importance
Floral Richness
Faunal Diversity
Spots of Tourist Interest in the Park
Some Places of Tourist Interest outside the Park
How to Reach there
Park Timings
Dos and Don’ts for Visitors
Some useful tips
Where to stay
Check-list of Birds of Bandhavgarh
Cradled between the Vindhyan ranges and the eastern flanks of Satpura ranges of Central Indian Highlands, Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve lies mostly in Umaria and partly in Katni districts of Madhya Pradesh. It is best known as the ‘tiger land’ of India, because of the highest density of tigers, as compared to rest of the country.
The scenic beauty of the Reserve is unique owing to the presence of vast grasslands – bahs – together with high cliffs, extremely rugged terrain, sharp crested hills and narrow valleys all in one single landscape. Some part of the area is generally plain with a few scattered undulating hillocks. The highest hill of the Reserve – the Bandhavgarh hill (highest point-811.40 m above MSL) is adorned by the 2000-year old ruins of the majestic Bandhavgarh Fort. The hill is surrounded by 32 other hills and hillocks. Each of these hills and hillocks have their own religious background and are regarded as sacred places of worship by local people including tribal, whose very culture, tradition and life are blended together with this area.
The diverse mix of habitats here, consisting of rocky hills covered with dense forests as well as low-lying swampy plains, supports a corresponding plentitude of fauna. Its luxuriantly rich eco-systems provide amply for every living being – from tiny insects to the majestic tigers. The Bandhavgarh hill is flat-topped with gentle northerly slope. Its vertical cliffs are the ideal nesting site of now highly endangered long-billed vultures and other rare birds of prey like the Shaheen Falcon.
The Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve (1161.471 sq. km.) comprises of Bandhavgarh National Park (448.842 sq. km.), Panpatha Wildlife Sanctuary (245.842 sq. km.) and a Buffer Zone (466.787 sq. km.) surrounding both the Park and the Sanctuary.
Initially, an area of 105 sq. km. was declared as the Bandhavgarh National Park in 1968, which was extended to 448.842 sq. km. in 1982. Panpatha Wildlife Sanctuary was notified in 1983. In 1993, the Bandhavgarh National Park, the Panpatha Wildlife Sanctuary and the Buffer Zone were together declared as the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve under Project Tiger.
Bandhavgarh was the seat of ex-rulers of Rewa State and its history dates back to 3rd century AD. The Reserve receives its name from the Bandhavgarh Fort situated on the Bandhavgarh hill. History is that the Fort was given to brother Laxmana by Lord Rama to keep a watch on Lanka and hence, acquired the name Bandhavgarh (Bandhav-brother and Garh-fort). References to this are also found in the ‘Narad Panch Ratna’ and ‘Shiva-Samhita Purana’.
The Fort now stands as a mute testimony to the vicissitudes of time during which it changed hands to various warrior clans. The earliest available historical data is from ‘Bhimseni Samwat’ corresponding to 300 AD, during which the Fort was with the Bharhivas Vakataka Dynasty. Inscriptions of king Bhimsen are still found in one of the caves. After passing through the hands of Sengaras and Kalchuri Rajputs, the Fort and the surrounding area was later given as dowry to the Baghel clan and it remained with them till AD 1494. From 1495 to 1520 AD it was in the custody of Kuruvanshees, but was recaptured later by the Baghel ruler Maharaja Virbhanu Singh. Since then, the Fort remained with the Baghel rulers.
Huge statues, including sculptures symbolizing some of the incarnations of Lord Vishnu are seen in the Fort Plateau. The statues of Narsimha, Hanuman, Shiva, Varaha, Bhagvaha, Matsya, Kachchap and Bandhavadheesh, carved out of single rocks made of sand stone, were built during 10th-11th century AD. Down below, a large carving in sand stone of Lord Vishnu reclining on the serpent over a perennial water tank is the ‘Shesh-shaiya’, the biggest of all, and an attraction for tourists. Amazingly large tanks cut in sandstone and wells are also seen in the Fort plateau.
The famous Saint-poet Kabir had stayed in the fort during the period of Maharaja Virbhanu Singh. Subsequent ruler, Maharaja Rama Chandra was a contemporary of Akbar, who gave protection to the begum of emperor Humayun, when Shershah Suri pursued the latter. Akbar issued silver coins in the name of Bandhavgarh Fort. The Maharaja also presented his famous musician-singer Tansen from Bandhavgarh to the court of Akbar as a token of affection.
The Baghelas lived in Bandhavgarh till 1617 AD and then moved their capital to Govindgarh near Rewa during the reign of Maharaja Vikramaditya Singh. The Fort and the adjoining habitation (Gopalpur and Rampur) were gradually deserted and the last few inhabitants left in 1935. Bandhavgarh however remained the favourite shooting preserve (shikargah) of the erstwhile rulers of Rewa who retained sole rights to hunt in this area. This preserved the forest from degradation and protected its fauna till it became a National Park in 1968.
49 man-made caves are found in the Reserve. They were mainly prepared by cutting sandstone and used to serve as shelter for people to live in. Some of the caves have got inscriptions in oriental script; drawings and relic images, some of which may date back even to the Mauryan period. Perhaps as a symbolic expression as the presence of tiger, numerous impressions akin to tiger ‘pugmark’ are seen on the ceiling of a low-lying cave, which the locals call ‘Baghdalaka’.
Every year, on the occasion of Ramnavami and Krishna Janmashtami devotees visit the Bandhavadheesh temple situated inside the Fort. On Janmashtami, the number of devotees visiting the temple reaches up to about 20,000.
Hydrological Significance:
The great plateau and hills of Bandhavgarh give birth to some of the important rivers. Among these, Charanganga, originating from ‘Shesh-shaiya’, is the lifeline of the Reserve. Other rivers draining the area are Janad, Damnar, Umrar, Bhadar, Nanagar and Halphal. The Tiger Reserve area also forms the catchments of the perennial rivers like Son and Johila.
The dense forests support these precious resources, on which the wild animals as well as local people depend, throughout the year. The lowlands and river flood plains form grasslands during dry months and marshes in the rains. This diverse mix of habitats is a very special feature of Bandhavgarh. The meandering streams form cool and moist microhabitats even during scorching summers, thus attracting diverse varieties of insects and birds.
The forest of Bandhavgarh is classified as Tropical Moist Deciduous Type and is dominated by Sal trees. Lofty Saja and Arjun (Terminalia spp.), Lendia (Lagerstroemia spp.), Salai (Boswelia spp.), Bija (Pterocarpus spp.), Mahua (Madhuca spp.) and the like contribute to the floral diversity. Bamboos are found throughout the tract. Sal and Bamboo patches form an excellent habitat for the famous Bandhavgarh tigers.
The open marshy grasslands or bahs have abundance of many species of grasses which support a rich herbivore population and hence, carnivores frequent these areas. It is believed that these swamps were once the home of swamp deer which gradually got eliminated owing to the change in habitat.
Woody climbers such as Butea superba and Bauhinia vahlii and lianas such as Gulheri (Spatholobus roxburghii) are found picturesquely twining through the stately Sal. There are patches of scrub-like vegetation – home to a large diversity of bird life.
Sal (Shorea robusta):
This is one of the largest and most abundant timber tree of this forest. Sal ranks second to teak in importance. One of the most important uses of Sal has been as railway sleepers. It is resistant to termites. The stem exudes a gum called ‘sal dhoop’ used in marine yards for caulking boats, and also in shoe polish. The seeds of the Sal have wings which help in the dispersal by wind. Sal butter extracted from seeds is used in chocolates and also as a cooking agent. The tribal people use the leaves for rolling ‘bidis’, the homemade cigars. The leafless period of Sal is very short, which makes it virtually an evergreen tree, providing luxuriant and luminous verdant look to the forest even in summers.
Saja (Terminalia tomentosa):
This is also called the crocodile bark tree due to the unique patterns on the bark resembling the crocodile skin. The long and clear bole of the tree gives it good timber value.
Jamun (Syzygium cumini):
This is an important tree for birds and animals. The fruits of this tree are edible and wild animals like langur, chital, fruit bat etc., relish them. It attracts mixed flocks of frugivorous birds like hornbills, parakeets, koel and barbets that feed together on fruits. The honey produced from the flowers of this tree has great medicinal value. The wood of this tree can withstand water logging; hence can be used as water retainer.
Pipal (Ficus religiosa), Banyan (Ficus bengalensis), Gular (Ficus glomerata ) and Pakad (Ficus insectoria):
These trees belonging to the Ficus species have great ecological value as they provide feeding, nesting and roosting sites for various birds and mammals. One very important phenomenon shown by the members of this species is that the flowering and hence the fruiting occurs cyclically i.e., not all the trees flower simultaneously so that there are always trees having flowers and fruits ensuring food supply throughout the year. One can observe a mixed drove of wandering fruit-eating birds that are often better heard than seen at the tops of the fruiting trees.
Bamboo (Dendrocalamus strictus):
This plant belongs to the grass family and is a very important fodder species for herbivorous mammals in the Reserve. It is one of the fastest growing plants. This plant flowers every 30-45 years. Once the bamboos over a large tract flower simultaneously, they all die scattering seeds over a large tract from which new seedlings regenerate. In Bandhavgarh the last gregarious flowering occurred during 1984-85.
Palash (Butea monosperma):
The presence of bright orange flowers of the tree in summer gives it the name ‘Flame of the Forest’. The battlefield of Plassey is said to have taken its name from the Palash tree. This is a very good host plant of lac producing insects. The flowers are used to derive natural dye. This tree rapidly colonizes opened up areas of the forest. It attracts large flocks of nectar dependant birds when it is in full bloom from February to March.
Mahua (Madhuca indica):
This is one of the most important forest trees of India, its importance being mainly due to the fleshy flowers which are a rich source of sugar, vitamins and calcium and thus offer wholesome nourishment to birds and animals. The fruits are full of edible oil. Its flowers are used for making a strong alcoholic brew relished by local people.
Sundew (Drossera indica):
This is an insectivore plant. The small plant has a profusion of tiny hair that secretes a droplet of sticky materialon which insect gets stuck. The plant curls around the insect and digests its protein content. It grows in areas where soil nutrients are poor. The Sehra Dadra meadow of Bandhavgarh harbours this beautiful plant.
Mammals:
Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve is mainly known for its tigers. It has typical central Indian fauna with more than 22 species of mammals. Common langur and rhesus macaque represent the primate group. Among the carnivore species jackal, Bengal fox, sloth bear, rattle, grey (small Indian) and ruddy mongoose, striped hyena, wolf, wild dog, jungle cat, leopard and tiger are prominent. Ungulates (animals which walk on tips of their toes) include chital, sambhar, barking deer, chinkara, chausingha, nilgai and wild pig. Porcupine, lesser bandicoot and three-striped palm squirrel are among the rodents. Small Indian civet and toddy cat are also found here though seen rarely being nocturnal. Another nocturnal animal, the rufous-tailed hare is also seen usually during dusk. The wild dog, Bengal fox, sloth bear, leopard and tiger found in Bandhavgarh are listed as threatened animals in IUCN Red List.
Tiger:
The majestic Royal Bengal Tiger is the national animal of India and virtually the most charismatic animal of the country. And Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve is the best place to see a tiger in wild, as the density of tiger is remarkably high in this area. The variation in coat colour is also an important feature of tigers of this area. It was in the adjoining forests of this park that the erstwhile Maharaja of Rewa had captured the famous white tiger Mohan, in 1951.
Dense forest and vast grasslands with some perennial streams, is an ideal habitat for this secretive and mystique animal as it needs proper shelter from heat as well as cover for ambush, its stealthy movement for hunting. It is a great wanderer and a strong swimmer; it swims with its front paws only. Tigers mate after rains and gestation period is of about 15 weeks. A tigress may produce 2-6 cubs in a litter. Cub stays with mother for about 2 years who protects them fiercely. Average weight of a male tiger is 180-230 kg. Females weigh a little less. Tiger lives for 15-20 years. The role of tiger in preserving the balance of nature in the forest is unchallenged. Tiger sighting in Bandhavgarh is best during summers in cool, shaded areas especially near water pools.
Leopard:
This is the most adaptable big cat species. The rasping call of the leopard, called ‘sawing’ because it resembles the sound of wood being sawed, is a familiar nocturnal call in the jungle. It is a good climber and it's comparatively long tail helps in maintaining balance while climbing up or down. It is usually active at dawn and dusk. It hunts small preys and at times hauls the carcasses upon the trees. It tends to live at the periphery of forests near villages where it can pick up stray livestock. A leopard can weigh anywhere between 39 and 68 kg. It breeds all the year round and gestation is of about 3 months. Leopard is a shy animal and its sightings are not very common here.
Chital:
The most common and most easily visible deer in Bandhavgarh is chital or the spotted deer. Males have antlers, which they shed annually. Females do not have antlers. Average weight of a chital is about 85 kg and average height at shoulder is 90 cm. Chital breeds throughout the year and they are prolific breeders as they may produce twice in a year. Chital is an important prey species for tiger.
Sambhar:
This is the largest deer of India with grandest antlers. It weighs 225-320 kg with a shoulder height of 150 cm. Males cast antlers during March-April which re-grow in May. It is a forest dwelling species and feeds mainly at night. Sambhar is solitary in habit and is usually not seen in herds. One can easily sight a sambhar browsing behind the trees and moving quietly.
Barking deer:
Barking deer is small in size with a shoulder height of 50-75 cm and weighing only 22-23 kg. Due to the presence of bony ridges that run along its head up to its antler, it is also known as rib-faced deer. It keeps to more or less thick jungle. Its call from a distance sounds much like the bark of a dog, hence the name barking deer. It is seen singly or in pairs. It sheds its antlers in May-June and breeds throughout the year. It is a shy animal and its sighting is quite rare in the Park. Once observed, it tends to dash into the undergrowth in a flash.
Nilgai, Chausingha and Chinkara:
Nilgai (blue bull) and chausingha (four-horned antelope) are the antelopes and chinkara (Indian gazelle) the only gazelle found in Bandhavgarh. Nilgai is a good runner. The bull has horns. It both grazes and browses. Sparsely forested hills are their usual haunts. They have the peculiar habit of depositing their droppings at the same spot. Chausingha is the only antelope with two pairs of horns. The females are hornless. They live in open jungle and close to water. They are usually seen alone or in pairs, though their sighting is not easy. Chinkara is of small and elegant build. It lives in wastelands and thin jungles. It requires very little water. Both male and female have horns but hornless females are also not uncommon. All these species are seen in the drier regions of Bandhavgarh.
Wolf, Wild Dog, Fox and Jackal:
All these represent the dog family in the park. These are pack hunters. Settle for small prey when alone but go for larger prey animals when in-group. Wolf is the biggest of all. Wild dogs live in dense forest where there is enough food and water. They act daringly even in front of a tiger when in a large pack. Fox is smaller in size and is usually a solitary hunter. It breeds usually in November-December. Jackal hunts smaller animals. It is a good scavenger also. It lives near villages and is usually active after dusk. The call of the jackal is a long howl and they frequently set each other off by calling in the late evening.
Sloth bear:
This is 65 to 85 cm in height and weighs about 120 to 145 kg. It is a nocturnal animal and looks for food all night. It lives in forest and is quite unpredictable in nature. Sudden encounters of man with a sloth bear are dangerous. Insects are its main food though it likes to eat fruits and honey also. Termites are its favourite food, which it sucks through the gap caused by its missing front teeth.
Wild pig:
This is an omnivore animal. A well grown male stands 90 cm high at shoulder and may weigh more than 230 kg. The tushes are well developed in males. No animal is more destructive to crops than wild pigs. They are highly prolific and breed throughout the year. They are easily seen in the Park.
Langur:
Langurs are 60 to 75 cm high when seated, the tail length being 90 to 100 cm. They weigh between 9 to 16 kg. They are more arboreal in habit. Langurs are pure vegetarians. Leopard is their major enemy. The females have young ones every two years with gestation period of about six months. They are the most easily sighted animal in the Park with chital. This commonly seen association is a unique protective mechanism.
Birds:
Bandhavgarh is well represented in terms of avifauna. The riparian vegetation along streams and marshes is particularly rich in bird life. Apart from this, Bandhavgarh has a variety of habitats, woodlands, grasslands, high hills, cliffs and ponds, catering to the needs of different bird species both resident and migratory. Around 240 avifaunal species are found here. This includes birds of prey, vultures, grebes, cormorants, ducks, kingfishers, herons, egrets, storks, hornbills, barbets, woodpeckers, flycatchers and many others. Sarus cranes visit the Reserve for breeding during monsoon and may be seen up to November.
Great Cormorant (Pan kowwa) and Darter (Banwai):
These beautiful black birds are easily seen in the park near ponds and streams. They hunt fish by diving.
Another species, the Darter, not as common, is also known as Snake Bird because while swimming the body remains submerged, the small head and sinuous neck looks like a snake.
Lesser Adjutant Stork (Chandiyari):
Globally threatened though easily seen in the Park, this big bird (standing height 110-120 cm) cannot be missed near Siddha Baba and Rajbehra meadows. It walks along the edge of the wetland or water hunting for snails and fish.
Indian Roller (Neelkanth):
The brilliant turquoise and blue pattern on the wings seen while in flight appropriates its name. It feeds on beetles and other insects caught on the ground. It occurs throughout the area, and along the roadside it can be seen sitting on stumps from where it swoops down grasshoppers and mantis. It is a very photogenic bird always ready to be clicked.
Red Wattled Lapwing (Titeheri):
A common and familiar bird of cultivation, open country and marshes, it is found throughout the area. Often noisy, it has a loud, penetrating; ‘did he do it’ call.
Common Kingfisher (Chhota Kilkili):
Blue and green in colour, this bird is commonly seen throughout the area. It nests in a tunnel by the waterside and feeds on small fish, tadpoles and aquatic insects.
White Breasted Kingfisher (Kilkila):
This large kingfisher is seen near water where it catches fish and insects. It has a distinctive loud call.
Asian Paradise Flycatcher (Dudhraj):
It is the state bird of Madhya Pradesh. Adult male is silvery white with metallic black crested head and two long, narrow ribbon-like feathers in tail. Females and young males are chestnut. It frequents well-watered and shady forest, and gardens and usually feeds on flies. The river Charanganga, just before Siddha Baba, is a preferred place of this majestic bird in summer.
Lesser Whistling Duck (Chhoti Silhi):
It is found in water bodies near human habitations even if the water is partially polluted. It nests in tree holes and also reed beds. It is a great diver and grazer.
Crested Serpent Eagle (Dogra cheel):
This, a very beautiful bird of prey, feeds on snakes, frogs and smaller birds in the forest. It is easily identifiable by the crest on its head. It requires large forest trees for nesting.
Changeable Hawk Eagle (Shah baaz):
A graceful slender eagle, which has a prominent white band. It is a noisy bird with a shrill cry. It has earned a reputation for stealing poultry although usually feeds on jungle fowl, quails, reptiles and small mammals.
Red Jungle Fowl (Lal Jungli murgha):
This colourful bird is the ancestor of all domestic poultry. A very shy bird, it is often seen on the forest roads and fire lines. It has a prominent tail with curved feathers. The female is smaller and is brown in colour. It feeds on food grains, vegetable shoots, insects, and lizards.
Greater Flameback (Kathfora):
The commonest of the woodpeckers, this beautiful golden coloured bird is very often spotted on the trunk of trees. Using its long, thick and pointed beak it taps on the bark of the tree and feeds on insects and larvae that live in it.
Brahminy Starling (Myna) (Puhayya):
This is a familiar bird around towns and is also commonly seen in lightly wooded countryside. It is known to eat poisonous fruits of yellow oleander (Thevatia nerifolia). It is also cross pollinator of forest trees like Erythrina, Butea, Salmalia, Madhuka, Capparis etc. and is also an important insect controller.
Blackhooded Oriole (Topidar Peelak):
This bird has an unmistakable bright yellow colour with a black patch on its head and a bright pink bill and crimson eyes. It keeps much to leafy trees and bushes in well-wooded country and gardens and is usually noticed as it flies from one tree to another. It feeds on insects, fruits of Ficus trees and berries. It plays a very important role in seed dispersal and control of insect population. It is often detected by its fluty whistle.
Purple Sunbird (Baingani Shakkarkhora):
This small, metallic blue coloured bird has a slender curved beak used to suck flower nectar. It also feeds on insects and spiders. It is a familiar bird in gardens but is also common in thick forest. It is an important bird in fostering cross-pollination. The female of this species is distinctly different from the male. It is also a good songster.
Indian Grey Hornbill (Slaty Dhanesh):
Hornbill numbers are indicative of larger and older trees in the area. They help in seed dispersal, as it is a fruit-eating bird. During its breeding, the female imprisons herself during incubation into a tree hole by plastering up the entrance and leaving a small slit. During this period, the male feeds the female through this slit.
Fantails (Nachni):
Fantails are a delight to watch as they flit and posture restlessly in the undergrowth, flirting the tail and chasing flies or pirouetting up a tree trunk. It feeds on flying insects, especially flies and thus plays an important role in the eco-system.
Oriental Magpie Robin (Dayal):
This is one of the most familiar birds seen in town and villages as well as forests. It lives on insects chiefly picked off the ground and flower nectar. It is a fine songster producing a variety of whistling sounds.
Grey Tree Pie (Slaty Tarupik ):
This bird with its unmistakable long tail is an omnivore and eats insects, small birds, reptiles and carrion. It has a large variety of calls, some loud, harsh and others pleasing and melodious. Tree pies are always associated with predators.
Reptiles
Reptiles are cold-blooded vertebrate (i.e. having backbone) animals and need sun’s warmth to be active. Their bodies are covered with tough waterproof scales. Snakes, lizards, skink, turtle and calotes belonging to this group are found in Bandhavgarh.
Indian Rock Python (Ajgar):
This is a thick bodied, smooth scaled, slow moving non-poisonous snake, which feeds on mainly rodents, fruit bats, birds, jackals, civets, dear and wild pigs. They are nocturnal and need large, undisturbed areas to hunt and hide in.
Common Vine Snake (Harahara):
This is a green, long, slender and smooth scaled snake. This is diurnal and usually seen on low bushes or trees, rarely on ground. It feeds mainly on lizards, frogs, small birds and mice. It is mildly venomous.
Russell’s Viper (Daboia):
This is a brown snake with three longitudinal series of prominent, large brown or black oval or round spots. The head is triangular which is broader than neck. It is nocturnal and feeds on rodents. It is highly venomous.
Striped Keelback (Dhoria):
This is a slender bodied snake with keeled scales. It has brown back with two distinct ribbon-like yellowish stripes from neck to tip of tail. It is one of India’s most common diurnal snakes. It feeds on insects, tadpoles, small toads and frogs. It is non-venomous.
Bengal Monitor Lizard (Goh):
One of the largest lizards, monitor lizards have elongated head, unusually long neck and tail. They are carnivores and feed on insects, crabs, molluscs, rodents, birds and carrion. They are fond of eggs. They eat any animal, which they can overpower. Once spotted it runs off into cover at an unexpectedly rapid pace.
Skink (Bhabani):
It is generally small ground dwelling very common lizard easily recognized by their glossy scales. The small limbs and elongated body give it the appearance of a snake. It mainly feeds on insects. It slips through dry leaves looking for its prey.
Butterflies and other insects
Butterflies:
Butterflies are one of the most beautiful and colourful of insects sometimes also called flying flowers or flying jewels. Greeks believed that when the soul leaves the body, it flies to heaven like a butterfly. They do not bite or sting. Butterflies belong to order lepidoptera of class insecta.
One can mistake a moth for a butterfly. But the most significant difference between them is in the structure of their antennae. The antennae of butterflies always have club-like swelling either at the tip or just before it. The antennae of moths are never clubbed and maybe branched, thread-like or feathery.
Butterflies are very important part of nature’s food chain because of their abundance and short life cycle. They form the preferred food of many species of birds, reptiles, spiders and predatory insects. Butterflies are extremely sensitive to the changes in habitat and weather conditions, thus act as indicators of environmental changes. They are also very important pollinating agents of a variety of floral species.
Bandhavgarh harbours more than 75 species of butterflies.
Spiders: Several species of spiders are found in Bandhavgarh. They build different types of fascinating webs. The giant wood spiders with their enormous orb webs are a beautiful sight especially in early mornings when they sparkle with dew. The large female usually sits in the center of the web while smaller males await a chance to mate. Once they mate, the female catches and eats the poor male.
Moths: Several beautiful moths are found in Bandhavgarh at night because of their nocturnal nature. The Moon moth and the Owl moth are large spectacular moths. The Moon moth is silvery pale green with elongated wings that form two tail like ribbons. The Owl moth is a large brown moth with two distinctive eye-like spots which give it an appearance of a large staring predator that is enough to scare off its predators.
You can never miss to hear the song of Cicada, a big size fly, during summers, which is their mating call.
An area of about 207 sq. km. has been identified as tourism zone within the Park. This area has further been divided in three tourism zones. Each area has its own typical features and one can enjoy both the wildlife as well as nature's bounty while visiting Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve.
Zone I-The Tala Zone
1. Siddha Baba: The holy meadow.
The marshy meadow is said to be the abode of Siddha Baba or Lord Shiva. The diverse habitat of hills, grassland and riparian zone results in good sighting of wild fauna especially sambhar and chital.
2. Chakradhara: The sprawling meadow.
Surrounded by hillocks, this marshy meadow is rich in both flora & fauna. A proliferating fern, availability of food, water and cover makes it an ideal place for the sighting of wild animals including tigers.
3. Chakradhara Hide: Hideout to watch wildlife.
A strategically located hide to watch wildlife in the densely populated Chakradhara meadow.
4. Gopalpur Pond: A place for bird watching.
Approach with a slow drive may give moments of memorable sighting of avian fauna like kingfishers, storks, lapwings & stilts.
5. Badi Gufa: Ancient monument of past.
This is the biggest man made cave of the Park dating back to 10th century A.D. Apart from its archaeological importance this cave is the abode of a variety of bats.
6. Shesh-shaiya: Origin of river Charanganga.
The statue of Lord Vishnu, the preserver, reclining on the seven-hooded serpent dating back to 10th century AD, is the classic example of the architectural treasure of the past. The vicinity around is rich in fruit bearing trees. The lifeline of the park is well named as Charanganga as this river originates and flows through the feet, charan of Lord Vishnu. A species of canebrakes is present on the slopes of Bandhavgarh hillock at Shesh-shaiya. From here one can walk to the gate of the Bandhavgarh Fort. The walk is a birdwatchers paradise. If lucky, one can see a pair of resident Shaheen falcons and Malabar Pied Hornbills that frequent this area.
7. Bandhavgarh Fort: The fort of brother.
It is a treasure of archeology and history. Its history remains obscured with only sparse but tantalizing glimpses into the past afforded by the fascinating inscriptions written in Brahmi script in the carved out caves. One can climb the fort on foot from Shesh-shaiya. Every year on the occasion of Janmashtami (birthday of Lord Krishna) thousands of devotees swarm in the Bandhavadheesh temple adjacent to the remnants of the Fort.
8. Ketkiha: Pandanus point.
This wet patch of aromatic plant "Pandanus" (Kewra) in the shadow of lofty Jamun and Arjun trees is the real treasure of floristic wealth of the Reserve.
9. Bhitari Hide: Hideout to watch wildlife.
A place facing Bhitari Wah meadow to watch wildlife in tranquility.
10. Bhitari Wah: Tranquility in wilderness.
A drive along the meadow induces thrills of jungle. An important medicinal plant Buch (Achorus calamus) is found here.
11. Sita Mandap: Nature’s creation.
This rock intact over a stream in the shape of a bridge, gives an impression of a 'Mandap' (arch). The famous tigress of Bandhavgarh ‘Sita’ got her name after this place.
12. Three Cave Point: The archeological remains.
These caves, visible from Ganesh hillock road, are the mute testimony of rich historical past. Wild animals use these caves for shelter especially sloth bear.
13. Vulture Nest: A vulture nest place.
This is a gorge type terrain near ‘Sita Mandap’ where on the rocky sides of nallah vulture nests may be seen.
14. Ghoda-demon: The deep gorge.
This narrow and deep gorge is the creation of geological process.
15. Rampur Hillock: Photographer’s point.
Panoramic view of undulating terrain of the Tiger Reserve is clear from this point. Photographers may capture the sylvan beauty of sal and bamboo forests.
16. Banbehi Hide: A hideout to watch wildlife.
A hide facing perennial nallah Banbei to watch wildlife.
17. Andhiyari Jhiriya: Sparkling stream in darkness.
Crowned by lofty mango, arjun and saptaparni (Alstonia Scholaris) trees, this stream gives a feeling of awesome wilderness.
Zone II-The Magdhi Zone
1. Charger Point: In memory of ‘Charger’.
‘Charger’ the beloved male tiger of Bandhavgarh, dominated the tourism zone for a decade. He died on 29th September 2000 and rests here in peace.
2. Dinosaur Rock: Nature’s wonder
Rocky outcrop surrounded by greenery, this natural wonder reminds of the ‘Jurassic Age’
3. Bhadrashila Hide: A hideout to watch wildlife.
A hide facing Bhadrashila pond to watch wild animals and birds.
4. Mahaman Pond: Place to quench the thirst.
This waterhole surrounded by dense bamboo clumps is an ideal place to watch variety of herbivores as well as some carnivores.
5. Sookhi Talab: A birdwatchers’ paradise.
This waterhole located in a meadow attracts lots of waterfowls including black storks, woolly-necked storks, lesser adjutant storks, herons and ibises as well as red jungle fowl. If lucky, one can also spot a tiger.
6. Rajbehra: The Bandhaini view.
This marshy meadow is the origin of river Damnar. One can have the clear view of Bandhaini hillock from here. Sprawling meadow with water overflowing over the stop dam almost throughout the year harbours many vultures and herds of chital, sambhar and wild pigs.
7. Climber’s Point: Nature’s beauty.
Woody climbers such as Butea superba and Bauhinia vahlii reaching from one tree to another amidst the lush green sal trees offer spectacular view for the tourists.
8. Suwari Wah: A pig meadow.
A meadow located on the southwestern boundary of the Park is a place frequented by wild pigs.
9. Sehra Dadra: The Fort view.
This is the biggest meadow of the Reserve. In the month of June breeding pair of Saras Crane can be seen in and around this meadow. It harbours the insectivore plant Drosera. One captures the majestic view of Bandhavgarh hill from here.
10. Sookhi Dam: A place to look out for tiger.
A seasonal water source, this place is frequented by tigers and is located on Park periphery.
11. Baherha: A tiger meadow.
This meadow is a favourite haunt of tigers.
12. Patiha Camp: An elephant camp.
A temporary elephant camp located in picturesque marshy grassland.
13. Dabhadol Tank:
A perennial artificial water tank, which attracts a large number of winter visiting birds.
14. Badbada:
A good grassland which attracts lot of herbivores such as chital, nilgai, chinkara etc.
15. Kerhawah:
A marshy grassland with perennial spring with a small patch of wild banana, hence the name.
16. Dhaua Tower:
A hillock with a patrolling camp with a 360º panoramic view of forests.
Zone III-The Khitauli Zone
1. Charki Dongri:
A hillock with wireless station giving a wide view of forests.
2. Kumbhi Kachhar:
A forest patch with bamboo and grasslands attracting large number of herbivores and a good tiger habitat with frequent tiger presence.
3. Garhpuri Dam:
An irrigation dam on the periphery of village Garhpuri attracting a large number of winter visiting birds.
4. Nigahi Nala:
A perennial water course and summer abode of tiger.
5. Tedka Munara:
A good wildlife habitat attracting with large number of herbivores and a good tiger and leopard habitats.
6. Marjadgarh Tower:
An old place of worship now an important wireless station and fire watch tower atop a hillock, giving a wide panoramic view of the surrounding.
7. Umrar River:
A wide river bed with picturesque bank. Ideal for an interaction with nature.
8. Chhulaha Camp:
A patrolling camp in a grassland full of Butea or Palash or Chhulaha trees on the bank of Umrar river.
1. Bamera Dam:
A scenic place in the Panpatha sanctuary, situated 12 km from Tala. It is a place to watch a variety of birds.
2. Chenchpur Fall:
A picturesque fall 45 kms from Tala on the river Johilla forming a short stretch of the south-eastern boundary of the Park.
3. Majhauli Dam:
A beautiful place for bird watching, 16 kms from Tala on way to Panpatha.
Tourist Information
How to Reach There:
Entrance to the park is located at Tala. It is a small village on Umaria - Rewa State Highway. Another existing gate is at Gohdi, the other end of the present tourism zone.
By Road: Private transport buses are available from district headquarters Umaria (32 km), Katni (97 km), Shahdol (102 km) and Rewa (155 km).
By Rail: Nearest railway stations are Umaria (32 km) on South Eastern Railway, Katni (97 km) and Satna (120 km) on West Central Railway.
By Air: Jabalpur (159 km) and Khajuraho (232 km) are the nearest airports. From Khajuraho it is a 6 hrs drive to Tala via Satna-Maihar-Barhi-Khitauli.
Visiting Period:
The Tiger Reserve remains open for tourism from October 1 to June 30. The best season to have a feeling of verdant forest is the winter and to have a piercing view of the forest and wild animals is the summer.
Park Timings:
| October 1 to Feb 15 |
- |
6.30 am to 11.00 am & 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm |
| Feb 16 to March 31 |
- |
6.00 am to 11.00 am & 3.00 pm to 6.00 pm |
| April 1 to June 30 |
- |
5.30 am to 10.00 am & 4.00 pm to 7.00 pm |
Dos and Don’ts for Visitors:
1. Abide by the Park rules.
2. Obtain a Permit before entering the Park.
3. Take official guide with you and obey the guide.
4. Don't take mobile phones inside the Park.
5. Don't get down, unless told by the guide.
6. Drive slow. Maximum speed limit is 20 km/h.
7. Don't blow horn.
8. Don't litter with cans, bottles, plastic bags, etc.
9. Always carry drinking water.
10. Wait for your turn to ride elephant and always obey the mahout.
11. Don't remove any forest property.
12. Maintain silence and discipline during excursions.
13. Don't chase or tease animals.
14. Don’t smoke or lit fire, it can cause forest fire.
15. Don't shoot with gun. Shoot only with camera.
16. Animals have the right of the way.
Some useful tips:
- The coldest months are December and January. In severe winters the night temperature may fall to sub-zero (-1°C to -2°C) level.
- The hottest period is from late April to second week of June during which the temperature may shoot up to 46°C.
- If the monsoon sets early, the park may be closed even before 30th June.
- Accommodation of around 560 beds is available. The tariff usually ranges between around Rs. 1000 and 3000 per double-bedded room.
- Around 65 to 70 private gypsies are available for Park excursions in Tala.
- The peak visitation periods are a few days before and after Diwali and Holi and from mid December to mid January.
Other useful information:
- Nearest SBI ATM is at Umaria.
- Nearest petrol pumps are at Tala and Umaria.
- Nearest Primary Health Centre is at Manpur (14 km from Tala) and a mini PHC is also at Tala.
- Nearest Medical store is at Tala.
- Nearest Post Office is at Tala.
- Nearest Police Chowki is at Tala.
Where to stay:
Government Accommodations:
1. Forest Rest House at Tala (Forest Deptt)
2. Family Suite at Tala (Forest Deptt)
3. B.T.C. at Tala (Forest Deptt)
4. Forest Tent at Tala (Forest Deptt)
5. P.W.D. Rest House, Tala
6. White Tiger Forest Lodge, Tala (MPTDC)
Tel: 07627-265366, Mob: 9425143527, e-mail: bplinfo@mptourism.com
Private Hotels:
- Anantvan Ashram at Mardari
Tel: 07653-280501, Mob: 9425331212, e-mail: moredhuruv@yahoo.com
- Baghela Hotel at Tala
Tel: 07627-265379, Mob: 9425343739.
- Bandhavgarh Jungle Lodge at Tala
Tel: 07627-265317; Mob: 9425331230; e-mail: bjltala@yahoo.com
- Camp Aranyaa at Kuchawahi
Mob: 9425096310, e-mail: reservation@camparanyaa.com
- Camp Mewarh (Rajasthan Lodge) at Bijharia
Tel: 07627-265395, Mob: 9414159797.
- Camp Surguja at Ranchha
Mob: 9425254054.
- Geetanjali Hotel at Tala
Mob: 9425181742.
- Jungle Mantra (Delhi Resort) at Ranchha
Mob: 9425331207.
- Wild Haven Resort, Ranchha Road Tala
Mob: 9415010437, 9425150970, 9425152945
wildhavenresort@gmail.com
- Kumkum Home at Tala
Tel: 07627-265324; Mob: 9425472999.
- Lakhbariya Hotel at Tala
- Mahua Kothi (Taj Wilderness Lodge) at Tala
Tel: 07627-265402, Mob: 9425412877.
- Maharaja Royal Tiger Retreat Lodge (Kothi) at Tala
Tel: 07627-265306; Mob: 9425180898.
- Mogli Resort at Bijharia
Mob: 9425331245, e-mail: resortmogli@yahoo.com
- Nature Heritage (Agra Lodge) at Tala
Tel: 07627-265351; Mob: 9425331202.
- Parasi Lodge at Parasi
Tel: 07653-280505; Mob: 9350200507.
- Royal Tiger Resort at Tala
Tel: 07627-265375; Mob: 9425194717.
- Taal Hill Resort at Mahaman
Tel: 07653-280508, Mob: 9425150685, e-mail: taalresort@hotmail.com
- Tiger Den Resort at Tala
Tel: 07627-265365, Mob: 9425331208, e-mail: sailendratiwari@hotmail.com
- Tiger Lodge at Tala
Tel: 07627-265373, Mob: 9425427518.
- Tiger Trails Resort (Bombay Lodge) at Bijharia
Tel: 07627-265325, 265326; Mob: 9425428177; e-mail: iawr@vsnl.com
- Tiwari Resort at Tala
Tel: 07627-265309, Mob: 9425331209.
- V. Patel Resort (Khajuraho Lodge)
- Whispering Grass Lodge (Allahabad Lodge) at Kuchawahi
Tel: 07627-265328, Mob: 9425331236, e-mail: bharatmandhyan@yahoo.com
- Z.T.V. Resort at Tala
Tel: 07627-265314, Mob: 9425311200, e-mail: gandhi21@w.w.f.rediff.com
Bijharia – 3 km from Tala Kuchawahi – 4 km from Tala
Mahaman – 8 km from Tala Mardari – 18 km from Tala
Parasi – 11 km from Tala Ranchha – 4 km approx. from Tala
For reservation of forest accommodations and other information contact:
The Field Director or Deputy Director,
Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, Umaria 484661
Tel: 07653-222214, Telefax: 07653-222724.
e-mail: dirbgarhnp@mp.gov.in, fdbtr_umaria@yahoo.com
Check-list of Birds of Bandhavgarh
Family: PODICIPEDIDAE |
1. |
Little Grebe |
Tachybaptus ruficollis |
PHALACROCORACIDAE |
2. |
Great cormorant |
Phalacrocorax carbo |
3. |
Darter |
Anhinga rufa |
ARDEIDAE |
4. |
Grey Heron |
Ardea cinerea |
5. |
Purple Heron |
Ardea purpurea |
6. |
Pond Heron |
Ardeola grayii |
7. |
Cattle Egret |
Bubulcus ibis |
8. |
Large Egret |
Ardea alba |
9. |
Intermediate Egret |
Egretta intermedia |
10. |
Little Egret |
Egretta garzetta |
11. |
Black bittern |
Dupetor flavicolis |
CLONIIDAE |
12. |
Openbill stork |
Anastomus oscitans |
13. |
Wooly (white)-necked stork |
ciconia episcopus |
14. |
Black stork |
Ciconia nigra |
15. |
Lesser Adjutant Stork |
Leptoptilos javanicus |
THRESKIORNITHIDAE |
16. |
Black-headed Ibis |
Threskiornis melanocephalus |
17. |
Black Ibis |
Pseudibis papillosa |
ANATIDAE |
18. |
Barheaded Goose |
Anser indicus |
19. |
Lesser whistling duck |
Dendrocygna javanica |
20. |
Ruddy Shelduck |
Tadorna ferruginea |
21. |
Northern Pintail |
Anas acuta |
22. |
Common Teal |
Anas crecca |
23. |
Common Pochard |
Aythya ferina |
24. |
Cotton Teal |
Nettapus coromandelianus |
25. |
Comb Duck |
Sarkidiornis melanotos |
ACCIPITRIDAE |
26. |
Black-shouldered Kite |
Elanus caerulus |
27. |
Oriental honey Buzzard |
Pernis ptilorhynchus |
28. |
Black Kite |
Milvus migrans |
29. |
Shikra |
Accipiter badius |
30. |
Eurasian Sparrow hawk |
Accipiter nisus |
31. |
Northern Goshawk |
Accipiter gentiles |
32. |
White-eyed Buzzard |
Butastur teesa |
33. |
Changeable Hawk Eagle |
Spizaetus cirrhatus |
34. |
Bonelli's Eagle |
Hieraaetus fasciatus |
35. |
Steppe Eagle |
Aquila nipalensis |
36. |
Lesser Spotted Eagle |
Aquila pomarina |
37. |
Grey-headed Fish Eagle |
Ichthyophaga ichthyaetus |
38. |
Red-headed (king)Vulture |
Sarcogyps calvus |
39. |
India (long-billed) Vulture |
Gyps indicus |
40. |
White-rumped Vulture |
Gyps bengalensis |
41. |
Egyptian (scavenger) Vulture |
Neophron percnopterus |
42. |
Hen harrier |
Circus cyaneus |
43. |
Pied Harrier |
Circus melanoleucos |
44. |
Eurasian Marsh Harrier |
Circus aeruginosus |
45. |
Short-toed Snake Eagle |
Circaetus gallicus |
46. |
Crested Serpent Eagle |
Spilornis cheela |
47. |
Osprey |
Pandion haliaetus |
FALCONIDAE |
48. |
Peregrine Falcon |
Falco peregrinus |
49. |
Eurasian Hobby |
Falco subbuteo |
50. |
Common Kestrel |
Falco tinnunculus |
PHLASIANIDAE |
51. |
Painted Francolin |
Francolinus pictus |
52. |
Grey Francolin |
Francolinus pondicerianus |
53. |
Jungle Bush Quail |
Perdicula asiatica |
54. |
Painted Spurfowl |
Galloperdix lunulata |
55. |
Red Jungle fowl |
Gallus gallus |
56. |
Indian peafowl |
Pavo cristatus |
TURNICIDAE |
57. |
Barred button (Common Bustard)
Quail |
Turnix suscitator |
GRUIDAE |
58. |
Sarus Crane |
Grus antigone |
RALLIDAE |
59. |
White-breasted Waterhen |
Amaurornis phoenicurus |
60. |
Common Moorhen |
Gallinula chloropus |
JACANIDAE |
61. |
Bronze-winged Jacana |
Metopidius indicus |
ROSTRATULIDAE |
62. |
Greater Painted Snipe |
Rostratula benghalensis |
RECURVIROSTRIDAE |
63. |
Black-winged Stilt |
Himantopus himantopus |
BURHINIDAE |
64. |
Eurasian Thick-knee (Stone Curlew) |
Burhinus oedicnemus |
65. |
Great Stone Plover |
Esacus magnirostris |
CHARADRIIDAE |
66. |
Redwattled Lapwing |
Vanellus indicus |
67. |
Spurwinged Lapwing |
Vanellus spinosus |
68. |
Yellow-wattled Lapwing |
Vanellus malabaricus |
69. |
Little Ringed Plover |
Charadrius dubius |
70. |
Lesser Sand Plover |
Charadrius mongolus |
71. |
Common Greenshank |
Tringa nebularia |
72. |
Spotted Redshank |
Tringa erythropus |
73. |
Green Sandpiper |
Tringa ochropus |
74. |
Wood Sandpiper |
Tringa glareola |
75. |
Common Sand piper |
Actitis hypoleucos |
76. |
Pintail Snipe |
Gallinago stenura |
77. |
Temminck's Stint |
Calidris temminckii |
78. |
Little Stint |
Calidris minuta |
LARIDAE |
79. |
River Tern |
Sterna aurantia |
80. |
Black-bellied Tern |
Stema acuticauda |
PTEROCLIDAE |
81. |
Painted Sandgrouse |
Pterocles indicus |
COLUMBIDAE |
82. |
Yellow-footed Green Pigeon |
Treron phoenicoptera |
83. |
Rock Pigeon |
Columba livia |
84. |
Oriental Turtle Dove |
Streptopelia orientalis |
85. |
Eurasian Collared Dove |
Streptopelia decaocto |
86. |
Red Collared Dove |
Streptopelia tranquebarica |
87. |
Spotted Dove |
Streptopelia chinensis |
88. |
Laughing Dove |
Streptopelia senegalensis |
89. |
Emerald Dove |
Chalcophaps indica |
PSITTACIDAE |
90. |
Alexandrine Parakeet |
Psittacula eupatria |
91. |
Rose-ringed Parakeet |
Psittacula krameri |
92. |
Plum-headed Parakeet |
Psittacula cyanocephala |
CUCULIDAE |
93. |
Pied Cuckoo |
Clamator jacobinus |
94. |
Common Hawk Cuckoo |
Heirococcyx varius |
95. |
Indian Cuckoo |
Cuculus micropterus |
96. |
Eurasian Cuckoo |
Cuculus canorus |
97. |
Grey-bellied Cuckoo |
Cacomantis passerinus |
98. |
Drongo Cuckoo |
Surniculus lugubris |
99. |
Asian Koel |
Eudynamys scolopacea |
100. |
Sirkeer Cuckoo |
Taccocua leschenaultii |
101. |
Crow – pheasant |
Centropus sinensis |
STRIGIDAE |
102. |
Collared Scops Owl |
Otus bakkamoena |
103. |
Brown Fish Owl |
Ketupa zeylonensis |
104. |
Jungle Owlet |
Glaucidium radiatum |
105. |
Brown Hawk Owl |
Ninox scutulata |
106. |
Spotted Owlet |
Athene brama |
107. |
Mottled Wood Owl |
Strix ocellata |
CAPRIMULGIDAE |
108. |
Grey Nightjar |
Caprimulgus indicus |
109. |
India Nightjar |
Caprimulgus asiaticus |
110. |
Savanna Nightjar |
Caprimulgus affinis |
APODIDAE |
111. |
Whiterumped Spinetail |
Chaetura sylvatica |
112. |
House Swift |
Apus affinis |
113. |
Crested Treen Swift |
Hemiprocne longipennis |
ALCEDINIDAE |
114. |
Pied Kingfisher |
Ceryle rudis |
115. |
Common Kingfisher |
Alcedo atthis |
116. |
Stork-billed Kingfisher |
Halcyon capensis |
117. |
White-throated Kingfisher |
Halcyon smyrnensis |
MEROPIDAE |
118. |
Green Bee-eater |
Merops orientalis |
119. |
Blue-bearded Bee-eater |
Nyctyornis athertoni |
CORACIIDAE |
120. |
Indian Roller |
Coracias benghalensis |
UPUPIDAE |
121. |
Common Hoopoe |
Upupa epops |
BUCEROTIDAE |
122. |
Indian Grey Hornbill |
Ocyceros birostris |
123. |
Malabar pied hornbill |
Anthracoceros coronatus |
CAPITONIDAE |
124. |
Brown-headed Barbet |
Megalaima zeylanica |
125. |
Coppersmith Barbet |
Mgalaima haemacephala |
PICIDAE |
126. |
Eurasian Wryneck |
Jynk torquilla |
127. |
Rufous Woodpecker |
Celeus brachyurnus |
128. |
Scaly-bellied Woodpecker |
Picus squamatus |
129. |
Black-rumped Flameback |
Dinopium benghalense |
130. |
Yellow-crowned Woodpecker |
Dendrocopos mahrattensis |
131. |
Brown-capped Pigmy Woodpecker |
Picoides nanus |
132. |
White-naped Woodpecker |
Chrysocolaptes festivus |
PITTIDAE |
133. |
Indian Pitta |
Pitta brachyura |
ALAUDIDAE |
134. |
Bengal Bush Lark |
Mirafra assamica |
135. |
Ashy-crowned Sparrow Lark |
Eremopterix grisea |
136. |
Rufous-tailed Lark |
Ammomanes phoenicurus |
HIRUNDINIDAE |
137. |
Plain Martin |
Riparia paludicola |
138. |
Eurasian Crag Martin |
Hirundo rupestris |
139. |
Dusky Crag Martin |
Hirundo concolor |
140. |
Barn Swallow |
Hirundo rustica |
141. |
Wire-tailed Swallow |
Hirundo smithii |
142. |
Red-rumped Swallow |
Hirundo daurica |
LANIDAE |
143. |
Bay-backed Shrike |
Lanius vittatus |
144. |
Long-tailed Shrike |
Lanius schach |
145. |
Brown Shrike |
Lanius cristatus |
ORIOLIDAE |
146. |
Eurasian Golden Oriole |
Oriolus oriouls |
147. |
Black-hooded Oriole |
Oriolus xanthornus |
DECRURIDAE |
148. |
Black Drongo |
Dicrurus macrocercus |
149. |
Ashy Drongo |
Dicrurus leucophaeus |
150. |
White-bellied Drongo |
Dicrurus caerulescens |
151. |
Spangled Drongo |
Dicrurus hottentottus |
152. |
Greater Racket-tailed Drongo |
Dicrurus paradiseus |
STURNIDAE |
153. |
Chestnut-tailed Starling |
Sturnus malabaricus |
154. |
Brahminy Myna |
Sturnus pagodarum |
155. |
Rosy Starling |
Sturnus roseus |
156. |
Asian Pied Starling |
Sturnus contra |
157. |
Common Myna |
Acridotheres tristis |
CORVIDAE |
158. |
Rufous Treepie |
Dendrocitta Vagabunda |
159. |
House Crow |
Corvus splendens |
160. |
Large-billed Crow |
Corvus macrorhynchos |
CAMPEPHAGIDAE |
161. |
Common Wood shrike |
Tephrodornis pondicerianus |
162. |
Large Cuckooshrike |
Coracina macei |
163. |
Black-winged Cuckooshrike |
Coracina melaschistos |
164. |
Black-headed Cuckoo shrike |
Coracina melanoptera |
165. |
Long-tailed Minivet |
Pericrocotus ethologus |
166. |
Small Minivet |
Pericrocotus cinnamomeus |
167. |
White-bellied Minivet |
Pericrocotus erythropygius |
IRENIDAE |
168. |
Common Iora |
Aegithinia tiphia |
169. |
Golden-fronted Leaf bird |
Chloropsis aurifrons |
170. |
Blue-winged Leaf bird |
Chloropsis cochinchinensis |
PYCNOMOTIDAE |
171. |
Red-vented Bulbul |
Pycnonotus cafer |
MUSCICAPIDAE |
172. |
Puff-throated Babbler |
Pellorneum ruficeps |
173. |
White-browed Scimitar Babbler |
Pomatorhinus schisticeps |
174. |
Tawny-bellied Babblerf |
Dumetia hyperythra |
175. |
Yellow-eyed Babblerf |
Chrysomma sinense |
176. |
Jungle Babbler |
|
177. |
Quaker Babbler |
Alcippe poioicephala |
178. |
Asian Brown Flycatcher |
Muscicapa dauurica |
179. |
Red-throated Flycatcher |
Ficedula parva |
180. |
White-browed Blue Flycatcher |
Muscicapa superciliaris |
181. |
Tickell's Blue Flycatcher |
Muscicapa tickelliae tickelliae |
182. |
Verditer Flycatcher |
Muscicapa thalassina |
183. |
Grey-headed Flycatcher |
Culicicapa ceylonensis |
184. |
White-browed Fantail Flycatcher |
Rhipidura aureola |
185. |
Paradise Flycatcher |
Terpsiphone paradisi |
186. |
Black-naped Flycatcher |
Monachus azurea |
187. |
Zitting Cisticola |
Cisticola Juncidis |
188. |
Grey-breasted Prinia |
Prinia hodgsonii |
189. |
Jungle Prina |
Prinia sylvatica |
190. |
Common Tailorbird |
Orthotomus sutorius |
191. |
Clamorous Reed Warbler |
Acrocephalus stentoreus |
192. |
Blyth's Reed Warbler |
Acrocephalus dumetorum |
193. |
Lesser Whitethroat |
Sylvia curruca |
194. |
Common Chiffchaff |
Phylloscopus collybita |
195. |
Tickell's Leaf Warbler |
Phylloscopus affinis |
196. |
Sulphur-bellied Warbler |
Phylloscopus griseolus |
197. |
Dusky Leaf Warbler |
Phylloscopus fuscatus |
198. |
Yellowbrowed Leaf Warbler |
Phylloscopus inornatus |
199. |
Dull Green Leaf Warbler |
Phylloscopus trochiloides |
200. |
Blyth's Leaf Warbler |
Phylloscopus reguloides |
201. |
Rubythroat |
Luscinia calliope |
202. |
Bluethroat |
Luscinia svecica |
203. |
Oriental Magpie Robin |
Copsychus saularis |
204. |
Black Redstart |
Phoenicurus ochruros |
205. |
Common Stonechat |
Saxicola torquata |
206. |
Pied Bushchat |
Saxicola caprata |
207. |
Grey Bushchat |
Saxicola ferrea |
208. |
Indian Robin |
Saxicoloides fulicata |
209. |
Blue-capped Rock Thrush |
Monticola cinchlorhynchus |
210. |
Blue Rock Thrush |
Monticola Solitarius |
211. |
Orange-headed Thrush |
Zoothera citrina |
212. |
Plain-backed Thrush |
Zoothera mollissima |
213. |
Scaly Thrush |
Zoothera dauma |
214. |
Tickell's Thrush |
Turdus unicolor |
PARIDAE |
215. |
Grey Tit |
Parus major |
216. |
Chestnut bellied Nuthatch |
Sitta castanea |
217. |
Spotted Creeper |
Salpornis spilonotus |
MOTACILLIDAE |
218. |
Olive-backed Pipit |
Anthus hodgsoni |
219. |
Paddyfield Pipit |
Anthus rufulus |
220. |
Tawny Pipit |
Anthus campestris |
221. |
Long-billed Pipit |
Anthus similis |
222. |
Forest Wagtail |
Dendronanthus indicus |
223. |
Citrine Wagtail |
Motacilla citreola |
224. |
Grey Wagtail |
Motacilla cinerea |
225. |
White Wagtail |
Motacilla alba |
226. |
Large-browed Wagtail |
Motacilla maderaspatensis |
DICAETDAE |
227. |
Thick-billed Flowerpecker |
Dicaeum angile |
228. |
Pale-billed Flowerpecker |
Dicaeum erythrorynchos |
NECTARINIIDAE |
229. |
Purple Snbird |
Nectarina asiatica |
ZOSTEROPIDAE |
230. |
Oriental White-eye |
Zosterops palpebrosus |
PLOCEIDAE |
231. |
House Sparrow |
Passer domesticus |
232. |
Chestnut-shouldered Petronia |
Petronia xanthocollis |
233. |
Indian Silverbill |
Lonchura malabarica |
234. |
White-rumped Munia |
Lonchura striata |
235. |
Scaly- breasted Munia |
Lonchura punctulata |
FRINGILLIDAE |
236. |
Common Rosefinch |
Carpodacus erythrinus |
237. |
White-capped Bunting |
Emberiza stewarti |
238. |
Crested Bunting |
Melophus lathami |
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