Bandhavgarh National Park
Bandhavgarh National Park By Nimisha Jaiswal Bandhavgarh National park is one of the most famous national parks in India. It is far from civilization and located in the Vindhya Hills of the Umaria district in Madhya Pradesh. It is situated at 197 Km north-east of Jabalpur. It covers the area of 450 Sq Km, core area being 105 Sq Km. In 1968, the jungles of Bandhavgarh was declared as a national Park. The name Bandhavgarh has been derived from an ancient fort in a hillock in the Vindhyan ranges of Umaria. It is believed that the fort was given as a gift by Lord Rama to his brother Lakshmana. “ Bandhav” means brother and “Garh” means fort. Hence the name, Bandhavgarh. Bandhavgarh Hill is the highest hill among 32 hills with an altitude of 807m. Bandhavgarh National Park is a land of tigers. It is home to the highest number of Royal Bengal tigers found in the world. Something to feel proud of, isn't' it? There are arou