Bandhavgarh
Tiger National Park
The Bandhavgarh National Park lies in the heart of the Vindhya. Bandhavgarh was declared a national park in 1968. This is also White Tiger country. These have been found in the old state of Rewa for many years. The park derives its name from the most prominent hillock of the area, which is said to be given by Hindu Lord Rama to his brother Lakshmana to keep a watch on Lanka (Ceylon). Hence the name Bandhavgarh (Sanskrit: Brother’s Fort).This White Tiger, Mohan, is now stuffed and on display in the palace of the Maharajahs of Rewa, this is a small National Park; compact, yet full of game. The density of the Tiger population at Bandhavgarh is the highest known in India. This park has a large biodiversity. The largest national park in India. The density of the tiger population at Bandhavgarh is one of the highest known in India. The park has a large breeding population of Leopards, and various species of deer. Maharaja Martand Singh of Rewa captured the first white tiger in this region in 1951. This white tiger, Mohan, is now stuffed and on display in the palace of the Maharajas of Rewa.
Near Bandhavgarh
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