Madhya Pradesh introduced night safaris in three of the national parks in the state. Madhya Pradesh is already known for its robust tourism industry and this step of night safaris is another boost to the sector.
Key Points
- The Night Safaris will be available at Bandhavgarh National Park, Kanha National Park, and Pench National Park.
- These night safaris will allow wildlife enthusiasts to experience majestic animals in the quiet of the night.
- The route of the safaris would be decided by the state keeping in mind the safety of the animals and the tourists both.
- Tourists will be able to book their night safaris on the Wildlife Safari Reservation portal. This portal is operated by the state forest department.
- The night safari can be experienced by tourists at the Bandhavgarh National Park between 6:30 pm and 9:30 pm. The safari would be held in the buffer zone.
- At the Kanha National Park, the safaris would be available from 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm. The park is home to the Barasingha.
- While at Pench National Park, the night safaris will be hosted in the buffer zone between 5:30 pm and 8:30 pm, offering tourists a chance to see animals like Jackal, wild boar, or some beautiful nocturnal birds. Apart from tigers, this park also has a considerable population of leopards.
Bandhavgarh National Park is known for the highest density of Royal Bengal Tigers population worldwide. Kanha National Park is the largest national park in the state.