Bandhavgarh National Park, Madhya Pradesh

Text And Photography By Theo Allofs

Published October 1, 2006
Updated October 19, 2018

Bandhavgarh National Park is one of the best places in the world to see wild tigers. It’s located in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, an 18-hour train ride southeast of New Delhi. The journey by train is the best and easiest way to reach this remote reserve. The nearest airport is six hours away, and you should avoid the pothole-covered roads that lead to Bandhavgarh.

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