Bandhavgarh national park, bandhavgarh tigers, Bandhavgarh resort, Mapple resort Bandhavgarh

Bandhavgarh National Park is on of the most popular Tiger reserves and national parks of India, situated in the state of Madhya Pradesh near Umaria. Spread over a small area of 105 km², the park has one of hte most. The buffer is spread over the forest divisions of Umaria and Katni and totals 437 km². 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 Laxman to keep a watch on Lanka. Hence the name Bandhavgarh (Sanskrit: Brother's Fort). Bandhavgarh is home to the highest density of Bengal tigers known in the world. 

Mapple Resort at Bandhavgarh is a luxury accommodation in form of rooms and cottages providing all the modern facilities. The Cottage provides a private machan and both the rooms and cottages provide

• 24 hrs Hot Water
• Cable TV
• Tea / Coffee maker
• Safe
• Mini bar

The resort also offers a swimming pool, a multicuisine restaurant and some good open areas to laze around.

The resort is ideally located close to the jungle.

Jungle Safari at Bandhavgarh
Jungle safari at Bandhavgarh can be done by open air four wheel drive jeeps or by Elephant safari. Timings are fixed and and available in the morning(730-1030) and afternoon(1500-1730). (Opening from 16th October '09)