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Satpura National Park is located in south Hoshangabad district in Madhya Pradesh. The 524 Sqkm Park is the core area of the Panchmarchi Biosphere Reserve that includes Bori wildlife sanctuary to its south-west and Panchmarhi wildlife sanctuary to its north-east. The park has an elevation of 320-1,352m with tall sandstone mountains, narrow gorges, ravines, waterfalls, streams and dense forests near the Mahadev hills in the Pachmarhi plateau. The area boasts of two unique species of treed – the sal and the teak besides wide varieties of ferns, mango trees, butterflies and birds

Satpura National park does not conduct guided tiger-spotting tours. However the tigers are spotted at Madai, Churna, Dhal and Paraspani.Jeep Safaris are available in limited numbers. For animal sightings take the Tawa-Doopgarh circuit of 60 km from the edge of the Tawa Reservoir in the plains of Churna in Bori Sanctuary to Doopgarh which is the highest peak in the Satpura Range. The sunsets are simply stunning with the beautiful surroundings. The park can be accessed via kuchcha road from Panchmarhi to Panarpani and Neemghan and there is also a jungle route through Rorighat gate

The park lies in the Panchmarhi Biosphere therefore at least 3-4 days are taken to complete 200-km circuit. Satpura National park has mammals including tiger,bison,sambar,gaur,giant squirrel,nilgai,cheetal,flying squirrel and dhole.One is likely to find birds such as Crested serpent eagle, honey buzzard, black eagle, Malabar pied hornbill, paradise fly catcher

Attractions in Satpura Tiger Reserve It  is not easy to spot wildlife in the reserve which makes it all the more rewarding when you do. However, wildlife that can be found here includes gaur and giant squirrels, chital, sambar, blackbuck, nilgai, tiger, panther, bison, flying squirrel, dhole, crested serpent eagle, honey buzzard, black eagle, Malabar pied hornbill and paradise fly catcher. The best wildlife spotting locations are Madai, Churna, Bori, Dhai and Paraspani. There is also plentiful flora to see.
Other attractions within the reserve include rock shelters and ancient rock paintings, some of which are over 10,000 years old. Bhimbetika is an enroute world heritage site famous for its rock carvings and paintings

How to Reach                                                By Air: The nearest airport Bhopal is connected by daily flights to all Indian Metros. Most resorts have pick-ups facilities. MP Tourism also arranges pick-ups on advance notice.

By Rail: The nearest railhead is at Pipariya from where one can take either taxi or bus.

By Road: NH69 to Hoshangabad, state road to Panchmarhi via Pipariya.MP tourism operates coaches between Bhopal and Pachmarhi.Day taxis are also available