Satpura National Park is one of the most visited national parks which is situated in the Naramdapuram district of Madhya Pradesh. The national park is popular for its diverse wildlife and flora. If you are a botanist then this place should be must visit for you as this park is home to over 1300 species of plants which include more than 62 trees species, 58 species of shrubs, 30 species of small trees, 32 species of climber and around 64 species of grass.
Talking about fauna this national park is home to over 52 species of mammals, 31 species of reptiles and over 300 species of birds which includes 14 endangered species. But the real question is if the national park is all about flora and fauna. Then the answer is the big no. The park also offers various activities which is one of the major reasons behind the growing tourism in the park. The activities include nature walks, safari, birdwatching, etc. But the jeep safari is the most preferred activity and this is because it offers the best experience of exploring the national park. So today in this blog, we are going to talk about the gates of Satpura for the jeep safari.
The Gates for Jeep Safari:
● Madhai Gate: This gate is the most popular gate of all. This park is situated in the middle of the Pipariya - Bhopal route. As this park offers you a view of all types of landscapes which includes valleys, plains, meadows and some hilly areas as well. In this zone, you have a high chance to witness some of the exclusive wildlife species such as leopard, tiger, chital, nilgai, four-horned antelope, rhesus, monkey chinkara, etc. so if you are a wildlife enthusiast then this gate is the one for you.
Safari Timings:
6:00 am - 11:00 am
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
● Panaarpani Gate: The biggest perk of this gate is that it is close to Panchmahri hills which means that it offers a great view to its visitors. This entry gate is popular for the species of plants, water bodies and also you can witness a diverse range of flora and fauna if you enter from this gate. You can enjoy various activities which include trekking, camping, safari, bird watching, butterfly watching, etc. Above all you can witness some of the popular animals such as leopards, tigers, wild dogs and various species of deer.
Safari Timings:
6:00 am - 11:00 am
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
● Bheemkund Gate: This is another very popular gate that is situated in the western part of Satpura National Park. It is just 19 kilometers away from the main road. This gate is popular for the Churna forest safari because it will offer you the best and closest experience of the forest. The name of this gate was taken from the popular rive Bheemkund.
Safari Timings:
6:00 am - 11:00 am
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
