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Bandhavgarh National Park
Bandhavgarh National Park is a national park in India, established in 1968, covering 448 km² (173 sq mi). It is the #40 largest of India's 116 national parks.
- Area
- 448 km²
- Established
- 1968
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- REW · 93 km
Nearest airports to Bandhavgarh National Park
- 1 REW93 kmstraight line
- 2 JLR109 kmstraight line
- 3 HJR163 kmstraight line
More about Bandhavgarh National Park
Bandhavgarh National Park is one of 116 national parks in India. It covers 448 km² (44,800 ha) — about 57% of the size of New York City, making it the #40 largest national park in India (0.7% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1968, 58 years ago — the first national parks in India date back to 1897. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Bandhavgarh National Park
The closest airport is Rewa Airport, Chorhata, REWA (REW), about 93 km away — around 2 h 1 min by car; alternatively Jabalpur Airport (JLR, 109 km). Other national parks within reach include Mandla Plant Fossils National Park (0 km²), Sanjay National Park (1,675 km²), Panna National Park (543 km²) and Guru Ghasidas - Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve (2,829 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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