Overview

With the inclusion of Pachmarhi & Bori Sanctuaries and Satpura Tiger Reserve, Satpura National Park spans 1427 km2 in the Madhya Pradesh districts of Hoshangabad and Chhindwara. The Satpura Range serves as the source of its name. The Sanskrit term "saptpura" (sapta means "seven" and pura means "mountain") signifies "seven mountains." Captain James Forsyth of the Bengal Lancers was the first to investigate it, and because of its ecological and commercial significance, it was one of the first areas in India to be designated as a Reserved Forest Area. Additionally, it was declared a tiger reserve in 2000 and is now known as Satpura Tiger Reserve (STR).

Due to the Satpura Tiger Reserve's connection to a diverse Central Indian forest ecology, it has a high biodiversity. Over 1300 plant species, including teak, Sal, tendu, mahua (Indian butter-tree), bel (stone-apple), bamboos, grasses, and more, may be found in the Satpura Tiger Reserve. More than 50 species of mammals, 254 bird species, 30 reptile species, 50 butterfly species, 62 tree species, 30 small tree species, 58 shrub species, 32 climber species, and nearly 64 grass species can be found in Satpura Tiger Reserve along with significant medicinal plants and endemic rare herbs.

There is a sizable and diverse population of wildlife in Satpura National Park and the area surrounding it, which is uncommon in other national parks. This forest's ecosystem is distinctive, and there is a sizable and diverse population of wildlife in Satpura National Park and the area surrounding it, which is uncommon in other national parks. The list of wildlife species that are now present demonstrates the unique environment and lengthy history of wildlife conservation in this woodland area. Given that they are currently uncommon in India, Indian Giant Squirrels are one of Satpura Tiger Reserve's unique features. Pandav, Dhoopgarh (the highest mountain of the Satpura Mountain Range), Bee Falls, Denwa Reservoir, Shri Nagdwar Swami Temple, and Rock Paintings are a few well-known attractions in Satpura National Park.

General information

Established: 1981
Area: 824 square kilometers
Star mammals: Leopards, Wild dog, Sloth bear, Gaur, Tigers, Black buck, four Horned antelopes and Indian Giant squirrel is one of the special feature of Satpura
Star birds: - Malabar whistling Thrush, Malabar pied Hornbill, Indian Paradise Flycatcher, Honey Buzzard, Red headed Vulture & Winter migratory Birds
Forest type: semi-evergreen sal and bamboo forest with grassland .