Tourist Information

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Tiger sighting is always a matter of chance but regular sightings are reported.
• Cheetal, Sambar, Nilgai, Chinkara, Chowsingha, Langoor, Wildboar, Jackal, are frequently sighted.
• Dynamic dry deciduous forest undergoes dramatic change from lush green in monsoon to desolate dry grey in summer.
• It is part of Bandhavgarh-Sanjay-Guru Ghasidas-Palamau landscape and has been identified as one of four potential tiger meta-populations landscapes which are currently in need of conservation inputs. The terrain of Dubri sanctuary is almost plain while that of Sanjay national park is hilly. Various perennial rivers flow through the reserve viz. Gopad, Banas, Mawai, Mahan, Kodmar, Umrari etc.  Rivers Gopad and Banas flow into the river Son to form Son Gharial Sanctuary which is one of the five places in the world where the critically endangered gharials are breeding in the wild.

PARK TIMINGS:

Daily as follows:

BEST TIME TO VISIT:

November to February

ENTRY GATES:

• Badkadol
• Kholipahari
• Karwahi
• Kusmi

DISTANCES:

HOW TO REACH:

 Park gate Badkadol

Nearest Airport:

Jabalpur (300 km), Varanasi (333 km).

Nearby main Rail-heads:

• Katni (200 km) for those traveling from Mumbai, Delhi and Chennai, Banglore, Nagpur.
• Satna (200 km) for those traveling from Delhi, Allahabad, Kolkata and Varanasi.
• Beohari (40 km) for those traveling from Kolkata, Singrouli.

Transport:

• Reserve does not have any transport facility for the visitors.
• Four wheel drive petrol vehicle is best for wildlife watching and going around the Reserve. Rough terrain, un-metalled roads, steep inclines are difficult for other vehicles.
• Private vehicles can be hired at Chamradol Point.

ACCOMMODATION:

• Tiger Reserve has very good tourist accommodation at Parsili Resort, Dubri Forest Rest House and Bastua Forest Rest House. They are allotted on first come-first-serve basis and on the condition of availability. Reservation is done by SanjayDubriTigerSafari.com

Post Office and telephone :  Majhouli, Beohari, Chamradol    Police Station  :  Majhouli, Beohari, Sidhi Hospital and Bank : Majhouli, Beohari, Sidhi Petrol Pump : All along with the Sidhi-Beohari state highway Guides : Trained guides at Badkadol and Kholipahari entry gate

FEES AND CHARGES:

At present the following rates are applicable. For second and third rounds concessional rates applicable.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

THINGS TO REMEMBER:

• Early mornings and late afternoons are best suited for visiting the forests and sighting of animals.
• Small groups are ideal. While going inside the forest, taking a guide is compulsory.
• Carry drinking water
• Do not disturb or tease animals. Respect animals and their habitats.
• Refrain from smoking or lighting of fire.
• Do not carry any firearms.
• Radio and tape recorders are better left behind. Enjoy the music of the forest.
• Use the designated dustbins for throwing waste Carrying plastics and other non-degradable material is prohibited.
• Do not get out of vehicle at places other than the designated area.
• Visitors are advised to avoid using perfumes and scented oils as these might attract honey bees.
• Please consult your guide for what to see when and where.
• Park Management has the right to close the Reserve any time for management objectives.
• Offences in the Park are dealt in accordance with Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972