Satpura
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SATPURA

Satpura National Park, situated in the lap of Central India is a fine example of elegance and admirable natural beauty. Established in 1981, this park is located in the Hoshangabad district of Madhya Pradesh and is spread over Satpura hills on highlands of Central India. The park adjoins the pristine hill station of Pachmarhi and forms an area of 1427 sq.km. after enclosing Pachmarhi and Bori Wildlife Sanctuary. The blissful landscape of Satpura National Park speaks of a thousand views. As one of the greatest English poets John Keats had said, “A thing of beauty is a joy forever,” the words are congruous with the awe-inspiring beauty of the park that consists of dense forests, tickling rivulets, ravines and wetlands, mountain terrain and is sumptuous in its flora and fauna.

<p>Jungle Safari has its own joy and thrill. The safari tickets can be booked online through the website mponline.gov.in. Another way to book the safari is through the resort in which you have decided to stay.</p>

<p>Morning jeep safari starts at sunrise and ends at 11.00 hrs whereas evening safari begins at 2.30 hrs and ends at sunset and the timings may vary as per season. To access the Madhai entry gate, a boat is used to cross the Denwa River where the jeep waits for the tourists and takes them further into the jungle.</p>

<p>There are three routes in which the jeep safari can be done, Keria Route, Lagda Route and Churna Route. Churna route is the longest spread over 30 kms. It is a full day trip and includes some parts of Keria route and trespassing different routes is not allowed. Booking charges, park rates and other details all are available on the website mponline.gov.in.</p>

<p>There is also a full day safari which starts at 6:30 hrs and ends at 17:00 hrs that again can booked online. Like other parks of Madhya Pradesh in Satpura also total eight people are allowed in one jeep out of which six are tourists and the other two are the guide and the driver who are compulsory.</p>

<p>Boat Safari and Canoeing: To become harmonious with the Denwa River and to feel the composed nature, one hour boat safari is an excellent way to do so. A forest guide is mandatory in boat safari as well. And those who want to dabble themselves into the thrill of water, canoeing is the way to seek that adventure.</p>

<p>Exploring nature on foot: Experiencing the forest on foot has its own perks. Satpura National Park offers walking safari in which tourists explore the forest accompanied by a trained naturalist and gets a chance to connect with nature and wildlife while walking in the dense forests.</p>

<p>Elephant Safari: A special safari organized by the park management, this safari has its own charm. The tourists are led by a Mahout and they get to view the jungle by sitting on an elephant’s back</p>