One of the best places to spot a tiger in the wild is in one of Madhya Pradesh’s national parks, which have a healthy population of around 250 animals. As soon as tourists enter the park, tiger-sighting often becomes a scene of suspense and chase. While the tiger is an apex predator, tourists obsessed with tiger-spotting sometimes miss out on the rest of jungle and its ecosystem. Naturalists and safari guides try to make the entire forest come alive for visitors. They point out trees like sal, saja, kulu, banyan, bamboo, jamun and tell you interesting facts about the park. Bandhavgarh, Kanha, and Pench all have their own unique character. Beyond the tiger, birds, other animals, butterflies, insects, different trees and plants, and a variety of landscapes, are all worth exploring. Birds are abundant in these parks and visitors can expect to see at least a few, like Indian rollers, ibis, drongos, jungle babblers, orioles, lapwings, cormorants, and woodpeckers. Wild animals like spotted deer, sambar, gaur, sloth bear, jackal, wild boar, langurs are aplenty. Termite mounds, with their extensive system of tunnels and unique ventilation systems, are also an interesting feature of the forest. Any visit to a park in Madhya Pradesh is best enjoyed taking in all its diversity.

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A herd of barasingha in the open fields of Kanha National Park. 

A herd of barasingha in the open fields of Kanha National Park. 

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A jackal looks a little startled, in the grasslands of Pench National Park.

A jackal looks a little startled, in the grasslands of Pench National Park.

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Tara, the rescued elephant at Kipling Camp in Kanha.

Tara, the rescued elephant at Kipling Camp in Kanha.

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A tiger moth with beautiful wings, spotted at Singinawa Jungle Lodge.

A tiger moth with beautiful wings, spotted at Singinawa Jungle Lodge.

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Monkeys grooming each other is a common sight in the park.

Monkeys grooming each other is a common sight in the park.

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Gaurs are large animals, with distinctive white socks, that can weigh up to one tonne. 

Gaurs are large animals, with distinctive white socks, that can weigh up to one tonne. 

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A fawn in the water at Kanha National Park.

A fawn in the water at Kanha National Park.

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Sambar deer are fairly shy and typically roam alone or in small groups.

Sambar deer are fairly shy and typically roam alone or in small groups.

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A yellow dragonfly inside Kanha National Park.

A yellow dragonfly inside Kanha National Park.

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The revival of the population of barasingha in Kanha is considered one the most successful animal conservation projects in India.

The revival of the population of barasingha in Kanha is considered one the most successful animal conservation projects in India.