Tucked away in the Satpura mountainous ranges,
Satpura National Park rests in the Hoshangabad district of Madhya
Pradesh. Set up in 1981, the park borrows its name from the Satpura hill
ranges (Mahadeo Hills). An important wildlife sanctuary of India, the
park shelters a rich biodiversity amidst its terrains. The panorama of
the place, coupled with its herbaceous surroundings, makes it an ideal
abode of many wildlife species of the country. The park has a jutted
landscape, embedded with plain lands, and the altitude of the place
ranges from 352 m to 1352 m.
Landscape and Flora
The landscape of Satpura Park is a veritable haven reflecting all the
aspects of natural splendor. There are rocky sandstone peaks
complemented by deep and dramatic ravines. The dense forests undulate
with all its verdure and remains interspersed with some rare bryophytes
and pteridophytes. Central Indian mixed deciduous vegetation is common
in most of the areas. There are abundant sal, teak, tendu, aonla, mahua,
bel and bamboo trees that throw in to the wealth of fauna in the park.
Grasses and plants with therapeutic and medicinal properties are also
widespread.
Fauna & Avifauna
When it comes to fauna, the Satpura National Park is a rare and
exciting jungle treat. Its fauna comprises of animals like tiger,
leopard, sambar, chital, bhedki, nilgai, four-horned antelope, rhesus
monkey chinkara, bison, wild boar, wild dog, bear, black buck, fox,
porcupine, flying squirrel, mouse deer and Indian joint squirrel, to
name a few. There is also a huge collection of birds, about 254 species.
Birds like Malabar pied hornbills, crested serpent eagles, crested hawk
eagles, honey buzzards, paradise flycatchers, thrushes, peafowl and
pheasants contribute to the varied avifauna of the park.
So, if you plan a trip to Madhya Pradesh, make sure you take a quick
trip to the Satpura Park. You can easily access the place from
Pachmarhi, connected with regular bus services with Bhopal, Hoshangabad,
Nagpur, Pipariya and Chhindwara. On the other hand, Pipariya (47km) on
the Bombay-Howrah main line is the most convenient railhead for reaching
the Satpura National Park. The nearest airport is Bhopal (195km),
connected by daily flights with places like Delhi, Gwalior, Indore and
Bombay.
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