Umaria serves as the gateway to the renowned wild life hotspot of Bandhavgarh. The national Park is located in the district of Umaria which the nearest town and railhead for the National Park. So to reach Bandhavgarh, you need to travel to Umaria first.

The region has a rich history. The place finds mention even in the Ramayana. A travel to Umaria would take you to the famous National Park of Bandhavgarh once the hunting preserve of the Maharajah of Rewa.

Every year a huge number of wild life enthusiasts travel to Umaria to watch the plentitude of wild birds and animals.

Bandhavgarh is one of the few remaining havens of the fabled Royal Bengal Tiger. Travel to Umaria to watch possibly the fiercest animal in the world. Project Tiger is going on in the national park since 1993, with a view to preserve the endangered species. A travel to Umaria would also give you the opportunity to the white tigers in their natural habitat.

Take a jungle safari by jeep or on elephant back that offers ample scope for wild life viewing.

Also pay a visit to the impressive Bandhavgarh Fort perched at a height of 800meters. Legend has it that Lord Rama bequeathed the fort to his brother Laxmana, hence the name "Bandhavgarh" which means brother's fort. The sprawling fort complex houses monolithic statue of Lord Vishnu reclining on the seven-hooded snake.

Stay in a jungle lodge as you travel to Umaria. The tents or cottages in a natural setting offer excellent opportunity to come closer to the wilderness of the jungles.


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