Madhya Pradesh is a pioneer state in the national movement for conservation of flora and fauna. In tune with the national consciousness towards conservation of flora and fauna the state government began setting up a network of in-situ conservation areas (National Parks and Sanctuaries) under the provisions of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

There are 9 National Parks and 25 Sanctuaries spread over an area of 10,862 sq. km constituting 11.40% of the total forest area and 3.52% of the geographical area of the state of Madhya Pradesh.

Project Tiger Areas

Government of India/WWF launched “Project Tiger” in the year 1973. Kanha National Park was one of the first nine Protected Areas selected under Project Tiger in the country.

At present, there are 5 Project Tiger areas in the state namely – Kanha, Panna, Bandhavgarh, Pench and Satpura. Madhya Pradesh is also known as the 'Tiger State' as it harbors 19% of India's Tiger Population and 10% of the world's tiger population.

Popular National Parks and Wildlife Sancturies of Madhya Pradesh: Bandhavgarh National Park Book my tour to Bandhavgarh National Park Check out the place where firstly and formostly the white Tigers of Rewa were discovered Bandhavgarh. This park is some of the left out preserved wild pockets of Madhya Pradesh of what were once splendid forests that extended across the whole of Central India. Read More... Kanha National Park Book my tour to Kanha National Park Ever though what it feels like to visit a tiger country, then visit the state of Madhya Pardesh, check out the wilds of Kanha and see for yourself why this place is called a wild hideout taken straight from the famous "Jungle Book". Read More... Panna National Park Book my tour to Panna National Park The road to Satna passes through this recently created park, lying along the River ken, 32 km from Khajuraho. It contains large areas of unspoilt forest and a variety of wildlife. There are tigers here but you'd be very lucky to see one. The numerous waterfalls in this area are popular picnic spots. Day trips often also take in a visit to the diamond mines at Majhgawan, the Rajgarh Palace and the temples of Panna town, 48 km from Khajuraho.  Read More.... Pench National Park Book my tour to Pench National Park Pench National Park, situated on the southern fringes of Madhya Pradesh is known for its fearless tigers. Most of the tourists come to visit the place, hoping to catch a glimpse of the Tiger. Pench offers its visitors numerous wildlife attractions. Read More...