Satpura National Park is a beautiful forest located in the Hoshangabad (Narmadapuram) district of Madhya Pradesh which covers an area of 524 km2. The name of this park is taken from the Sanskrit word Satpura which means seven hills because this park is spread over Satpura hills and highlands of Central India. This park is a peaceful jungle, away from busy city life. The hilly terrains, deep gorges, lot of mammals, and wide variety of bird species make this park a beautiful place. This wild Satpura National Park was established in 1981 and the total area of Satpura Tiger Reserve along with the adjoining Bori and Pachmarhi wildlife sanctuaries is 2133.30 km2. People can visit Satpura from October to June and this park remains open during this time only. The weather conditions remain nice during this time and animal sightings are also good. This park officially opens from 16 Oct to 30th June. The best time to visit this park depends on the preferences of the people coming here.
The sighting and timing of season satpura are based on three seasons:
- ✓ Morning: 06:30 am to 10:00 am
- ✓ Evening: 04:00 pm to 06:00 pm
- ✓ Winter: Morning: 6 am to 10 pm | Evening: 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm
- ✓ Summer: Morning: 5:45 am to 9:30 am | Evening: 3 pm to 6.30 pm
Park Safari Timing is as follows:
Park Opening Timings:
Summer season ( from March to May)
This season is best for wildlife lovers as many animals can be spotted. During summer, a lot of wild animals go near the water bodies to play and quench their thirst. Wildlife spotting is most common this time but the only problem is that the weather remains hot. During summer, it becomes uneasy for people to go on safaris because of the heat. Make sure to pack your sunscreen and water bottle.
Rainy Season (from June to October)
The park is mostly lush green during monsoon season. This park remains closed for tourism during the rains because the paths of safaris can get slippery and can cause accidents.
Winter season ( from October to February)
During this season, the weather remains good and you can enjoy the safari without worrying about the temperature. Just make sure to keep jackets and warmers. Also, many migratory birds can also be spotted during this time of the year.
