Perched at the southern edge of the Malwa Plateau in the western region of Madhya Pradesh, Indore is the commercial hub of Madhya Pradesh. Plan a tour from Indore to Satpura National Park, a wildlife haven of Madhya Pradesh, via Bhopal, the capital city of Madhya Pradesh.
The Tour at a Glance
Set your excursion in motion from Indore, a vibrant city with a rich cultural heritage. From Indore embark on a scenic road trip towards Bhopal where the historic and modern blend seamlessly. The tour further proceeds to Satpura National Park, where you will experience a jeep safari to explore the fauna and flora of the national park.
Detailed Guide of the Tour
· Transportation
· If you want to keep it light on the pocket, then travelling by train is the right choice. Take a train from Indore Junction to Bhopal Junction, which will take around 4 to 5 hours.
· If you are coming from other cities, then you can opt for a flight and reach Raja Bhoj Airport, Bhopal.
· From Bhopal to Satpura National Park, the distance is approximately 104 km and you can hire a cab to make the commute.
· As an alternative, you can again take a train from Bhopal to Pipariya and from Pipariya the distance to be covered is 57 km.
The Stopover at Bhopal
Bhopal is adorned with fascinating history and is also known as the City of Begums. For more than 100 years the city was reigned by generations of Begums, who took the initiative of setting up railways, postal systems, waterworks and municipality. Tourists are also enamoured by the lakes located at Bhopal. The top tourist attractions in Bhopal are
· Archeological Museum
· Upper Lake
· Lower Lake
· Birla Museum
· Sanchi Stupa
· Moti Masjid
· Shaukat Mahal
· Birla Museum
· Lakshmi Narayan Temple
Make an overnight stay at Bhopal and on the next day take a train or hire a private cab to reach Satpura National Park.
· Satpura National Park - The Final Destination
Satpura National Park boasts a unique ecosystem and its rich biodiversity treasures a wide variety of flora and fauna. Satpura National Park was declared a biosphere reserve in the year 1999 and it was the first one in Madhya Pradesh. The forest lands are covered by dense teak and sal forests. Satpura also serves as a significant area for tiger protection and also provides shelter to around 14 endangered species such as the Indian skimmer, giant squirrel, leaf-nosed bat, black-bellied tern and a few more. Apart from fauna, more than 300 species of avifauna make Satpura National Park a perfect destination for birdwatching.
The top attraction of the national park is the Satpura Jeep Safari. These safaris are conducted in the morning and evening slots both in the core and buffer zones.
· Core Zone – Bheemkund (Churna), Madhai, Mallupura, Panaarpani (Pachmarhi)
· Buffer Zone – Burgodi (Pipariya), Jamani Dev, Parsapani, Tamia Delakhari
Book your stay near Satpura National Park at least for 2 days. Engage in jeep safaris in different zones and on the other day visit some nearby areas like Jatashankar Temple, Pandav Caves, Handi Khoh and so on.
To sum up, the total number of days required to complete the tour is 5 days. Where, on the first day arrive Bhopal from Indore by train and visit some of the tourist places. On the second day continue with Bhopal Sightseeing and transfer to Satpura National Park by road or by rail. Dedicate the third day for jeep safaris and visit some nearby attractions or indulge in other activities on the fourth day. Make your return journey on the fifth day to wrap up the tour.
