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Bandhavgarh National Park

Bandhavgarh National Park is best known for being a sanctuary for Bengal tigers, and most visitors make the journey to see one of these majestic big cats. The tiger population is so dense that the park's unofficial tagline claims you're lucky to see a tiger at most places, but you're unlucky not to see a tiger at Bandhavgarh.For a safari from a different point of view, you can also book a hot air balloon ride over the park. You'll not only get a full panoramic view of the forest canopy, but it's also a less intrusive way to spot wildlife. Tigers are the main draw, but other mammals you may come across include leopards, deer, sloth bears, boars, jackals, Bengal foxes, gaur, and many others. Avid birders may be just as excited about the rich diversity of avian wildlife as they are about the tigers.

Apart from safari adventures, there are important cultural attractions to see as well. Shesh-Saiya is a reclining 35 foot-long stone statue of Lord Vishnu dating back to the 10th century with a stream known as Charan Ganga flowing from the statue's feet. The Baghel Museum lets visitors explore the royal belongings of the past Maharaja of Rewa, including a taxidermied white tiger that was the first to ever be seen by humans. The centuries-old Bandhavgarh Fort is no longer open to tourists, but you can learn about this important cultural and historical site while visiting the museum.