Canonical URL: https://natureslens.co.uk/specific-location/bandhavgarh-national-park/ Specific Location # Bandhavgarh National Park NaturesLens visits Bandhavgarh National Park on small-group wildlife photography holidays in India, with time here planned around Barking Deer, Bengal Tiger, Crested Serpent Eagle, Grey Langur & Indian Gaur rather than general sightseeing. Current itineraries using Bandhavgarh National Park include Majestic Bengal Tigers of India & Tigers of Bandhavgarh, with photography shaped around hide, flight, night or low-light & landscape & behaviour photography sessions. Bandhavgarh National Park lies in the Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh, central India, set within the Vindhya hill range that gives the reserve its dramatic topography of sandstone escarpments, forested ridges & a central hill crowned by an ancient fort. The park’s landscape is a mosaic of dense sal forest, mixed deciduous woodland, bamboo stands & open grassy meadows, interspersed with streams & small wetlands that sustain wildlife through the dry season. This varied terrain, combined with a long history of royal protection, has made Bandhavgarh one of India’s most celebrated wildlife destinations despite its relatively modest size. The park is best known for its healthy population of Bengal tigers, often encountered moving through the grasslands or resting near forest streams, alongside the more elusive Indian leopard, which favours rocky outcrops & denser cover. Sloth bear & Indian wild dog represent the reserve’s other significant predators, each occupying distinct niches within the forest ecosystem. Herbivores are abundant & varied, ranging from the large, gregarious spotted deer & sambar deer to the smaller, solitary barking deer, while the powerful Indian gaur browses the woodland edges. Wild boar forage widely across the park, & troops of grey langur & rhesus macaque are a near-constant presence in the canopy, often alerting observers to predator movement through alarm calls. Overhead, the crested serpent eagle patrols the skies, while the vividly plumed Indian peafowl adds colour & sound to the forest floor. Curious what keeps photographers coming back? Read our piece on why photographers keep returning to Bandhavgarh. Single occupancy Group Size: 5-7 guests Experienced guidance 3 departures - [![Join Us For The Majestic Bengal Tigers of India Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/one-of-bandhavgarhs-beautiful-bengal-tigers-in-the-cooling-water-of-a-pool-photographed-during-the-natureslens-tigers-of-bandhavgarh-photography-holiday.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/india/tigers-of-india/) Special Offer ### 17th - 24th Mar 2027 - Majestic Bengal Tigers of India **Location:** India Join our **Tigers of India** wildlife photography holiday in March 2027, focused on dry-season photography in Bandhavgarh National Park. **All safaris are limited to 2 guests per jeep**, with a **full-day safari included**. **7 nights** w. **Single occupancy** for **Was: £6999 Now: £5999** Guided By **Pui Hang Miles** [View Majestic Bengal Tigers of India](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/india/tigers-of-india/) - [![Join Us For The Majestic Bengal Tigers of India Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/one-of-bandhavgarhs-beautiful-bengal-tigers-in-the-cooling-water-of-a-pool-photographed-during-the-natureslens-tigers-of-bandhavgarh-photography-holiday.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/india/majestic-bengal-tigers-of-india-2028/) ### 22nd - 29th Mar 2028 - Majestic Bengal Tigers of India **Location:** India Join our **Tigers of India** wildlife photography holiday in March 2028, focused on dry-season photography in Bandhavgarh National Park. **All safaris are limited to 2 guests per jeep**, with a **full-day safari included**. **7 nights** w. **Single occupancy** for **£6999** Guided By **Pui Hang Miles** [View Majestic Bengal Tigers of India](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/india/majestic-bengal-tigers-of-india-2028/) - [![Join Us For The Tigers of Bandhavgarh Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/one-of-bandhavgarhs-tigers-yawns-and-shows-off-some-impressive-canines-photographed-during-the-natureslens-indias-bengal-tigers-of-bandhavgarh-photography-holiday.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/india/tigers-of-bandhavgarh/) ### 29th Mar - 5th Apr 2028 - Tigers of Bandhavgarh **Location:** India Join our **Tigers of India** wildlife photography holiday in March - April 2028, focused on dry-season tiger photography in Bandhavgarh National Park. **All safaris are limited to three guests per jeep**. **7 nights** w. **Single occupancy** for **£5499** Guided By **Pui Hang Miles** [View Tigers of Bandhavgarh](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/india/tigers-of-bandhavgarh/) - ## What to Photograph at Bandhavgarh National Park - [Barking Deer at Bandhavgarh National Park](https://natureslens.co.uk/field-guide/where-to-photograph/barking-deer-at-bandhavgarh-national-park/) - [Crested Serpent Eagle at Bandhavgarh National Park](https://natureslens.co.uk/field-guide/where-to-photograph/crested-serpent-eagle-at-bandhavgarh-national-park/) - [Grey Langur at Bandhavgarh National Park](https://natureslens.co.uk/field-guide/where-to-photograph/grey-langur-at-bandhavgarh-national-park/) - [Indian Gaur at Bandhavgarh National Park](https://natureslens.co.uk/field-guide/where-to-photograph/indian-gaur-at-bandhavgarh-national-park/) - [Indian Leopard at Bandhavgarh National Park](https://natureslens.co.uk/field-guide/where-to-photograph/indian-leopard-at-bandhavgarh-national-park/) - [Indian Peafowl at Bandhavgarh National Park](https://natureslens.co.uk/field-guide/where-to-photograph/indian-peafowl-at-bandhavgarh-national-park/) - [Indian Wild Dog at Bandhavgarh National Park](https://natureslens.co.uk/field-guide/where-to-photograph/indian-wild-dog-at-bandhavgarh-national-park/) - [Leopard at Bandhavgarh National Park](https://natureslens.co.uk/field-guide/where-to-photograph/leopard-at-bandhavgarh-national-park/) - [Rhesus Macaque at Bandhavgarh National Park](https://natureslens.co.uk/field-guide/where-to-photograph/rhesus-macaque-at-bandhavgarh-national-park/) - [Sambar Deer at Bandhavgarh National Park](https://natureslens.co.uk/field-guide/where-to-photograph/sambar-deer-at-bandhavgarh-national-park/) - [Sloth Bear at Bandhavgarh National Park](https://natureslens.co.uk/field-guide/where-to-photograph/sloth-bear-at-bandhavgarh-national-park/) - [Spotted Deer at Bandhavgarh National Park](https://natureslens.co.uk/field-guide/where-to-photograph/spotted-deer-at-bandhavgarh-national-park/) ## Bandhavgarh National Park questions ### What are the best photography trips for wildlife at Bandhavgarh National Park? NaturesLens runs small-group wildlife photography holidays that visit Bandhavgarh National Park, planned around time with the subjects rather than sightseeing. Current departures are [Majestic Bengal Tigers of India](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/india/tigers-of-india/) (17-24 March 2027), [Majestic Bengal Tigers of India](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/india/majestic-bengal-tigers-of-india-2028/) (22-29 March 2028) & [Tigers of Bandhavgarh](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/india/tigers-of-bandhavgarh/) (29 March-5 April 2028). ## Bandhavgarh National Park questions ### Who leads the photography holidays at Bandhavgarh National Park, & how big are the groups? Pui Hang Miles leads the NaturesLens trips that visit Bandhavgarh National Park. Groups are limited to between 5 & 7 photographers, depending on the trip, so everyone has space to work & receives individual guidance, with the exact maximum shown on each trip page. ## Bandhavgarh National Park questions ### What wildlife can I photograph at Bandhavgarh National Park? Species featured on the NaturesLens trips that visit Bandhavgarh National Park include Barking Deer, Bengal Tiger, Crested Serpent Eagle, Grey Langur, Indian Gaur, Indian Leopard, Indian Peafowl & Indian Wild Dog. Which species you see depends on the departure & the season, & as with all wildlife photography, sightings can never be guaranteed.