Satpura National Park

Satpura is a Sanskrit word that translates to Seven Mountains (sat-seven, pura– mountain). Spread over a sprawling 1427 sq. kms.; Satpura National Park was formed in 1981 with Satpura, Pachmari, and Bori sanctuaries with an altitude ranging from 300 to 1,352 meters (980 to 4,436 feet).

The rugged terrain of Satpura National park is dotted with deep, yawning valleys and gorges, stunning sandstone peaks, gurgling rivulets and brooks, cascading waterfalls, dense forests of Sal and Teak, and an abundance of medicinal plants.

Satpura Tiger Reserve is a habitat of 52 species of Mammals, 31 of Reptiles and 300 species of birds, out of which 14 are endangered. STR also a habitat of arboreal mammals like Flying Squirrel, Indian Giant Squirrel and Leaf nosed bats. Eurasian Otter and Smooth coated Otter are also found here. It is a unique park of M.P where pollution free activities like cycling, canoeing and trekking are allowed.

General information Core: 1339.26 Sq Km Buffer: 794.04 Sq Km Total: 2133.30 Sq Km