• Satpura is surrounded by hills so the weather is very pleasant here throughout the year. The temperature is never above 37 degrees during summers and below 7 degrees during winters. 
• About Satpura National Park Lush green carpet, spread over 524 sq. kms of area in Stapura hill ranges (Mahadeo hills), Satpura National Park lies in Hoshangabad district of Madhya Pradesh, Central India. 
• Adjoining to famous hill station Pachmarhi, Satpura Tiger Reserve, on encompassing, Pachmarhi Wildlife Sanctuary and Bori Wildlife Sanctuary Makes 1427 sq. km. area, ideal place for some rare wildlife species and medicinal trees. 
• In the year 1981, Satpura National Park was established with an area of 524 sq. km. recently in May, 2009 it became in news due to arrival of a new generation of tigers in cradle of Satpura hills. 
• It is spread over different altitudes ranging from 300 meters to 1350 meters. It is still believed to be untouched and unspoiled wildlife sanctuary. 
• Tiger reserve offers panoramic view of nature at its best with rocky mountain peaks, gorges, gurgling waterfalls, sparkling stream, dense deep valleys, rivulets etc. 
• This unexplored hill station was first explored by Captain James Forsyth of British Army in 1857. It became a sanatorium for British troops in the Central Provinces of India. 
• During that time Captain James was leading a cavalry regiment that moved from Jabalpur army base towards Satpura hills in search of freedom fighters. 
• Satpura National Park is the only Tiger Reserve in Central India that offers Nature Walk inside Tiger Reserve to feel the nature from close. 
• Such nature walk is in group of 4 visitors accompanied by trained wildlife expert who can ensure comfort and safety of associates.
• Satpura National Park is located in district Hoshangabad of Madhya Pradesh in India. It gets the name from Satpura hill ranges (Mahadeo hills). 
• It is located near the capital city of Madhya Pradesh i.e. Bhopal. It covers an area of 524 km². Satpura National Park, and along with the adjoining Bori and Panchmarhi Sanctuaries, provides 1427 km² of unique Central Indian Highland ecosystem. 
• It was set up in 1981 mainly for the conservation of Tigers, the national animal of India. The terrain of the national park is extremely rugged and consists of fascinating deep valleys, sandstone peaks, narrow gorges, rivulets, waterfalls, thickly dense green forest of Sal and other medicinal herbs and Tawa vast reservoir. 
• Un-even altitude ranges from 290m. to 1352 m. Highest peak of national park is in Satpura National Park i.e. Dhoopgarh at an altitude of 4500 feets(1400 m.). 
• As it is the highest peak of Madhya Pradesh, sunlight reaches this peak earlier than any other landscape of Madhya Pradesh. 
• Being a part of unique eco-system, Satpura National Park is very rich in bio-diversity. Its fauna comprises Spotted Dear, Indian Bison(Gaur), Tigers, Leopards, Wild boar, Wild dog (locally called Dholes), Sloth bear, Black buck (unique attraction), Porcupine, Sambhar, four Horned antelopes (Chowsingha), Smooth otter, Pangolin, Marsh crocodile, Languars etc. 
• Indian Giant squirrel is the special feature of Satpura National Park as it is rare in India now. Sighting of Leopards, Gaurs, Wild Dog, Sloth Bear is good in compare to other national parks of Central India. 
• Bird-watching in Satpura National Park is great. Here very frequently we can see variety of birds during stay and safari. Tiger sighting of this national park is not so impressive as compare to nearby Bandhavgarh, Kanha or Pench national parks. 
• So it is required when we go for jungle safari in national park, we should no go with single mindset of tiger-sighting but enjoy sighting all members of national park as they are equally share the jungle with tigers and are extremely beautiful creatures of nature. 
• Bio-diversity of national park is stunning with over 1300 species of plants. Flora of national park includes teak, sal, tendu, mahua (Indian butter-tree), bel (stone-apple), bamboos, grasses, bushes, unchecked grown lantanas and other many medicinal plants whose details are not available now. 
• It is said that in majority of jungle we can judge that sal is the prominent flora of National Park.

WHAT TO SEE?

• Satpura & Bori abound in Central Province wildlife. The bio-diversity is stunning with over 1300 species of plants, which include numerous rare bryophytes and pteridophytes.
• While Sal & Teak forests are abundant, Central India mixed deciduous forests covers a major part of the area. An evident eyesore is the rampant and unchecked growth of Lantana.
• The meadows and valleys have been completely taken over by this invader. The terrain, which is covered by some of the oldest Sal & Teak forests in India, is home to 50 mammal species, 254 bird species & 30 species of reptiles.
• The Tiger, Gaur, Leopard, Indian Giant Squirrel, Sambar, Sloth Bear, Chital, Barking Deer, Wild Boar, Rhesus Monkey, Langur, Nilgai, Hyena, Wild Dogs, Smooth Otter, Pangolin, Porcupine, Marsh Crocodile, Ratel, Four Horned Antelope and many other species of wildlife are seen.
• Birds are everywhere and Malabar Pied Hornbills, Crested Serpent Eagles, Crested Hawk Eagles, Honey Buzzards, Paradise Flycatchers, Pittas, Thrushes, Peafowl, Pheasants fill the air with their calls.

• These are two separate hills in Pachmarhi. From here one can watch the spectacular Sunrise and Sunset. 
• The ancient Shiva temple of Chauragarh is also worth seeing. The Sunrise at Dhupgarh leaves one mesmerised. 
• One can also spend one night at Dhupgarh. Bee Falls – About 3 kms from Pachmarhi is a very beautiful waterfall called the Bee Falls. Its about half a kilometer below Pachmarhi. 
• One gets the feeling that molten silver is being poured from this fall. Falling from a height of 150 feet these falls provide an ideal refuge to the body and mind. 
• Jatashankar – 1.5 kilometer from the bus stand are the natural caves of Jatashankar. These caves display the unique architecture of nature. 
• At Jatashankar there is pool between two rocks and another rock is suspended without any support. This natural spectacle has enthralled the visitor from times immemorable. 
• This place is also very popular among the director and producers of films. Pandav caves – These caves are considered to be carved out during the Buddha period. 
• Mythology supports this version of the historians by saying that during Mahabaharata era the five Pandav brothers had spend few years in exile here. 
• There are five temples made in their honour. Mahadev – This cave is 30 meter long and water is always seeping inside the cave. The source of this water has been traced to a water fall. 
• In the middle of the cave is a small pool of water. Inside the cave is a Shivaling (Phallus). Here on every Shivratri a fair is held and about 4-5 lakh devotees throng this place. 
• During the first war of Independence Tatiya Tope had reassembled his army here. Nearby Mahadev are the caves of GuptMahadev. 
• Though nature has provided Pachmarhi with immense beauty and there are many places to go around. HadiKoh, Richgarh, ApsaraVihar, Daurithi Deep, Rajendragiri, RajatPratap, roman Catholic Church, Little Fall are some of the places which one should not miss if he goes to Pachmarhi. 
• Tamiya – Tamiya is more beautiful than Pachmarhi and is totally unvisited by tourists. The Sunset point at Tamiya is place where you can sit for hours and enjoy the setting sun. 
• This experience cannot be matched by any other thing. The stay at almost a century old government rest house and watching the natural beauty of the Satpura hills gives you a feeling that there is nothing than the hills in this world. 
• You are bound to be lost in the scintillating beauty of the Satpura hills here. Tamiya has good and low budget hotels. The PWD rest house and the forest department guest house have good accommodation facility. 
• To reach Tamiya one can hire Jeeps from Pachmarhi but there are private and government bus services for Tamiya. 
• Though the Pachmarhi is an unexploited tourist destination, one should always keep an eye for the touts. Though the weather here is pleasant one should carry warm cloths during winters and light warm cloths during the summer seasons.

Satpura Tiger Reserve is well connected from all parts of India by road, air and rail.

By Air

• It is 176 kms south east of Bhopal, the closest airport to Satpura. 
• How to reach In order to reach Satpura National Park, nearest airport is at Bhopal city which is just 200kms from park. Bhopal Airport has connectivity with Delhi & Mumbai. 

By Train

• Itarsi is a prominent railway junction with trains from all across the country and is just 70 kms away. Satpura is just 19 kms from a prominent state highway and 70 kms away from the national highway 12.
• Nearest railway stations for Satpura National Park are: Itarsi, Sohagpur, Pipariya & Hoshangabad. 

By Road

• Satpura National Park can be reached by road from/via Bhopal (170kms), Jabalpur (250kms)cities.