Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary entry Gate

The Ratapani Tiger Reserve, located in the Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh, in Vindhya Range in central India, is one of the finest teak forests in the state and is less than 50 km. away from the capital Bhopal.

It has been a wildlife sanctuary since 1976. As of March 2013, in principle approval by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has been granted for upgrading it to a status of tiger reserve. It will become a tiger reserve by the notification of the Government of Madhya Pradesh. Its close proximity to the capital and its relatively untouched forests makes it a promising attraction for tourists and the Madhya Pradesh tourism board plans to make it a wildlife destination in the near future. The reserve is rich in flora and fauna and a wide variety of birds and mammals call it their home.

The total forest area is around 823.84 sq. km. and The landscape is undulating, with hills, plateaux, valleys and plains. A number of seasonal streams irrigate the site in the monsoon, and water is retained in some pools along these streams even in the summer. Two large reservoirs, namely Barna Reservoir and Ratapani Dam (Barrusot lake) are among the major waterbodies adjacent to or inside the sanctuary.

The forest of Ratapani is dry deciduous and moist deciduous type, with teak (Tectona grandis) as the main tree species. About 55% of the area is covered by teak. The remaining mixed forests consist of various dry deciduous species. Bamboo (Dendrocalamus strictus) overlaps the two aforementioned forest types and covers about one quarter of the forest area.

Bhimbetka rock shelters, are located within this tiger reserve.n These rock shelters were inhabited by man hundreds of thousand years ago and some of the rock paintings of the Stone Age are more than 30,000 years old. It has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

This sanctuary is very beautiful like there are several peaks and very wide range of trees
And wild animals like tiger tendua bear and deer are there in many numbers

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Ratapani wildlife sanctuary near Bhopal has good rest house

My dear friends Madhya Pradesh is a state of vivid culture, historical places, hill stations, and rich wildlife experiences. With three world heritage sites, plenty of national parks, and wildlife sanctuaries, it is a true adventure destination of central India which has something for everyone. Best way to explore the wildlife of the state is to opt for jeep safari available at national parks. If your wanderlust doesn't just satisfy there then the historical monuments and temples will surely fill you with so many incredible memories. So, plan your trip to the heartland of India and discover local heritage, food, culture, and adventure at its best. Please visit once in a life if you really want an adventures.

Permission and specific time slot entry is compulsory. No network is available once you get inside the gates, it's a sanctuary so the animals run wild, don't smoke inside the whole area since its risky. Rainy season and Winters are best time to visit. No food or water available inside unless you make prior order. But the beauty is mesmerizing. You can't your eyes off the great landscape.

Very nice wildlife sanctuary on salkanpur road.

Good

Go for wildlife safari in covered jeep or car.

Very bad

Good place to visit & spend time

It's been so good

please visit must

Good market

Evening place for enjoyment.

Ok

great view

Natural color

Amazing place

Best place.