Bagdara Wildlife Sanctuary
Bagdara wildlife sanctuary lies in eastern region of Madhya Pradesh which is known as prime tiger habitat region. Here majority if forest is spread over Vindhya ranges and plains. This forest is spread over Sidhi district of Madhya Pradesh state. Its name Bagdara comprises two Hindi language words "Bagh" means Tiger and "Dara" means home thus overall meaning is "home of tigers". This wildlife sanctuary was established in the year 1978.
It was the time when Project Tiger was already launched in India and Indian Government has recognized the need to save tigers along with their natural habitat. The most famous attraction is the extremely fascinating rock painting of ‘Goura Hillock’ which is centered here.
Bagdara Wildlife Sanctuary is known to host over hundred species of plants and wild animals. The dominant trees of the dry deciduous mixed forest of the sanctuary include Gigantic Creepers, Mango Groves, Orchids, Teak Trees and many more. Lendia, Khair, Dhawda and Tendu are also common. Main wildlife of the sanctuary enlists animals like Hyenas, Wild Boar, Black Buck, Cheetal, Chinkara, Deer, Sambar, Panther, Tiger and others. Several rare faunal species are also found here.
