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Achanakmar Tiger Reserve
About:
Tiger, Achanakmar Tiger ReserveAchanakmar Tiger Reserve is situated 55 km to the north-west of Bilaspur district of Chhattisgarh, in the beautiful settings of the Maikal Ranges of Satpura hills sprawling over an area of 553.286 sq. km.
Sanctuary :
Tiger Reserve
Area :
557.55 square km
Year Of Establishment :
2009
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Temperatures :
Winter min temperature 10°C & summer max temperature 45+°C
Nearest Town :
Bilaspur
Time to Visit :
November â June
Animal in Achanakmar Tiger Reserve
Tiger, leopard, bison, spotted deer, blue bull, sloth bear, python, gaur, chital, wild bear, striped hyena, jackal, Indian wild dog, sambhar, barking deer, gaur, wild boar, four-horned antelope and chinkara are the common fauna found in the sanctuary.
Resorts in Achanakmar Tiger Reserve
Sal Valley Resort
As the name suggests this property is nestled in the village kheochi surrounded by lush green Sal forests away from the chaotic and clustered cities. It is a place meant to relax and unwind and to connect with nature. We are happy to introduce our property named as Sal Valley Resort is situated adjacent to Achanakmar Tiger Reserve and just 20 kms from the holy city of Amarkantak. The gate of Achanakmar is just 7 kms away from the resort. It is also home of elusive and majestic animal Tiger âPanthera Tigrisâ, although they very few in numbers (around 26) but each tiger is very important to keep balance of our ecosystem and if youâre lucky, you can sight one, in the terrains of Lamni or Achanakmar range.
Travel Information for Achanakmar Tiger Reserve
General Information :
Another tourist attraction is the fort at Lafagarh, also known as Chaiturgarh, situated at a height of 1,000 m. The famous Mahishasurmardini Temple. You can also participate in an Indian fair at Khutaghat, a beautiful lake, if you happen to visit the fort on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi in the Hindu month of Bhadra.
Location :
very close to Bilaspur and Raipur
Best Time To Visit :
November-June
How to Reach Achanakmar Tiger Reserve
By Air :
Nearest airport at Raipur (200 km).
By Rail :
Nearest railway station is at Bilaspur (95 kms) and Pendra road (30 km) from the Kheochi gate.
By Road :
56 kms from Bilaspur; 21 kms from Amarkantak; 225 kms from Bandhavgarh and 230 kms from Kanha, Mukki Gate.
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