Sanjay National Park
Sanjay National Park is a national park in Sidhi district of Madhya Pradesh, India. It covers an area of 1,674.55 km2 (646.55 sq mi) and is a part of the Sanjay-Dubri Tiger Reserve. It was declared a national park in 1981 and a tiger reserve in 2006.
Sanjay National Park, tucked in the remote Sidhi district of Madhya Pradesh, is for the patient traveller who prefers the unrevealed over the Instagrammed. The park’s 1,674 km² of sal forest, undulating hills and the meandering Son River host a modest tiger population, but the real draw is the sulphur‑smelling hot springs at Baigadh, the canyon‑like gorge of Patna‑Dakahri, and the ancient rock‑shelter paintings at Kakan. Arrive via Jabalpur (the nearest major railhead) and hire a reputable jungle lodge in Sidhi town – the Government Guest House is functional, but the private eco‑resort at Bhimkund offers better comfort and guided night drives. The only sensible itinerary is three days: day one for the ranger‑led safari through the core zone (start at dawn, the tigers are most active between 0500‑0900); day two for a trek to the Dhoopgarh watchtower and a dip in the Baigadh springs (bring a towel and a change of clothes, the water is warm but not clean); day three for a slow boat ride on the Son to spot barasingha and listen to the local dhaniya drummers on the banks. Skip the monsoon months (July‑September) – the tracks become treacherous and the forest is for the fearless, not the casual. November to February offers cool, clear mornings and the best chance of spotting a tiger; the park is closed to visitors in April for the breeding season, so plan accordingly.
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