About this location
A vast tiger reserve and national park in the Sidhi district protecting the upper Sone river catchment and dense sal forest. Part of the Sanjay-Dubri Tiger Reserve and an important but less-visited central Indian tiger landscape.
Species You Can Photograph in Sanjay National Park
Best season guide
Peak photography conditions typically align with Feb–Nov. Add buffer days for weather and park closures.
JanGood
FebExcellent
MarExcellent
AprExcellent
MayExcellent
JunGood
JulOff-season
AugOff-season
SepOff-season
OctGood
NovExcellent
DecGood
Safari Zones
Sanjay-Dubri has three core safari zones and a buffer zone, each with its own gate. Dubri is the best known for tiger sightings; Bastua and Machmahua are quieter. Forest-department accommodation is available in several zones, including Dubri, Bastua and Kusmi.
Core Zone
| Zone | Entry gate |
|---|---|
| Dubri | Badkadol Gate |
| Bastua | Kolipahari Gate |
| Machmahua | Kusmi Gate |
Buffer Zone
| Zone | Entry gate |
|---|---|
| Koilary | Koilary Gate |
How to Reach
- Nearest airport
- Jabalpur Airport (~250 km)
- Nearest railway station
- Beohari (~40 km)
By Air
Jabalpur Airport is the nearest airport, about 250 km away, with Rewa Airport (~120 km, limited flights). Continue by taxi or pre-booked cab.
By Rail
Beohari is the nearest railway station, about 40 km away. Taxis and autos cover the last stretch.
By Road
Sanjay-Dubri lies in Sidhi district. Dubri is reached via Beohari; the Bastua and Kusmi sides are approached via Sidhi. Plan on long drives on rural roads — this is one of Madhya Pradesh's least-visited tiger reserves.
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Photography tips for Sanjay National Park
Reach the gate before opening light; many species move along edges of forest, meadows, or water at dawn. Use a long lens with a bean bag or gimbal head on shared vehicles, and keep spare batteries warm in cold destinations like high Himalaya.
Respect buffer zones and guide instructions — ethical positioning keeps stress off animals and often yields cleaner frames. Review your images in the field to adjust exposure for harsh midday sun versus misty mornings typical of Madhya Pradesh.
More in Madhya Pradesh
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- Chambal River
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- Fossil National Park (Mandla)
- Kanha National Park
- Ken Gharial Sanctuary
- Madhav National Park
- Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary
- Noradehi Wildlife Sanctuary
- Panna National Park
- Pench National Park
- Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary
- Satpura National Park
- Sirpur Wetland
- Son Gharial Sanctuary
- Van Vihar National Park
- Yashwant Sagar
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