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Melghat Tiger Reserve
BetaMelghat is a steep, hilly tiger reserve in the Satpura range, where the terrain makes tigers hard to track. It holds gaur, sloth bear and the rare forest owlet.
Why this place matters
One of India's original nine tiger reserves, protecting a major Satpura watershed and a key genetic reservoir for central Indian tigers.
The wildlife
A field list of species recorded in this landscape, with current IUCN Red List status.
Birds
Forest owletAthene blewittiENEndangered
Grey junglefowlGallus sonneratiiLCLeast Concern
Raptor
Notable birds include Grey Junglefowl and Crested Hawk-Eagle.
Plan your visit
The dry summer greatly increases visibility as the dense undergrowth dies back.
- Safari
- Jeep
- Typical sightings
- Gaur herds traversing steep inclines; raptors soaring over deep valleys.
- Light and terrain
- Deep valleys result in rapid light loss in the late afternoon; morning fog in winter provides atmospheric shots.
- Good to know
- Off-road tracking is impossible and prohibited; Gugamal core is highly restricted.