Satpura Tiger Reserve – The Tiger Reserve

Satpura Tiger Reserve – The Tiger Reserve

This tiger reserve is situated in the Satpura landscape in the Deccan peninsular biogeographic zone of central Indian highlands. The total area of the tiger reserve is about 2133.30 sq kms. The core area of the tiger reserve covers an area of about 1339.26 sq kms while the buffer area covers an area of about 794.04 sq kms. The core area comprises of Bori Wildlife Sanctuary, Pachmarhi Wildlife Sanctuary and Satpura National Park and the buffer area comprises of reserve forests, protected forests, and revenue areas.

The core ranges of the tiger reserve are Kamti, Bori, Churna, East Pachmarhi, West Pachmarhi and Matkuli. The buffer ranges of the tiger reserve are Bagra, Tawa, Pipariya and Denwa. The terrain of the national park is extremely rugged and consists of deep valleys, sandstone peaks, narrow gorges, ravines, waterfalls, and dense forests. The altitude ranges from 300 to 1,352 metres (984 to 4,436 ft). Dhoopgarh peak has an elevation of 1,350 metres (4,430 ft) and is the highest peak in the Satpura range. Denwa River is the lifeline of this tiger reserve.

Flora:

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://explore-natural-beauty-of-india.blogspot.com/2024/07/satpura-tiger-reserve-flora.html

Fauna:

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://explore-natural-beauty-of-india.blogspot.com/2024/07/satpura-tiger-reserve-fauna.html