'' The Guru Ghasidas Tiger Reserve is an extensive wooded forest smack on the boundary of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh states. With an area of 1440 sq km, the Guru Ghasidas National Park is one of the more important wildlife sanctuaries in central India and is located in Chhattisgarh.
The area in the Koriya district of Chhattisgarh state is the catchment area for several small rivers and streams that support the lush forest cover of the reserve, which in turn becomes a perfect habitat for some of the more diverse collection of wildlife on the Deccan Plateau in India.
''
Guru Ghasidas National Park also known as Sanjay National Park is located in Sarguja and Koriya districts of Chhattisgarh. It is one of the most renowned wildlife sanctuaries in central India. For protecting the rich and diverse flora and fauna of the area, it was granted the status of a National Park in the year 1981.
Attractions in Guru Ghasidas National Park
The vegetation of Guru Ghasidas National Park consist mainly of mixed deciduous forest with teak, sal and bamboo trees. The diverse vegetation of the region consists of a wide variety of mammal population. Tigers, Leopards, Chital, Nilgai, Chinkara, Jackals, Sambar, Four-horned Antelopes, Jungle Cat, Barking Deer, Porcupine, Monkey, Bison, Striped Hyena, Sloth Bear, Wild Dogs are some of the common species found in this region. It is also an ideal place to watch migratory birds.
Best Time to Visit Guru Ghasidas National Park
November to June is the best time for visiting the park.
How to Reach there
Air: The nearest airport is Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh) or Ranchi (Jharkhand) that are 200 to 250 km away.
Rail: The closest railway station is Jaora (20 KM).
Road: The Ghasidas Park is 60 km from Sidhi (Madhya Pradesh) that lies on the Riva - Varanasi State Highway.