An upcoming tiger reserve, this place is situated 50 km away from the city of Bhopal. Its close proximity to the capital and its relatively untouched forests makes it a promising attraction for tourists and the Madhya Pradesh tourism board plans to make it wildlife as well as an eco-tourism destination in the near future. One of the most famous rock-shelters of Central India and UNESCO World Heritage Site Bhimbetka Rock Shelters are also part of Ratapani tiger reserve.
Road: Bhopal (50 km), Itarsi (56 km), Pachmarhi (160 km) or Sanchi (120 km)
Rail: Obaidullaganj (15 km), Bhopal or Itarsi
Air: Nearest airports are Bhopal(60 km) or Indore (250 km)
November to April
1)KATHOTIYA (46 Kms, 2 hours by road) Famous for Adventure Activities, Camping and Jungle Walks, with stay options available
2)BHOPAL (40 Kms, 1 hour by road) Famous for Lakes, Dams, Museums etc., with stay options available
3)PACHMARHI (185 Kms, 5 hours by road) Famous for Dhoopgrah, Chauragarh, Jatashankar Caves, Big Fall etc., with stay options available
4)SANCHI (94 Kms, 2 hours by road) Famous for UNESCO Heritage Site of Buddhist Stupas, with stay options available around the city
5)BHIMBETKA (54 Kms, 2 hours by road) Famous as UNESCO World Heritage Site of Rock Shelters and Rock Paintings of Stone Age, with stay options available around the city
6)BHOJPUR (45 Kms, 1 hour by road) Famous for Bhojeshwar Temple, Jain Temple, Bhoja ‘s Palace ruins etc., with stay options available around the town
7)DELAWADI (60 Kms, 2 hours by road) Famous for Camping, Trekking and Jungle Walks, with stay options available
8)SATPURA NATIONAL PARK (118 Kms, 3 hours by road) Famous for Wildlife Safaris-Tiger Reserve, with stay options available