Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve

Name

Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve

Legal name

Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve

Website

https://bandhavgarhtigerreserve.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wildlife Tourism and Nature Reserve Services

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation (487), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Land (48711)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Conservation Parks & Private Nature Reserves (Visitor Operations) (THAAAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Guided Wildlife Safaris & Game Drives (Sanctuary/Reserve-Based) (THAAAFAF), Wildlife Photography & Filming Experiences (Permitted Visitor Programs) (THAAAFAI)

Keywords

• Wildlife tourism
• Tiger conservation
• Safari services
• Eco-tourism destination
• Protected reserve management

Headquarters

HQ city

Umaria

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Safari Entry Permits: Entry fees collected from tourists for wildlife safaris. Full vehicle permits range from Rs. 2400-3000 depending on premium/non-premium days. Single seat permits Rs. 400-500.
2. Elephant Safari: Joy rides on elephants for maximum 4 persons at Rs. 1000 per person. Children 5-12 years pay Rs. 500.
3. Departmental Accommodation: Forest Rest House (4 rooms), Family Suites (2), Log Huts (5 rooms) available for booking through the Forest Department.
4. Photography/Filming Permits: Special permits issued by Field Director for professional photography and filming activities inside the reserve.
5. Full Day Safari: Rs. 64,000 per day for first 7 days with Rs. 10,000 security deposit.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve operates as a government-managed wildlife tourism destination offering guided safari experiences (Gypsy vehicle safaris and elephant rides) across its core and buffer zones for tiger and wildlife viewing. The reserve also provides Forest Department-operated accommodation, photography/filming permits, a souvenir shop, and an Interpretation Centre with educational exhibits. Safari bookings are processed through the MP Forest Department online portal with limited walk-in availability at tourist counters.

Product overview

Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve offers a unified portfolio of wildlife tourism and conservation education services centered on tiger viewing and biodiversity experiences. The core offerings include wildlife safaris in registered vehicles and elephant rides across three core zones (Tala, Maghadhi, Khitauli) and buffer zones, along with commercial photography permits. Supporting infrastructure comprises Forest Department-operated accommodations (Forest Rest House, Family Suites, Log Huts), an Interpretation Centre with interactive exhibits, and a Souvenir Shop. Education services include the Biodiversity Training Centre (BTC) providing formal wildlife conservation training to forest staff, and school outreach programs. Safari booking is conducted through the MP Forest Department's online portal. The reserve celebrated 50 years of successful conservation in 2023-2024.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wildlife Safari (Gypsy Vehicle) Guided wildlife safaris conducted in registered Gypsy vehicles through core zones (Tala, Maghadhi, Khitauli) and buffer zones (Dhamokhar, Johila, Panpatha), with morning and evening rounds available for tiger and wildlife viewing. Available to individual tourists during the October to June safari season.
• Elephant Safari (Joy Ride) Elephant rides for tourists on pre-decided routes designed by management, available for up to 4 persons per elephant for approximately half an hour at Rs. 1,000 per person (Rs. 500 for children 5-12; free for children below 5). Available to individual visitors at the reserve.
• Full Day Safari Extended safari option at Rs. 64,000 per day for up to first 7 days, with Rs. 10,000 security deposit, providing comprehensive full-day wildlife experience in the reserve. Available to individual tourists and groups seeking extended wildlife viewing.
• Photography/Filming/Videography Permits Special permits issued by the Field Director for commercial photography, filming, and videography inside the reserve, with separate fee structures for equipment and elephant-based shoots. Targeted at professional photographers and film crews.
• Forest Department Accommodation State-run lodging facilities including Forest Rest House (4 rooms), Family Suites (2 suites), and Log Huts (5 rooms), located in Tala and available for advance booking through the Forest Department. Targeted at tourists and researchers visiting the reserve.
• Souvenir Shop Official souvenir shop near the Ticket Counter in Tala offering Bandhavgarh-branded clothing, coffee table books, field guides, and products from Vindhya Herbals, wood crafts, and terracotta arts. Available to visiting tourists.

Quantifiable outcome

• Significant rise in tiger population over years under expert management
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• WCT Mumbai (Wildlife Conservation Trust)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve for Livestock Immunisation Program. Helps vaccinate livestock from core and buffer villages against Foot & Mouth, Haemorrhagic septicaemia and BQ diseases to reduce human-wildlife conflict.
• GauSevakminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in livestock vaccination program alongside WCT Mumbai, helping protect livestock in villages around the reserve from diseases.
• National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA)coreOthersGoverning body for all tiger reserves in India. Sets guidelines, organizational structure, and responsibilities for tiger reserve management. Bandhavgarh included in Project Tiger network in 1993.
• Wildlife Institute of India (WII)coreOthersPremier wildlife research institution that conducts tiger estimation exercises and provides scientific guidance for wildlife conservation in India.
• Madhya Pradesh Forest DepartmentcoreOthersState forest department that owns and manages Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve. Provides administrative support, staff, and governance through the MP Forest Department official portal.
• MP State Biodiversity BoardminorOthersState-level body for biodiversity conservation in Madhya Pradesh, involved in biodiversity management and awareness activities.
• Blue Ocean Tech Solutions Pvt. Ltd.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWebsite development company that developed and maintains the official Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve website (bandhavgarhtigerreserve.org).

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kaziranga National Park: Assam-based UNESCO World Heritage tiger and rhino reserve under India's Project Tiger network; comparable as a government-managed nature reserve offering safari-based wildlife tourism, accommodation and interpretation infrastructure.
• Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve: Maharashtra's premier tiger reserve with comparable jeep-safari zones, zone-based permit pricing, and high tiger density; competes directly with Bandhavgarh for India's mid-market tiger-tourism demand.
• Jim Corbett National Park: India's oldest national park in Uttarakhand, also under NTCA Project Tiger; directly comparable government-run tiger reserve with similar safari permit model, online booking portal, and premium wildlife-tourism positioning.
• Pench National Park / Pench Tiger Reserve: Tiger reserve straddling MP and Maharashtra under the same Project Tiger network; offers jeep safaris, buffer/core zone management and similar online permit booking, competing for the same central-Indian wildlife-tourist segment.
• Panna National Park / Panna Tiger Reserve: Another Madhya Pradesh tiger reserve under MP Forest Department; offers similar safari permit structure, buffer/core zoning and online booking — comparable on governance, pricing model and customer base.
• Sundarbans National Park: Government-managed Project Tiger reserve offering boat-based wildlife safaris (mangrove tiger habitat); comparable in regulatory structure and visitor experience model, though the safari modality (boat vs jeep) differs.
• Kanha National Park / Kanha Tiger Reserve: Madhya Pradesh's flagship tiger reserve under the same MP Forest Department / NTCA governance; offers identical safari zones, vehicle permit pricing model and elephant rides, and competes for the same central-Indian tiger-tourism demand.
• Ranthambore Tiger Reserve: One of India's most famous tiger reserves in Rajasthan; directly comparable as a government-managed Project Tiger reserve offering jeep safaris, historical fort heritage (Ranthambore Fort) and premium tiger-sighting tourism targeting similar customers.

Others

• Wildlife Conservation Trust (WCT): Mumbai-based NGO partnered with Bandhavgarh on livestock vaccination to reduce human-wildlife conflict; thematically adjacent conservation partner rather than a competitor, but a natural co-investor or impact-partner entity.

Regional players

• Periyar Tiger Reserve: Kerala-based Project Tiger reserve offering boat and jeep safaris, eco-tourism accommodation and conservation education; comparable in business model but serves a different (South Indian) catchment than Bandhavgarh.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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