Sanjay National Park National Park
Protected dry deciduous forest and tiger habitat
A dry deciduous forest and protected tiger reserve in Madhya Pradesh; Sanjay National Park attracts wildlife enthusiasts for safaris, remote tracks, and sightings of large mammals and birds.
How to Get to Sanjay National Park#
Sanjay National Park lies in Sidhi/Balaghat region of Madhya Pradesh. The nearest larger towns are Sidhi and Sarguja; access is usually by road from Sidhi (several hours depending on route). The park is best reached by private vehicle or arranged transport from Sidhi; confirm entry points and permissions with the Madhya Pradesh Forest Department ahead of travel.
Tips for Visiting Sanjay National Park#
- Hire a local guide from Government-run forest department offices in Bilaspur or nearby towns for wildlife drives and to navigate permits.
- Early morning (before 8am) and late afternoon drives are best for spotting birds and the park's herbivores.
- Bring cash and insect repellent; mobile reception can be patchy inside the reserve.
- Check with local authorities about road access - monsoon rains (June-September) can wash out tracks.
Best Time to Visit Sanjay National Park#
Best visited in the cool, dry winter months for wildlife viewing; monsoon months offer lush scenery but limited access.
Weather & Climate near Sanjay National Park#
Sanjay National Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) - Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) climate with very hot summers (peaking in May) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 10°C to 41°C. Abundant rainfall (1111 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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February
February is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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March
March is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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April
April is hot with highs of 38°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 4 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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May
May is the hottest month with highs of 41°C and lows of 27°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 34°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (351 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (365 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (184 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 13°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.