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.

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Sanjay National Park at a Glance#

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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.

Winter (November-February)
November-February · 10-25°C
Cool, dry weather and best visibility for wildlife; mornings can be crisp.
Spring (March-May)
March-May · 20-35°C
Increasing heat but good for migratory birds and visibility before monsoon.
Monsoon (June-September)
June-September · 25-30°C
Heavy rains bring dramatic greenery but roads and trails may be closed; insects surge.

Weather & Climate near Sanjay National Park#

Climate

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.

Air Quality: AQI 131 Unhealthy (Sg)
Best Time to Visit
MarchNovemberFebruary
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
47°
Warmest Month
1°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Ideal 10° - 23° 16° 25 mm mostly sunny 46% 0.9 m/s 1.0 high 10.7h
February Ideal 12° - 27° 20° 11 mm mostly sunny 40% 1.1 m/s 1.5 high 11.3h
March Ideal 17° - 33° 25° 14 mm mostly sunny 31% 1.4 m/s 1.9 very high 11.9h
April Excellent 23° - 38° 30° 4 mm mostly sunny 23% 1.4 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.6h
May Excellent 27° - 41° 34° 6 mm mostly sunny 25% 2.0 m/s 2.4 extreme 13.1h
June Good 27° - 37° 34° 113 mm partly cloudy 50% 2.1 m/s 2.0 extreme 13.4h
July Acceptable 25° - 31° 32° 351 mm overcast 81% 1.7 m/s 1.8 very high 13.3h
August Good 24° - 30° 31° 365 mm overcast 87% 1.6 m/s 1.7 very high 12.8h
September Good 23° - 31° 30° 184 mm partly cloudy 85% 1.3 m/s 1.7 very high 12.2h
October Ideal 19° - 31° 25° 25 mm mostly sunny 73% 0.9 m/s 1.5 very high 11.5h
November Ideal 13° - 27° 20° 7 mm clear 60% 0.7 m/s 1.1 high 10.9h
December Ideal 10° - 24° 17° 6 mm clear 52% 0.8 m/s 0.9 moderate 10.6h