The short answer
Bhoramdev Wildlife Sanctuary: what visitors should know first
Go for the forest landscape and the lake edge, not for a guaranteed tiger. Safari arrangements are not confirmed, so check with the forest division and arrange your own transport.
History and context
The story behind Bhoramdev Wildlife Sanctuary
The sanctuary was notified in 2001 and takes its name from the Bhoramdeo Temple. It is managed by the Chhattisgarh Forest Department and lies in the Maikal range of the Satpura hills. Steps towards declaring it a tiger reserve were supported by the NTCA in February 2025, but the designation has not been confirmed.
Useful facts
Bhoramdev Wildlife Sanctuary facts at a glance
- Location
- Maikal hills, Kabirdham district, Chhattisgarh
- Experience type
- Forest landscape and wildlife area
- Known for
- Kanha–Achanakmar tiger corridor
- Area
- About 352 sq km
- Notified
- 2001
Why it matters
Why Bhoramdev Wildlife Sanctuary is worth your time
Bhoramdev links two of central India's best-known forest landscapes. It lies on the Kanha–Achanakmar corridor, which allows tigers and other large animals to move between Kanha National Park in Madhya Pradesh and Achanakmar in Chhattisgarh. That makes the sanctuary significant well beyond its borders.
For a visitor, it explains why the hills around Kawardha stay green and empty of large settlements. Tiger reserve status has been proposed but is not yet declared, so access rules may change. Go for the landscape and the quiet, and treat any wildlife as a bonus.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Forest edge by the lake
The reservoir near Bhoramdeo gives easy views over the forest edge, with good evening light.
- 02
Wildlife records
Tigers, leopards, sloth bears, sambar, gaur and over 100 bird species are recorded.
- 03
A corridor, not a zoo
The sanctuary's role is to keep animals moving between Kanha and Achanakmar.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Treat Bhoramdev as a forest landscape first and a tiger-spotting trip a distant second. The sanctuary covers about 352 square kilometres of sal and mixed deciduous forest in the Maikal hills, and the temple and lake at Bhoramdeo sit at its edge. Most visitors see the outskirts from the road, pause by the lake and enjoy the quiet.
Tigers, leopards, sloth bears, sambar and gaur are recorded here, along with more than 100 bird species including the Malabar pied hornbill. Camera traps have confirmed tigers in the district, but forest officials keep exact locations private, and a sighting from a vehicle should not be expected. If a jungle safari opens, it will be run through the forest department and booked online; until you can confirm it, plan the day around the temple, the lake and the surrounding hill drive.
Start early, carry water and snacks, and arrange transport from Kawardha, as there are few facilities in the forest itself. Stay on marked roads, keep to any forest-department instructions, and avoid driving after dusk.
Plan with confidence
Small decisions that make the visit easier.
- Check safari status with the forest division
- Start early and carry water
- Do not leave marked roads
- Avoid driving after dusk
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Maikal hills around Bhoramdeo Temple, about 18 km from Kawardha
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Best time
- Winter and early spring; monsoon access is unreliable
- Walking level
- Moderate
- Senior comfort
- Roads to the forest edge are fine, but the sanctuary has few built facilities. Expect long drives, uneven tracks and heat; older visitors should stay on the temple and lake side and treat the forest as a drive-through.
- Tickets and access
- Safari arrangements are still developing. A tourist safari with online booking has been announced but its start date, gates, timings and fees are not confirmed; check with the Kabirdham forest division before planning around it.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
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Travelling with parents?
Roads to the forest edge are fine, but the sanctuary has few built facilities. Expect long drives, uneven tracks and heat; older visitors should stay on the temple and lake side and treat the forest as a drive-through.
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See concierge supportFAQs
Can I see tigers at Bhoramdev?
Tigers are present but sightings are rare and locations are not disclosed. Do not plan the trip around one.
Is there a safari?
A tourist safari with online booking has been announced, but start dates, timings and fees are not confirmed. Check with the forest office.
Is it a tiger reserve?
Not yet. Steps to declare it one were supported in 2025, but the designation is not confirmed.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
