Sidhi is a small district town in the north-east of Madhya Pradesh, sitting at about 270 metres above sea level on the Son river basin. Most people who come here are heading for the Sanjay Dubri Tiger Reserve, whose forests of sal and bamboo cover much of the district. It is a place for slow, low-key travel rather than a checklist of famous sights.
The Sanjay Dubri reserve combines Sanjay National Park and the Dubri Wildlife Sanctuary, and it is connected in popular memory to the white tiger Mohan, captured in this region in 1951. Beyond the forest there is the Son Gharial Wildlife Sanctuary along the rivers, and the 10th-century Shiva temple and monastery at Chandreh, a short drive from town.
This is not an easy region for casual visitors. There is no railway station in the district, the nearest airport is at Rewa, and tourist facilities are modest. Safari booking, forest rest houses and road conditions all need planning, ideally in the cooler months. With a car, a driver you trust and a patient attitude, Sidhi gives a rare view of central India's wilder eastern forests without the crowds.
Before you plan
Sidhi at a glance
- Best months
- November to February is the most…November to February is the most comfortable; March is workable. April to June is very hot, and July to September is heavy monsoon with uncertain forest access.
- Ideal trip length
- 2 to 3 days: two safaris plus a…2 to 3 days: two safaris plus a half-day for Chandreh and the river
- Airport
- Rewa AirportRewa Airport (REW) at Chorhata, about 85 to 90 km away by road; scheduled services have been announced to a few cities, so check current flights
- Railway station
- No station in the districtNo station in the district; the nearest railheads listed are Madwas (about 50 km) and Joba (about 60 km), with Rewa and Singrauli also used
- Getting around
- A private car with a driver is the…A private car with a driver is the practical choice; local transport to forest and village sights is limited
- Daily budget
- Not reliably publishedNot reliably published; budget mainly for car hire, safari charges and simple stays, and confirm each with the operator
- Senior comfort
- Moderate: safaris involve bumpy open…Moderate: safaris involve bumpy open jeeps and basic facilities; the town is level but services are limited
- Language
- HindiHindi, with Bagheli widely spoken locally
Prices, opening hours and weather change. Recheck live details before booking.
Best time to visit Sidhi: January, February, December. Month-by-month weather →
How many days do you have?
Sidhi itinerary
One good day
1 day in Sidhi
Start with a dawn safari in the Sanjay Dubri Tiger Reserve if you have booked a slot in advance. Return to Sidhi for a late breakfast and a rest. In the afternoon, drive to Chandreh to see the 10th-century Shiva temple and monastery, and look at the Son and Banas rivers nearby if time allows.
Day-by-day plan →Two days
2 days in Sidhi
Take a morning safari in Sanjay National Park, rest through the heat, and take an evening safari if your booking allows. Ask the Field Director's office in Sidhi in advance which zones are open.
Day-by-day plan →Three unhurried days
3 days in Sidhi
Arrive by road from Rewa or Singrauli, check in, and visit the Field Director's office or confirm bookings. A short evening walk in town is enough after travel.
Day-by-day plan →
