About Sidhi

Madhya Pradesh

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Overview

Sidhi is the district town of northeastern Madhya Pradesh where the Sanjay Dubri Tiger Reserve has its field office. The reserve combines Sanjay National Park and Dubri Wildlife Sanctuary in sal forest that links Bandhavgarh with Palamau, and it holds tigers, leopards, sloth bears and deer. The famous white tiger Mohan was found in these forests in 1951. Safari zones include Dubri, Giddha, Bastua, Machmahua and Koilary.

Best Time to Visit Sidhi

Plan your trip around the right season

Oct-MarBest Window

Why visit

The reserve reopens on 1 October and the weather is pleasant.

Keep in mind

Winter mornings are cold in open jeeps.

How to Reach Sidhi

Intercity connectivity and travel options

Jabalpur and Varanasi have the nearest major airports, each roughly 275 km by road from Badkadol gate. Katni and Beohari have rail links.

Getting Around Sidhi

Local transport and practical tips

Local transport

Gypsies are booked at the gates. Badkadol gate serves the Dubri zone, Karwahi the Giddha zone, Kholipahari the Bastua zone and Kusmi the Machmahua zone.

Best Areas to Stay in Sidhi

Pick the right neighbourhood for your trip

Sidhi town

Self drivers

Hotels in the district town near the reserve office.

Near Badkadol gate

Safari stays

MP Tourism's Parsili Resort and private stays close to the Dubri zone.

Forest rest houses

Staying inside the reserve

Park accommodation at Bastua, Pondi, Kusmi and Dubri, booked through the field director's office.