Sanjay National Park is situated in the Majhauli and Kusumi blocks of Sidhi district of Madhya Pradesh. The total area of the park is about 466.7 sq km.

About the park
The park was set-up in 1975 under the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972. The park along with the Dubri Wildlife Sanctuary forms the Sanjay-Dubri Tiger Reserve which is about 831 sq km. After the bifurcation of the Madhya Pradesh in the year 2000, significant part of the park went to the Chhattisgarh State. The park so formed in Chhattisgarh is known as Guru Ghasidas National Park.

Flora
Sal and bamboo forests are the prominent vegetation covers of the region.

Fauna
The important animal species of the park include neelgai, sambar deer, gibbons, tiger, leopard, porcupine, chinkara, civet, panthers, buffalos, elephants, wild dogs, wild boar, spotted deer, leopard cats, sloth bears, etc. Different reptile species such as monitor lizard, python, tortoise, crocodile, cobra, etc. also inhabit this park.

Avian fauna
The park is home to different colourful birds such as crimson breasted barbets, parrots, blue kingfishers, wagtails, bulbuls, racket-tailed drongos, golden hooded oriole, Indian Pitta Rufus- Treepie, golden hooded oriole, Egyptian vulture, Indian white-rumped vulture, etc.

Tourist information
Very scanty accommodation facilities are available within Sanjay National Park. Better quality lodges, guest houses, hotels are available at Sindh, Varanasi, Rewa, etc.
Breaking of flowers, teasing and feeding of animals, carrying transistors and combustible items and littering inside the park is strictly prohibited with hefty penalty. The visitors should preferably wear dark clothes such as khaki or olive green shades. Avoid wearing flashy and bright coloured dresses in the park as it may distract wild animals.

Getting there
The nearest railway stations and bus terminals are at Sidhi and Shahdol. The closest airport is at Varanasi.

General Information Sanjay National Park, Belgaon, Madhya Pradesh
Best time to visit: October to June
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