About Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve

Discover the newest and largest tiger reserve in Madhya Pradesh, formed by merging the historic Nauradehi and Durgavati Wildlife Sanctuaries.

Officially notified in 2023, the Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve is a massive 2,339 sq. km expanse of untamed wilderness spread across the Sagar, Damoh, and Narsinghpur districts. Named in honor of the legendary Gond monarch, Queen Rani Durgavati, this vast protected area serves as a crucial wildlife corridor connecting the Panna Tiger Reserve in the north with the Satpura Tiger Reserve in the south.

Wildlife, Tigers & The Indian Wolf

As the largest protected area in Madhya Pradesh, the reserve features a highly diverse landscape ranging from dry deciduous teak forests to extensive open grasslands. It is globally recognized as a major stronghold for the endangered Indian Wolf (a legacy of the former Nauradehi Sanctuary). Thanks to successful conservation and natural migration from neighboring parks, the population of the Royal Bengal Tiger here is steadily increasing.

During a wildlife safari, nature enthusiasts have the opportunity to spot:

• Apex Predators: Tigers, Indian Wolves, Indian Leopards, and Striped Hyenas.
• Other Mammals: Sloth Bears, Indian Foxes, Wild Boars, and large herds of Nilgai, Chital, and Chinkara.

Singorgarh Fort & Historical Heritage

Beyond its rich biodiversity, the reserve is deeply steeped in history. A key attraction nestled deep within the forested hills is the ancient Singorgarh Fort. This historically significant fortress was the seat of the Gond kingdom and is closely associated with Queen Durgavati's valor. Exploring this zone offers a rare combination of archaeological wonder and thrilling wildlife tracking.

An Offbeat Safari Experience

Because Veerangana Durgavati is a newly notified tiger reserve in Madhya Pradesh, its tourism remains beautifully uncommercialized. For travelers, wildlife photographers, and nature lovers seeking a raw, offbeat, and highly authentic jungle safari—far away from the crowded gypsy trails of established parks—this reserve is the ultimate frontier.