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India is home to diverse flora and fauna which differs from one region to another. If you are keen to visit some of India's best national parks, then you should try a Madhya Pradesh wildlife tour on your next holiday. Although, this Indian state is well-known for its heritage sites, tourists will enjoy visiting these four top national parks in Madhya Pradesh:

Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve

Bandhavgarh national park was established in 1968 and was named after an ancient fort in the same area. The forests in the park are surrounded by high cliffs and mountains whereas the park itself comprises of mixed flora like sal trees and tall grasslands. The park provides a natural habitat for animals like the leopard, sloth bear, porcupine, spotted deer and of course, the tiger. The best time to visit is between February to June when tourists can go for jeep or elephant safaris here.

Kanha Tiger Reserve

This national park was set up in 1955 although the Kanha Tiger Reserve was set up only in the early seventies. Over 940 sq kms of area here is covered with sal & bamboo forests, rolling grasslands and quiet streams. The park is home to more than 22 species of mammals which include the Barasingha which was almost extinct, spotted deer, sambar, black buck, wild pigs and of course a number of beautiful birds as well. The best time to plan a trip here is between February to June when the climate is cooler and the chances of seeing the wildlife here is higher.

Satpura National Park

Your Madhya Pradesh wildlife tour would be incomplete without a trip to the Satpura National Park. Lush forests of sal, teak and bamboo along with sandstone peaks and ravines meet the eye upon entry and the park is home to a diverse collection of animals and birds. Although the tiger remains a favorite, tourists will enjoy viewing animals like the Indian Giant Squirrel, sambar, sloth bear, wild boar, marsh crocodiles and antelopes. The park offers jeep safaris, boat rides and elephant safari rides for tourists and the best time for a visit here is between November to March.

Pench Tiger Reserve

Pench National park is situated on the southern slopes of the Satpuda Hills and it is the river Pench that divides the park into two. Rumored to be the original setting for Kipling's 'Jungle Book', the uneven terrain is criss-crossed by streams and natural waterholes. One can find deciduous forests, shrubs, sheltered valleys as well as wild grass here. The park is home to more than 1200 varieties of plant life and its diverse wildlife is a treat for any nature lover. Pench deserves its place as one of the best National Parks in Madhya Pradesh even today.