Bamni Dadar

Bamni Dadar, widely celebrated as the Sunset Point of Kanha (the dramatic 2,100 foot-high table top plateau sitting high on the highest elevation in Kanha National Park, renowned for 360 degree panoramic views across the forested Maikal Range, grazing herds of Indian Gaur and Sambar deer, and patrolling Bengal tigers) in the tiger reserve of Kanha in Madhya Pradesh, stands as central India's supreme wildlife viewpoint and sunset landmark.

Rising steeply above dense sal and bamboo valleys inside the core zone of Kanha Tiger Reserve, this open grassy highland commands unbroken horizons over rolling forested ridges that inspired Rudyard Kipling's timeless jungle tales.

It's the home of massive Indian Gaur (the world's largest wild bovine) grazing peacefully in plateau clearings, barking deer calling from shaded tree borders, four horned antelopes leaping across rocky outcrops, soaring crested serpent eagles riding mountain thermals, Royal Bengal tigers stalking prey along plateau ledges at dusk, and an intensely exhilarating, deeply authentic wilderness ambiance filled with evening cicada hums, cool mountain winds sweeping across the plateau crest, and brilliant crimson sunsets painting the forested horizon.

It represents a rich Madhya Pradesh wilderness conservation heritage apex, Maikal mountain ecology, and tiger safari tourism where high plateaus, Kanha National Park forests, Kanha Museum displays, and Kawardha Palace estates unite in Bamni Dadar.

Located inside Kanha Core Safari Zone, it sits 18 km from Khatia Safari Gate, 25 km from Mukki Safari Gate, 160 km from Jabalpur Airport (JLR), and 175 km from Gondia Junction Railway Station, reached exclusively by authorized 4x4 open top safari gypsies.

The 2,100 Ft Tableland & Sunset Over Maikal Hills

Known to wildlife naturalists as the roof of Kanha, Bamni Dadar offers an unobstructed vantage point where travelers can watch the sunset over miles of virgin sal forest.

During afternoon safari hours, herds of massive gaur, sambar stags with impressive antlers, and troops of langurs gather in open grasslands to forage before darkness falls across the jungle.

Truth is, standing atop the windy cliff of Bamni Dadar as the setting sun turns the distant hill ranges into deep purple silhouettes will take your breath away.

Kanha Tiger Reserve, Kanha Museum & Kawardha

Kanha National Park: Explore 940 square kilometers of dense sal forests home to 100+ wild tigers and rare hardground barasingha.

Kanha Museum & Kawardha: Visit the wildlife interpretation displays in Kanha Museum and tour the 1930s marble halls of Kawardha Palace.

Bamni Dadar & Kanha Safari Day Plan

The Plateau Safari & Sunset Explorer Circuit: Early morning wake up with hot ginger tea (5:15 AM) -> morning 4x4 gypsy safari in Kanha core zone tracking Royal Bengal tigers, leopards, and barasingha herds (6:00 AM to 10:30 AM) -> visit the Kanha Museum at Khatia gate to learn about forest ecology and tribal culture (11:00 AM to 12:30 PM) -> hearty lunch and rest at your jungle safari lodge (1:00 PM to 2:45 PM) -> afternoon safari game drive heading up the winding forest road to Bamni Dadar plateau (3:00 PM to 5:45 PM: spot massive Indian gaur herds, sambar deer & watch the glorious sunset over the Maikal hills from the plateau summit) -> exit the park gate before dusk (6:00 PM) -> dinner around the camp bonfire.

Visiting Code & Conduct: Bamni Dadar is accessed exclusively during official afternoon safari drives; stepping down from the 4x4 safari vehicle on the plateau is strictly governed by forest department guidelines; carry warm jackets as the 2,100 foot plateau gets chilly immediately after sunset in winter.

After witnessing the sunset from Bamni Dadar, explore Kanha National Park, visit Kanha Museum, or tour Kawardha Palace.