Bori Wildlife Sanctuary

Bori Wildlife Sanctuary spreads across mixed deciduous forests and bamboo groves along the northern foothills of the Satpura Range. The landscape shifts between dense forest sections and more open areas where the Tawa River winds through.

The Bori Reserve Forest was established in 1865 along the Tawa River, marking an early effort to protect forests in this region. This foundation shaped how the area is managed and conserved today.

Local communities are woven into conservation efforts that blend traditional knowledge with modern practices. You can see this partnership reflected in how people move through and care for the forest areas.

Access the sanctuary through the Madhai entrance gate, with Itarsi railway station providing a good connection point. The cooler months make for more comfortable exploration of the forest areas.

The sanctuary sits at the boundary between western and eastern Indian forest types, creating unusual patterns in plant distribution. This transition zone blends characteristics from different forest ecosystems.