Flora

Bandhavgarh is very rich in floral diversity due to a combination of landforms and soil types, and the moist character of the region. Forest type of Bandhavgarh can be identified as Moist Peninsular Sal Forest and Southern tropical Moist Mixed Deciduous Forest and Southern Tropical Dry Mixed Deciduous Forest. The reserve has over 600 species of flowering plants, 50 species of aquatic plants and 18 species of rare plants.

Fauna

The big mammals of Bandhavgarh are the charismatic Tiger, the smarter cat leopard and Baloo the Sloth Bear of Jungle Book fame. The list is compounded by presence of super reptiles like the python, russels viper, krait, boa, the keel backs, etc. The Sal paradise of Bandhavgarh dosen't disappoint the avid birdwatcher either.

Birds : Browed fantails, steppe eagles, green pigeons, grey malabar hornbills, blossom headed parakeets, blue bearded bee eaters, green bee eaters, white bellied drongos, owls, minivets, woodshrikes, paradise flycatchers, etc.