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Updated: July 05, 2025 23:54
If you're looking to leave the insanity of the city behind, Madhya Pradesh's twin jewels Tawa and Madai are a monsoon getaway unlike any other. A few hours from Bhopal, this green tunnel of forests, rivers, and wildlife is quickly becoming the weekend explorer's go-to destination. With boat tours, jungle safaris, and serene stays, it's a two-day detox that's light-years away.
TRAVEL TREASURES
Tawa Dam in Hoshangabad district is 2.5 hours of driving distance from Bhopal through scenic villages and waterfalls
The reservoir is ringed by the Satpura hills and offers you an hour-long boat ride between green islands and dense forests
MPT Tawa Resort provides sea views, infinity swimming pool, and sunset views with local cuisine
Madai, which is on the periphery of Satpura Tiger Reserve, is a short boat journey or drive away from Tawa.
WILDERNESS HIGHLIGHTS
Madai falls within the Satpura Biosphere and is renowned for its dense fauna and peaceful backwaters
Jungle safaris offer interactions with deer, wild boars, leopards, and tigers as well for the lucky ones
Birdwatchers may observe rare birds in the meadows and riverine forests
Bison Resort in Madai offers cozy riverside chalets with potential wildlife views from your balcony
SATPURA SOJOURN
Do not miss the Satpura National Park, a wooded wonderland with the giant sal and teak trees
Jeep safaris and night drives in the buffer zone reveal night wildlife and the hidden rhythms of the forest
The air is crisp, the atmosphere is quiet, and the diversity is unparalleled
TRAVEL TIPS
Nearest airport: Raja Bhoj Airport, Bhopal (120 km from Tawa)
Nearest railway station: Narmadapuram (25 km from Tawa)
Optimum season to visit: Monsoon and post-monsoon seasons to see thick vegetation and active fauna Best suited for: Families, couples, individuals, and landscape photographers
SOURCE Free Press Journal, MP Tourism, Travel Neuro, Tripoto, Kanha Tiger Wonderful Safari