Dumna Nature Reserve Park


Dumna Nature Reserve Park is an ecotourism site open to the public located in the Jabalpur district of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It includes a dam, forests, and wildlife in a 1058-hectare area. Wild animals, including chital, wild boar, porcupine, jackals, and many species of birds inhabit the park. Sightings of leopards have also been reported in and around the park. A children's park and a restaurant are available. A hanging bridge, tent platform, rest house, fishing platform, toy train, and boating are other attractions at the nearby Khandari Dam. Activities in the water, including bathing or swimming, are prohibited due to the presence of crocodiles.

Khandari Dam

Khandari Dam is a spill-type dam constructed by J.H. Morris, Chief Commissioner of Central Provinces and Berar. Construction was completed on 26 February 1883, to supply water to Jabalpur City. The dam's capacity is 6.30 Million cubic metres and its water supply capacity is 6.75 to 9 MLD.

Transport

The distance from Jabalpur is approximately 10 km. The reserve is situated near the Jabalpur Airport.