Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected forest area and tiger reserve located in the Mungeli and Bilaspur districts of Chhattisgarh, India, extending into parts of Madhya Pradesh. Established in 1975 and designated as a tiger reserve in 2009, it forms part of the Achanakmar-Amarkantak Biosphere Reserve, one of the most ecologically important landscapes of central India.

Key facts

• Established: 1975

• Declared Tiger Reserve: 2009 (under Project Tiger)

• Area: ~914 sq km (core + buffer)

• Location: Bilaspur & Mungeli, Chhattisgarh

• Best visiting months: November – June