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Satpura is a well-known Gondwana tract. During the year 1862, the Forest Department of Central Provinces constructed the Bison Lodge at Pachmarhi. Though the original construction no longer exists, a forest museum has been created at this spot. Satpura is an important habitat, harbouring a source population of tiger, which disperses to the adjoining Betul, Hoshangabad and East Nimar areas.
The faunal assemblage at Satpura is rich with tiger and its co-predators like leopard and Wild dog. The herbivores include Gaur, Sambar, Chital, Barking deer, Nilgai, and Chowsingha. Arboreal animals like Giant and Flying squirrels are also frequently seen along the riverine areas. Fresh water crocodiles and fishes are common in the water bodies here. While jungle fowl, partridges, quails, parakeerts and raptors are part of the rich avifauna of the area. The places of tourist interest include Jata Shankar, Pandav Caves, Priyadarshani Point, Mahadev, Chauragarh, Dhoopgarh, Cave Shelter, Bee Fall, Bori and Churna.
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