Padmshesh Mandir. Rock Paintings: Satpura Tiger Reserve is important from view point of archaeology. There are more than 50 Rock Shelters which have rock paintings depicting various animals like elephants, tigers, deers, and porcupines. These paintings are about 1500 to 10000 years old and helpful in study of human evolution history in this area. Transportation The nearest airport is in Bhopal, about 190 km away. The railway station is at Itarsi, about 50 km away, is the biggest railway junction of Central India; several other stations like Narsinghpur and Pipariya are within this radius. The reserve is near to Pachmarhi hill station, which is easily accessible via road from the major cities like Jabalpur, Narsinghpur, Chindwara, Bhopal, and Betul. See also IUCN Madhya Pradesh Wildlife of India MOEFCC Kanha National Park References External links Eastern Highlands moist deciduous forests Tourist attractions in Narmadapuram district National parks in Madhya Pradesh Protected areas established in 1981 Tiger reserves of India Wildlife conservation in India 1981 establishments in Madhya Pradesh