Panpatha is a wildlife sanctuary located in Umaria district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It was established in 1983 and covers approximately 245.84â¯kmò of dry deciduous forest adjoining Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve.
The sanctuary preserves dry deciduous and sal forest, supporting tiger (Panthera tigris), leopard (P. pardus), gaur, sambar, chousingha, nilgai, barking deer, wild boar, jackal, hyena, chital, four horned antelope and jackals.
A 2021 assessment by WWFâÂÂIndia and the Wildlife Institute of India emphasized Panpatha's role as a critical corridor facilitating tiger movement between Panna and Bandhavgarh, recommending landscape-level management to preserve connectivity.
In July 2025, the state government approved Eco-Sensitive Zone master plans for eight protected areas, including Panpatha, to manage development and promote sustainable tourism.
The sanctuary, about 73â¯km from Khajuraho Airport and accessible via SHâÂÂ10 from Umaria, offers jeep safaris during OctoberâÂÂJune mornings and evenings.