Chhindwara is one of the largest cities in the Satpura range and one of the largest district in terms of area in Madhya Pradesh. It is on a plateau, surrounded by lush green fields, rivers and by dense forest with diverse flora and fauna. The town is built around the Bodri Stream, a tributary with the Kulbehra River & is the origin source of Pench River which flows across Pench National Park which includes Pench Tiger Reserve, which is one of the reserve for the Tiger Project of India. Soil type is mainly well fertile medium black to brown soil with good water holding capacity. In some parts sandy and yellow soil is also found. Chhindwara has a subtropical climate. The summer season is scorching hot and dry and maximum temperature may range from 38-42°C. The summer season continues from April-June followed by monsoon rains which continue from July–September. Average annual rainfall is 1,183 mm. The subtropical climate of Chhindwara is well suited to horticultural crops fruits, vegetables, spices., flower and medicinal Aromatic crops. Hence the establishment of College of Horticulture, Chhindwara paves the way of scientific development of horticulture in Satpura region of Madhya Pradesh.
