Kanha National Park, also known as the Kanha Tiger Reserve, is the largest national park in Madhya Pradesh. Kanha is a major feature of MP Tourism and has been the inspiration for the construction of the Rudyard Kipling building - The Jungle Book.
The expanded wildlife sanctuary is one of
India's most important tiger reserves. It is located on the Maikal range in
Satpura Hills and extends to the Mandala and Kalaghat district.
Kanha Tiger
Reserve
The Kanha Tiger Reserve is a natural habitat
with attractive vegetation and forests with high plateaus. The home of the
Royal Indian Tigers, the Kanha Tiger Reserve is famous for being the first
tiger in India to have a mascot - Bhoorsingh the Barasingha. Besides tigers,
you can also find foxes and wild boars around the grasslands. The plain of
Bamhnidadar is home to birds of prey. The tiger park has Sondar Tank irrigation
holes, Babathenga Tank, and the Kanha Museum.
Facts of the
Kanha Tiger Reserve
The Kanha National Park area covers 1945 sq.
Km. km including Maikal hills and buffer areas around the same. The area
extends to several neighboring villages and districts.
In 1879, the land was announced a reserve
forest and in 1933, it was re-illustrate as a wildlife sanctuary. It was only
in 1955, that Kanha was awarded the title of nature reserve. In 1973, it became
the official tiger for tigers. As of today, it is considered one of the most
beautiful wildlife destinations in the world.
Currently, the national park is divided into
two protected areas - Hallon, which covers 250 sq. km. and Banjar, covering 300
sq. km. Together, with the Pench Sanctuary, it forms the Kanha Tiger Reserve.
Flora in Kanha
National Park
The forest areas here are made up of 70
species of deforested forests and are home to more than 200 species of
flowering plants. Trees such as Sal, bamboo, Tendu, Saja, Palas, Mahua, Achar,
etc. A remarkable tree called the Indian ghost tree is found here.
Animals in the
Kanha Tiger Reserve
Kanha National Park is the proud home of
Barasingha which is also a state animal. The wetland deer in Kahna National is
a rare and endangered species and is only found in these forests. But tigers
here put this place on the map of the wildlife world. According to a recent
study, the total number of tigers here is 150 (adult and young).
Besides deer and tigers, you can also find
other animals here such as Panther, Chital, Sambar deer, Blackbuck, Barking
deer, Chousingha, Gaur, Langur, Wild pig, Jackal, Sloth bear, Wild dog.
Reptiles such as python, Indian cobra, common rat snake, fan throated lizard,
Kraits etc. are also common. Forests are also home to more than 300 species of
fish and birds.
About Safari in
Kanha National Park
Kanha National Park Safari is a popular
tourist destination in this wildlife area. There are some places in the
national park, where you will doing safari, namely Kanha, Kisli, Mukki, Sarhi.
You can make a kanha jungle safari booking in advance online through Nature’s Sprout. You also book a complete package for tour of Kanha National Park,
which including accommodation, and safaris etc.
How to get to
Kanha National Park
By train
The nearest railway station is located in
Jabalpur, 150KM away. From there, you can take a bus, book a taxi, or rent a
car, to get there.
On the road
You can visit the national park by road.
nearby more cities like Jabalpur, Nagpur, Indore, Bhopal, Raipur etc. There are
regular public and private buses from all these areas.
By plane
The nearest airport is in Jabalpur,
approximately 130KM. From the airport, you can book a taxi or rent a car to get
here.
Places to Visit
in Kanha National Park
1. Mukki Location
• How to Get There - The second area of the
park is located at 65KM from the main Kanha area. You can get there by Jeep or
by private car.
• Best Duration to Visit - October to
February, March to June
2. Kisli Zone
• How to get there - Part of the larger Kanha
area, this area is located 8KM from the main entrance. You can take a jeep, a
canter, an elephant ride, or your private car to get there.
• Best Duration to Visit - October to
February, March to June.
Great time to
visit Kanha National Park
The climate of Kanha National Park is
generally hot and humid. Summers are hard and the rainy season gets a lot of rain.
The park is open from mid-October until the end of June.
Places to visit
near Kanha National Park
You can also visit these nearby places -
Mandla, 34KM - A small, beautiful village on
the banks of the Narmada River, known for its rich history and culture.
Kawardha Palace, 85KM - A magnificent
royal residence on the Maikal Hills, made of Italian marble and stone, designed
in Italian, colonial, and Mughal style.
Amarkantak, 160KM - A leading pilgrim
town located in the association of Satpura and Vindhya Ranges, also known as
Narmada spring, Kapildhara Fall, Pataleshwar Mahadev Temple, etc.
Jabalpur, 130KM - A historic town on
the Narmada River, Jabalpur is famous for its spectacular waterfalls, ancient
temples, spectacular rock topography, and ancient monuments.
Kanha National
Park Hotels & Resorts
There are plenty of Kanha Tiger Reserve
resorts where you can stay and take full advantage of your jungle vacation.
Hotels here range from forest camps and lodges to 5 star resorts within and
around Kanha National Park.
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tour package call us on: 7719806444, +91-9755725345,
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