The beauty of Kanha National Park is spread across two revenue districts, the Mandala and Kalagha in the Maikal Range of Satpuras in Madhya Pradesh. It was declared a reserve forest in 1879, revalued as a wildlife sanctuary in 1933, and further upgraded to a national park in 1955 is one of the most delicate wildlife areas in the world.
The Kanha National Park in Madhya Pradesh is the ideal home for a wide range of wild creatures. It is a land of beautiful and adorable, the crystal clear streams amidst the dense jungle cleanses the ambiances and makes the wildlife unrivaled.
It spread across the area of 940 sq km in the Maikal chain of hills, and by bringing up the buffer and core zone, the Kanha tiger reserve has a total area of 1945 sq km. Kanha national park, also known as Kanha tiger reserve, is a vast grassland and forest expanse in Madhya Pradesh.
It is undoubtedly a paradise for the wild species that bring the natural habitat for them. Kanha National Park has a significant population of royal Bengal Tigers and over 350 species of birds and flora. Barasingha was very close to extinction when a successful breeding program at Kanha National Park brought the animal back. Therefore the park is known for saving the Barasingha from near extinction.
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- Nearest Airports: Nagpur, Jabalpur, Raipur
- Nearest Railway Stations: Jabalpur, Gondia, Raipur, Bilaspur, Balaghat
- Road: Jabalpur ,Nagpur, Balaghat, Mandla
- Kanha Tiger Reserve has three entry points: Khatia, Mukki, and Sari.
Khatia Gate
- Jabalpur (Via Mandla) – 160 Kms,
- Raipur (Via Chilpi-Mukki-Baihar) – 250 Kms
- Nagpur (Via Seoni-Nainpur_Chiraidongri) – 220 Kms
Sarhi Gate
- Bichiya ((on NH 12) – 8 km
- Jabalpur (Via Mandla) – 150 kms
- Raipur (Via Chilpi-Sijhora) – 220 Kms
Mukki Gate
- Jablpur (Via Mandla-Mocha-Baihar) – 200 kms,
- Raipur (Via Chilpi) – 210 km
- Nagpur (Via Seoni-Nainpur- Mocha-Baihar) – 260 km
- Nagpur (Via Balaghat-Baihar) – 260 kms
The activities that can be done in Kanha national park are:
Jeep Safari
The thrill of exploring the exotic jungle in an open jeep is unmatchable. There are 4 zones where you can do a safari: Kanha, Kisli, Mukki, Sarhi. The jeep safari in Kanha national park lets you glimpse furry wild cats, blazing black deer, gaurs, and many more animal species. The safari in the different zones can be enjoyed twice a day for a specific time, so don’t disturb the animals in the park. You can book your safari from https://vannyatra.com/.
Safari Timings:
Summer: Morning: 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Evening: 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Winter: Morning: 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Evening: 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Night Safari
Night Safari is one of the most fun-filled and adventurous activities in Kanha National Park. The night safari helps you to experience the wildlife after the sun sets. The natural moonlight sometimes brings out some interesting detail of the life of these creatures. It is recommended that flashlights are not to be used and proper instructions given by the guides are to be followed. It usually starts around 7 p.m. and ends around 10 p.m., and the tickets to the night safari are not available online and are to be bought at the park gate.
Elephant Safari
One can also discover and enjoy the wildlife of Kanha National Park while sitting on the back of an elephant. The chance to spot a tiger is more in an elephant safari as it helps the tourist to visit the parts that are not accessible by jeeps. It’s a thrilling activity that introduces you to the true beauty of nature. The elephant safari costs around Rs.500-700 per person.
Kanha Museum
When a tourist visits Kanha National Park, it is recommended that one must also visit the Kanha Museum. Located near the Kisli gate inside the park, it is an ideal place to get information about the park’s topography and other exciting aspects. Sprawled over a large area, the Museum displays the history of the reserve, exhibits the skeletons of various creatures, and showcases detailed information about complex food chains. The major attraction of this Museum is the evening sound shows which are a must-see.
Watch the sunset from Bamni Dadar
Known for the crimson sunset, one can experience the most beautiful sunset from Bamni Dadar. It is 275m above Kanha and sues you must be awestruck by the beauty of the colors of the sun merging. It is one of the park’s most beautiful areas with a spectacular view.
Visiting Kanha National Park in Madhya Pradesh offers an experience of a lifetime. The landscape of the park is full of surprises. But the thing that makes it so beautiful is the presence of hundreds and thousands of wild animals. Spending a few nights in this park will let you spot the wildlife at its best.
So book your next safari with Vaanyatra!