Spread in the Mandla and Balaghat districts of Madhya Pradesh laid the biggest National Park and Tiger Reserve of Central India named Kanha. Kanha National Park which is the biggest national park in central India now comprises of about 900 square kilometers.
The National park and wildlife sanctuary has a significant population of Bengal Tiger, Sloth, Indian Wild Dog, leopards and Barasingha. Swamp Deer or Hard Ground. Barasingha is the pride of the place as it is the only sub species of swamp deer found in India. Kanha National Park has an important place in protecting the Swamp Deer from extinction. Indian Gaur is found in Kanha but mostly when the winter season ends.
Earlier, the Kanha National Park was divided into two sanctuaries namely Hallon and Banjar which were 250 and 300 square kilometers respectively. Created on June 1, 1985, this national park, together with a surrounding buffer zone of 1,067 square kilometers and the neighboring 110 square kilometers of Phen sanctuary, forms the Kanha Tiger Reserve.
Kanha National Park is believed to be the inspiration for Rudyard Kipling to write his famous book The Jungle Book. The captivating green meadows, the lush sal and bamboo forests and the wildlife of Kanha make it a tourist destination which is distinct because of its nature.
Spotted deer, sambar, barking deer, four horned deer and mouse deer are the main species of deer found in the Kanha National Park. Nilgai, Indian Wolf, Hyena, sloth bear, Langurs, wild boars and pugnacious rhesus macaque are also seen here. Nocturnal animals like fox, hyena, jungle cat, civets, porcupine, ratel or honey badger and hares can be seen outside the park confines.
The common reptiles found are Python, Cobra, Krait, Rat Snake, Viper, Keel backs and Grass snakes. There are many species of turtles as well as amphibians found in or near the water bodies of the park.
The best season to visit the national park is from the month of February to June. Visiting hours are from 6:30 am to 12:00 noon and from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The national park is closed from 1 July to 15 October.
Jabalpur is the nearest airport which is 175 km away from the national park, but has a limited number of flights. Mandla, 70 km away from Kanha is well connected with Kanha. Tourist taxi services are available from Jabalpur to the national park. There are three gates for entering into the forest. The Kisli gate is the best which can be accessed if traveling from Jabalpur. The second gate is Mukki which is also equally used by the visitors the park. Kanha National Park can be easily reached by rail, road and air.
Most of the Kanha hotels also offer facilities for sightseeing expedition and jungle safaris, apart from pick-up and drop facilities from the various transit points.
The National park and wildlife sanctuary has a significant population of Bengal Tiger, Sloth, Indian Wild Dog, leopards and Barasingha. Swamp Deer or Hard Ground. Barasingha is the pride of the place as it is the only sub species of swamp deer found in India. Kanha National Park has an important place in protecting the Swamp Deer from extinction. Indian Gaur is found in Kanha but mostly when the winter season ends.
Earlier, the Kanha National Park was divided into two sanctuaries namely Hallon and Banjar which were 250 and 300 square kilometers respectively. Created on June 1, 1985, this national park, together with a surrounding buffer zone of 1,067 square kilometers and the neighboring 110 square kilometers of Phen sanctuary, forms the Kanha Tiger Reserve.
Kanha National Park is believed to be the inspiration for Rudyard Kipling to write his famous book The Jungle Book. The captivating green meadows, the lush sal and bamboo forests and the wildlife of Kanha make it a tourist destination which is distinct because of its nature.
Spotted deer, sambar, barking deer, four horned deer and mouse deer are the main species of deer found in the Kanha National Park. Nilgai, Indian Wolf, Hyena, sloth bear, Langurs, wild boars and pugnacious rhesus macaque are also seen here. Nocturnal animals like fox, hyena, jungle cat, civets, porcupine, ratel or honey badger and hares can be seen outside the park confines.
The common reptiles found are Python, Cobra, Krait, Rat Snake, Viper, Keel backs and Grass snakes. There are many species of turtles as well as amphibians found in or near the water bodies of the park.
The best season to visit the national park is from the month of February to June. Visiting hours are from 6:30 am to 12:00 noon and from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The national park is closed from 1 July to 15 October.
Jabalpur is the nearest airport which is 175 km away from the national park, but has a limited number of flights. Mandla, 70 km away from Kanha is well connected with Kanha. Tourist taxi services are available from Jabalpur to the national park. There are three gates for entering into the forest. The Kisli gate is the best which can be accessed if traveling from Jabalpur. The second gate is Mukki which is also equally used by the visitors the park. Kanha National Park can be easily reached by rail, road and air.
Most of the Kanha hotels also offer facilities for sightseeing expedition and jungle safaris, apart from pick-up and drop facilities from the various transit points.
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