About Kanha National Park
How many of you have seen a tiger before? Most of the answers will be ambiguous because everyone wants to see a tiger. Then where can one spot a tiger? Well, even if there are circuses and zoo's all over India, there's some kind of a thrill you experiences when all of a sudden you came across a Tiger roaming freely in the wilderness of its natural habitat: the fields and forests of India. There are numerous Tiger reserves in India, that are preserving this ferocious beast, but nowhere can you see them as often, and as regularly as in Kanha National Park.
Located in the Mandla district of Madhya Pradesh, Kanha national park cum Tiger reserve extends over an area of over 1,940-sq-kms. The major feature of this region's interesting topography is the horseshoe shape valley and the whole park area is surrounded by the spurs of the Mekal. The Surpan River meanders through Kanha's central Maidans, grasslands that cover the extensive plateau. Steep rocky escarpments along the edges offer breathtaking views of the valley
Major Wildlife Attractions Of Kanha
Spotting wild animals is always a matter of luck but Kanha is so rich in wildlife that the odds are titled in your favour. First time visitors are often so keen to spot the larger animals that they overlook the smaller ones. There are 175 varieties of birds in Kanha. So if you happen to be bird watcher, look forward to a full bird show. Most people are keener to meet Kanha's major attraction, the Tiger; still one has to be patient to spot one.
But while on a mission to find a tiger, one can easily catch glimpses of all the grazers, a Porcupine, many Gray Langurs, Mongoose, Hyena, Jungle Cat, even a Leopard. Other wild attractions in this Tiger country include varieties of Deer - the Barasingha, Chital or Spotted Deer, Chousingha, Nilgai, as well as the majestic Gaur or Indian Bison and wild Pig.
Other Attractions In Kanha
Elephant Safari: The animals at Kanha are best observed from the elephant back and the open country makes the chance of sightings reasonably good.
Kanha Museum: There is a museum at Kanha national park, depicting attributes and activities of the park and the tribal culture of the state of Madhya Pradesh.
Best Time to Visit
The visiting season to Kanha national park is within the months of April to June and November to January. The park is closed from July to Mid-November that is during the monsoon season.
How to get there Air:
Nagpur at 266-kms is the nearest Airport to visit Kanha National Park and is connected by various domestic airline services with Mumbai. Rail: Jabalpur at 169-kms is the convenient railhead to visit Kanha. Road:
Kanha National Park is connected by road with Jabalpur 175-kms, Khajuraho 445-kms, Nagpur 266-kms, Mukki 25-kms, and Raipur 219-kms. Within the park: Koshi - Kanha (9-kms), Kishi - Katia (4-kms), Kishi - Mukki (32-kms). There are regular to and fro bus service available from Jabalpur to Kanha.
Park Visitation Timings
1. 15 November to 15 February - Sunrise to 12.00 noon and 3.00 pm to Sunset
2. 16 February to 30 April - Sunrise to 1200 noon and 4.00 pm to Sunset
3. 1 May to 30 June - Sunrise to 11.00 am and 5.00 pm to Sunset
General Info / Tips
Note: Visitors are advised to reach the gate half an hour in advance to complete the formalities for entry into the park.
Duration:
11 Nights / 12 Days
Destinations Covered: Delhi - Agra - Bandhavgarh - Kanha - Jabalpur Day - 1 : Delhi
Arrival at the airport & transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day - 2 : Delhi
Full day tour of Old Delhi & New Delhi. Overnight at the hotel.
Day - 3 : Delhi - Agra
Leave for Agra to visit the famous Taj Mahal & Agra Fort. Overnight at the hotel.
Day - 4 : Agra - Bandhavgarh
Take an Executive class air-conditioned train to Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve.
Day - 5 : Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve
In Bandhavgarh. Evening jeep drive/ Elephant ride looking for the tiger.
Day - 6 : Bandhavgarh
In Bandhavgarh. Morning & Evening Jeep drive/ Elephant ride in the park.
Day - 7 : Bandhavgarh
In Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve. Morning & Evening Jeep drive/ Elephant ride in the park
Day - 8 Bandhavgarh - Kanha
Drive to Kanha Tiger Reserve. Evening a jeep safari in the park. Overnight at the hotel.
Day - 9 : Kanha
In Kanha. Morning & Evening Jeep Safari in the park.
Day - 10 : Kanha
In Kanha. Morning & Evening Jeep Safari in the park.
Day - 11 : Kanha - Jabalpur
Morning Jeep Safari. In the afternoon drive to Jabalpur to take an executive class air conditioned train to Delhi.
Day - 12 : Delhi
Arrive at Delhi Railway Station. Departure to the international airport
About Kanha National Park
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