EXPLORE THE KANHA NATIONAL PARK

One of the most exceptional conservation in India. Kanha becomes in the spotlight as a hugely prettily-managed nature reserve and favorite place to meet the majestic tiger-the king of the Jungle in their kingdom.

ABOUT KANHA NATIONAL PARK

The Mammoth Park With The Gigantic Cats

Kanha National Park is one of the first nine tiger reserves of India, spread in an area of 940 sq. km. Where the majestic royal Bengal tiger — the Supreme predator rule. With lush sal and mixed woodlands along with densely flaggy bamboo, interspersed with grassy plains and large clearings. Park inhabits a variety of wild species, including the tiger, and hard ground barasingha.

Every year, thousands of travelers visit this esteemed ecotourism destination to explore the beauty with jungle safari and enjoy the old nature at its peak. Park offers the cherish moments to every nature lover with the greeny nature and exotic wildlife.

SHOWCASING:

Heaven For Wildlife Lovers

Located in the Mandla and Balaghat districts of Madhya Pradesh, the Kanha tiger reserve is one of the most exquisite wildlife protected areas in India. The national park (2074 sq. km.) consists of two conservation entities, the buffer zone (1134 sq. km.) and the core zone (917.43 sq. km.). The core area surrounded by the buffer zone barring part of the eastern border running along the Madhya Pradesh-Chattisgarh interstate border.

The tiger reserve area lies in zone-6E — Deccan Peninsula — Central Highlands as per the ecogeographical distribution of India. The Halor and Banjar Valleys, forming the eastern and the western parts, two ecological units of the core zone respectively connected to by a narrow corridor known as the “chicken’s neck”.

There are six forest ranges in the core zone and six in the buffer zone. There are three distinct seasons, with a typical monsoonal climate in the tiger reserve. These seasons greatly vary in temperature, humidity, wind velocity, and precipitation, and these factors serve as regulators of vegetation and habits of wild animals in the park.

CLIMATE AND WEATHER:

Verdant Greenery all Around — Picturesque Best

Kanha national park has a moderate climate. Here we can experience all three seasons, i.e., winter, summer, and monsoon. Here Winter season is from November to March during which morning temperature dips to 1°C and day temperature remains at 18°C. During winters, morning safari drives are more challenging. From April to June months, we can experience the summer season when straight sunlight and heat waves pose a challenge in safari drives. In peak summers, i.e., on May-June months, the temperature reaches 45°C level. With the end of June or beginning of July, monsoon clouds arrive and pour good rainfall.

Monsoon season prevails from July to October. During this time, the park remains closed for visitors and get prepared for the beginning of new season. Here at Kanha tiger reserve, you will experience a significant difference in day and night temperatures. Due to straight sun-light effect, here day temperature raises swiftly, and after sunset and in early morning hours, we will experience cold. This difference is well experienced in morning safari drives when the vehicle enters just before sunrise and exits after sunrise.

MAMMALS:

Tiger & Co-Predators with Rare & Common mammals

Kanha has some 22 species of mammals. Here some of the prominent safari attractions are Tiger, Barasingha (Hard-ground Swamp Deer), Indian Gaur, Sloth Bear, Leopards. Those most easily spotted are the striped palm squirrel, common langur, jackal, wild pig, chital or spotted deer, barasingha or swamp deer, sambar, and blackbuck.

Less commonly seen species are Tiger, Indian Hare, dhole or Indian wild dog, barking deer and Indian Bison or gaur.

Very rarely seen species are Wolf, chinkara, Indian pangolin, ratel, and porcupine.

BIRDS OF KANHA:

Real Jewels Of Kanha Tiger Reserve

Kanha national park is also the best place for bird watching in Central India. There are about more than 280 bird species found in Kanha forest. Some of the commonly seen Kanha birds are: Indian Roller, Pied Myna, Golden Oriole, Shama, Indian Tree Pipit, Rose-ringed Parakeet, Black-capped Kingfisher, Common Hoopoe, Red Junglefowl, Green Bee-eater, Common Teal, Rufous Woodpecker, Coopersmith Barbet, Indian Grey Hornbill, Barn owl, Jungle Owlet, Brown Fish Owl, Pied Cuckoo, Indian Cuckoo, Greater Coucal, Saurus Crane, Spotted Dove, Common Sandpiper etc.

Some of the accessible birding areas in Kanha national park are Shravan Tal, Naag Bahera, Bamni Dadar, Babathenga Tank, Sondra Tank, Garhi Road, etc. November to April is considered as a good time for bird watching in Kanha.

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

Things To Capture In Camera Of Memories

At Kanha national park, Jungle Safari is the primary tourism activity for tourists. In addition to this, one can do a limited nature walk, birding and village visit. There is no favorite tourist spot near park area which one can visit while staying at the resort in Kanha. While staying at Kanha resorts, tourists can visit Kanha forest through jungle safari drives, which done on open jeeps in the company of forest guide. Here park is divided into 4 zones, i.e., Kanha zone, Kisli zone, Sarhi zone and Mukki zone. Through Khatia entrance gate, we can visit first three zones whereas, through Mukki entrance gate, we can easily visit Mukki safari zone. There are some essential areas in Kanha which falls in different safari zones.

TIGER: THE SUPREME PREDATOR

Listening to the forest is the best way to trail the big cat on a safari

Wildlife expeditions have their own charm. And what better way to spot wildlife than in India. India is the land of Asian tigers and is home to 2,226 wild tigers. Apart from being the national animal of India, tigers play a significant role in developing India’s cultural and natural heritage. This majestic species undoubtedly fascinates every eye it meets.

With a tremendous decrease in the number of tigers over the past several years, this endangered species is on the verge of extinction. It is surely a boon to be born in this era, providing us an opportunity to witness the legend of Royal Tigers. With a fair number of tigers in Kanha National Park, it is easy to spot these beauties untamed and in all its wilderness.

NEXT TO KANHA NATIONAL PARK

There are many different popular tourist destinations which can be visited after Kanha national park. If you are interested in wildlife tourism, then you can visit Bandhavgarh, Pench national park, Satpura national park. If you are interested in leisure tourism, then you can visit Amarkantak, Pachmarhi, Jabalpur city. For tribal travel, you can visit Kawardha, Raipur and other Chattisgarh destinations.