Kanha National Park

Considered as one of the finest and well managed of all national parks in India, Kanha National park is situated in between Banjar and Halon valleys in the state of Madhya Pradesh.

The drive through the jungles and horse shoe shaped valley with beautiful landscapes is just fascinating and you come across many wildlife animals in Kanha National Park.

Presenting a varied topography, Bammi Dadar adds beauty to the national park. This place is also known as sunset point. The area of the national park is approximately 940 square kms and is home to the largest populations of the tigers in the country.

The park also shelters leopard, and striped hyena, spotted deer, sloth bear, wild boar, jungle cat, jackal and a variety of monkeys. Apart from the big cat (Tiger), the main attraction of the park is Hard ground Barasingha (Swamp Deer) which is one of the rarest deer in world and is often referred to as Jewel of Kanha national park.

The park was established in 1955 and was selected for “Project Tiger” in 1974 and is considered as the earliest protected area.in the country. The forests of Kanha mainly of sal and bamboo forests are the most interesting features of the area.

Kawardha Palace is another attraction in side the Kanha National Park. It was built by Maharaja Dharamraj Singh in the period 1936-39. The unique design of the palace constructed with Italian marble and stone, offers magnificent sight to the visitors.

Boasting of about 22 species of mammals, Kanha inhibits

Kanha boasts of about 22 species of mammals. Some of the inhabitants of this park are the gaur, the largest of the world's cattle; the sambar, the largest Indian deer; and the chausingha, the only four-horned antelope in the world. Other frequent visitors include the Nilgai antelope, the sloth bear, the dhole, or Indian wild dog, and an occasional panther. List of mammals one can spot at kanha national park are Rhesus Macaque, Wolf, Sloth Bear, Small Indian Civet, Striped Hyaena, Tiger, panthers, Gaur, Sambar, Indian Muntjac, Indian Palm Squirrel, Bengal Fox, Indian Hare, Four-horned Antelope, Smooth-coated Otter, Indian Grey Mongoose, Jungle Cat, Indian Spotted Chevrotain, Indian Porcupine, Golden Jackal, Dhole, Leopard, Wild Boar, Swamp Deer

One can also find more than 175 varieties of birds in Kanha National Park. Some of the major rare bird species in Kanha are Purple Heron (Ardea purpurea,Paddy Bird or Pond Heron (Ardeola grayii), Shikra (Accipiter badius),White-eyed Buzzard (Butastur teesa).

Purple Heron (Ardea purpurea,Paddy Bird or Pond Heron (Ardeola grayii), Shikra (Accipiter badius),White-eyed Buzzard (Butastur teesa).

Tiger is the largest predator in Kanha National Park and you will definitely encounter the big wild cat during your Jeep or Elephant Safari.

One is bound to experience power, grace and unmatched majesty of Leopards, which can easily climb trees and is one of the most ubiquitous and adaptable predators in India.

Providing a closer view of the animals of Kanha National Park, Elephant Safari is the best way to have a look into their natural habitat

So just embark on your lifetime safari tour to Kanha National Park. The safari timings differ in different seasons. The timings are:

Oct. 1 - Feb. 15- Sunrise to 1200 hours & 1500 hours to sunset.
Feb. 16 - Apr. 15 - Sunrise to 1200 hours & 1600 hours to sunset.
Apr. 16 - Jun. 30 - Sunrise to 1100 hours & 1700 hours to sunset