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Madhya PradeshKanha National Park
The main attractions are Tiger, Bison, Gaur, Sambar, Chital, Barasingha, Barking Deer, Black Deer, Black Buck, Chousihgha, Nilgai, Mouse Deer, Sloth Bear, Jackal Fox, Porcupine, Hyaena, Jungle Cat, Python, Pea fowl, Hare, Monkey, Mongoose, Tiger, Leapord etc. can also be seen here.
Birds species in the park:
Storks, Teals, Pintails, Pond Herons, Egrets, Peacock, Pea Fowl, Jungle Fowl, Spur Fowl, Patridges, Quails, Ring Doves, Spotted Parakeets, Green Pigeons, Rock Pigeons, Cuckoos, Papihas, Rollers, Bee Eater, Hoopes, Drongos, Warblers, King Fishers, Wood Peckers, Finches, Orioles, Owls, Fly Catchers.
Museum (closed on Wednesdays)
There is a museum at kanha depicting attributes and activities of the park and tribal culture.
TIMINGS FOR PARK EXCURSIONS
15 Nov to 15 Feb. Sunrise to 1200 and 1500 to Sunset
16 Feb to 30 Apr. Sunrise to 1200 and 1600 to Sunset
1 may to 30 June Sunrise to 1100 and 1700 to Sunset
Visitors are advised to reach the gate half an hour in advance to complete the formalities for entry into the park.
The Region
Madhya PradeshKanha National Park
Kanha National Park
Kanha National Park in the Mandla District spreads over 1,945 sq.km of dense sal forests, interspersed with extensive meadows and trees and clumps of wild bamboo. This area known as Kipling Country' is where all the jungle books of Rudyard Kipling were conceived.Area: 1945 km²
Altitude: 600-900 metres
Temperature (deg C):
Summer: Max 40.6, Min 23.9
Winter: Max 23.9, Min 1.1
Rainfall: 152 cms
Best Season: April to June and November to January
(The park is closed from July to Mid November during monsoon)
Altitude: 600-900 metres
Temperature (deg C):
Summer: Max 40.6, Min 23.9
Winter: Max 23.9, Min 1.1
Rainfall: 152 cms
Best Season: April to June and November to January
(The park is closed from July to Mid November during monsoon)
How to get there
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Air: Nagpur (266 kms) is the nearest Airport to visit Kanha National Park connected by Indian Airlines flights with Bombay. |
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Rail: Jabalpur (169 kms) is the convenient rail head to visit Kanha. |
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Road: |
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Local Transport: Route Timings Jabalpur-Kanha 0700,1100 hrs Kanha-Jabalpur 0700,1100 hrs The Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation (MPSTDC) operates a Jeep Service for vistors to go around in the park. Booking can be made through the Manager, MPSTDC, Log huts, Kisli. Wild Chalet Resorts at village Mocha, Kanha can also arrange for local sightseeing. |
What to see
Wild life in the park:The main attractions are Tiger, Bison, Gaur, Sambar, Chital, Barasingha, Barking Deer, Black Deer, Black Buck, Chousihgha, Nilgai, Mouse Deer, Sloth Bear, Jackal Fox, Porcupine, Hyaena, Jungle Cat, Python, Pea fowl, Hare, Monkey, Mongoose, Tiger, Leapord etc. can also be seen here.
Birds species in the park:
Storks, Teals, Pintails, Pond Herons, Egrets, Peacock, Pea Fowl, Jungle Fowl, Spur Fowl, Patridges, Quails, Ring Doves, Spotted Parakeets, Green Pigeons, Rock Pigeons, Cuckoos, Papihas, Rollers, Bee Eater, Hoopes, Drongos, Warblers, King Fishers, Wood Peckers, Finches, Orioles, Owls, Fly Catchers.
Museum (closed on Wednesdays)
There is a museum at kanha depicting attributes and activities of the park and tribal culture.
TIMINGS FOR PARK EXCURSIONS
15 Nov to 15 Feb. Sunrise to 1200 and 1500 to Sunset
16 Feb to 30 Apr. Sunrise to 1200 and 1600 to Sunset
1 may to 30 June Sunrise to 1100 and 1700 to Sunset
Visitors are advised to reach the gate half an hour in advance to complete the formalities for entry into the park.
The Region Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal | Sanchi | Gwalior | Orchha | Khajuraho
Indore | Ujjain | Kanha National Park | Bandavgarh National Park
Indore | Ujjain | Kanha National Park | Bandavgarh National Park
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