Kanha National Park
Best Time To Visit
March – May
November – February
Reaching Kanha National Park
- Flight : New Delhi - Raipur
- Railway : New Delhi – Jabalpur OR New Delhi – Gondia
About Kanha National Park
The Kanha National Park or the Kanha Tiger Reserve, which is situated in Madhya Pradesh’s picturesque Maikal Range, has long been a popular destination for those who love environment and wildlife safaris. The 326 square mile area of stunning natural scenery fills up a significant chunk of the Mandala and Kalaghat districts.
The peculiarity of this location is characterised by its chilly winters, year-round water supply, and cool morning and evening temperatures in the height of summer. Kanha National Park is a magnificent 772 square miles (2000 square kilometres) of dense Sal Forest located in Madhya Pradesh, in the eastern region of India. This stunning scenery inspired Nobel Prize Laureate, Sir Rudyard Kipling to write the Jungle Book.
Kanha National Park is an evergreen forest with a tonne of undergrowth that provides ambush, parking itself around the Banjar and Halon rivers and providing the Tiger with the ideal habitat. Herbivores can find food in the undulating grasslands and meandering streams, and predators will always pursue prey that has food. In terms of wildlife tourism, this national park is one of the best managed forests. The Hard Ground Barasingha’s reintroduction was one of these successes. These Barasinghas, also known as the “Jewel of Kanha,” were housed in special enclosures to promote reproduction and prevent extinction.
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Popular Fauna at Kanha National Park
Royal Bengal Tiger
The Indian nation’s animal represents his magnificence. Many naturalists regard the Royal Bengal Tiger as one of the most formidable apex predators. At the Kanha National Park, you can see this large cat in action.
Indian Bison
Gaurs, commonly referred to as Indian bison, are cattle that are indigenous to South and Southeast Asia. Since 1986, they have been placed on the IUCN Red List as Vulnerable. Among the wild cattle and the family Bovidae, it is the biggest species.
Barasingha
A beloved species with obscenely huge antlers is the barasingha. This mammal can have up to 12 antlers in total. In actuality, this species’ name is of Hindi origin and means “deer with 12 antlers.”
Indian Leopard
Compared to the other subspecies, it has larger rosettes and a coat that is paler in desert settings, greyer in cooler climates, and more ochre in rainforest habitats.
Kanha National Park
Facts About Kanha National Park:
- Area : 2051 sq. km- 940 sq. km is core and 1134 sq. km is buffer forest.
- Coordinates : Latitude: 22° 7′ to 22° 27’N; longitude: 80° 26′ to 81° 3’E.
- Weekly Off : Wednesday Afternoon Safari
- Yearly Off : Holi, Diwali
- Functional Days : From 01st Oct to 30th June
- Rainfall : 1443mm
- Forest Type : Moist deciduous forest (predominantly a Sal forest)
Jeep Safaris in Kanha National Park:
Kanha National Parkconducts two types of jeep safaris. A full-day tiger safari and a half-day tiger safari.
Half day jeep safari
In Kanha, a half-day jeep tiger safari in Kanha can be further divided into an early-morning tiger safari and a late-night tiger safari. Depending on when the sun rises, morning tiger safaris begin about 6:00 am and last for 4.5 to 5 hours. The visitor returns to the lodge or resort following the morning tiger safari. You can get ready, eat a brief lunch, and then relax a little before returning to the jungle for your nighttime tiger safari. Depending on when the sun sets, the duration of the nighttime tiger safari is between three and five hours. You return to the lodge for dinner after your evening tiger safari and spend the rest of the evening at your leisure.
Full day jeep safari
During a full day safari, your jeep or vehicle enters the park 15–20 minutes before every other safari vehicle. You spend the entire day in the national park, including lunch outside in the untamed forest. After the twilight tiger safari, 15 minutes have passed before you return to the park. The best times to go on this kind of tiger safari are in the lovely months of October and November or even at the tail end of February and March. Professional photographers who are tracking a certain species or documentarians who want to capture a specific family in the national park frequently go on a full-day tiger safari in Kanha Tiger Reserve.
Walking Safaris in Kanha National Park:
In the park’s buffer zone, Kanha National Park & Tiger Reserve also provides guided tiger paths for walking safaris. Here, a naturalist and a forest guard are with the visitor. On the route, knowledgeable naturalists and guides introduce you to the park’s best flora and fauna. These pathways are useful for tourists who want to take a break from typical jeep safaris and get a closer look at the park’s vegetation.
Canter Safaris in Kanha National Park:
A canter is a minibus. A safari in this mini bus is conducted twice per day – in the morning & in the afternoon. The canter can accommodate around 15 – 20 people at once.
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