Located in the Maikal range of Satpura in Madhya Pradesh, Kanha National Park It has been declared as one of the finest wildlife reserves in the world. It is spread over two revenue districts: Mandla and Kalaghat.

Kanha National Park was declared a reserved forest in 1879 and was given the status of a wildlife sanctuary in 1933. In 1955, it was given the status of a national park.

More information about Kanha National Park

Kanha National Park is spread over an area of ​​940 sq km in the Maikal Hills range. Including the buffer and core zones together, the total area of ​​Kanha Tiger Reserve is 1945 sq km. This vibrant land has been the source of inspiration for Rudyard Kipling’s masterpiece: “The Jungle Book”.

The national park has a good population of Royal Bengal tigers, sloth bears, Indian leopards, barasingha and Indian wild dogs. Before the 19th century, the entire region was ruled by the Gond dynasty. At this time, the Kanha Forest was little known due to the slash and burn farming methods that dominated the region. In the 19th century, the first forest management rules were made and cutting of various tree species such as sal, teak, saja, sheesham and beeja was prohibited without official authorization.

Safari Booking

Bookings for the monsoon season in the buffer zone are available now. However, bookings for the core and buffer zones are accepted from October 1. According to the official website, here are some important things to know for jeep safaris:

• Jeep Safari amount is non-refundable/transferable and non-cancellable once Safari Voucher is issued.
• If your safari is not booked due to reasons like technical error or unavailability of seat, your entire amount will be refunded.
• Pick & Drop facility is available on additional payment.
• Only officially registered guides can join your excursion.

permit

The official website states: Tourists holding single seat permits will have to pay for the vehicle and guide at the time of entry inside the park in addition to the permit fee. The total fare for the guide and the safari vehicle will be distributed equally among the tourists present in the vehicle and paid at the time of entry.

Kanha Museum

The Kanha Museum is a must-visit during a safari in Kanha National Park. It is an important tourist attraction located near the Kisli Gate. It is managed by the Forest Department. You can expect to learn a lot about the park and its animals. There are specimens, charts, models and photographs here, which provide detailed information about the food pyramid prevalent in this forest.

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