KANHA NATIONAL PARK
About Kanha National Park
The State animal of Madhya Pradesh - Hard Ground Barasingha is found exclusively in Kanha Tiger Reserve. Through holistic conservation approach and effective management practices, the Tiger Reserve has seen a rise in population of this symbolic deer species which was once on the verge of extinction from the Earth.
The lush green forests of Kanha, composed majorly of Sal (Shorea Robusta) and other mixed forest trees, supports the growth of rich and varied flora and fauna.
General information
Core: 917.44 Sq Km
Buffer: 1134.361 Sq Km
Total: 2051.791 Sq Km
Flora & Fauna
Kanha best known for its evergreen Sal forests is home to about 300 species of birds, 43 species of mammals, 26 species of Reptiles and more than 500 species of Insects.
The Major species found are hard ground Barasingha, Tiger, Leopard, Dhole, Bear, Gaur and Indian Python etc.
Best Time to visit
The best time to visit the Reserve is from 15 Oct to 30 June.
Weather
Kanha is situated in Central India is subjected to tropical monsoonal climate. The month of January may also witness sub-zero temperatures and frost. Monsoon arrives in the second week of June. The average temperature over the months is as below:
Months | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
Min (°C) | 1 | 10 | 22 | 30 | 35 | 25 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
Max (°C) | 15 | 25 | 35 | 40 | 42 | 41 | 34 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 25 |
CONNECTIVITY & DISTANCES
Nearest Airports: Nagpur, Jabalpur, Raipur
Nearest Railway Stations: Jabalpur, Gondia, Raipur, Bilaspur, Balaghat
Road: Jabalpur
, Nagpur, Balaghat, Mandla
Kanha Tiger Reserve has three entry points, namely, Khatia, Mukki and Sarhi.
Khatia Gate
Jabalpur (Via Mandla) - 160 Kms,
Raipur (Via Chilpi-Mukki-Baihar) - 250 Kms
Nagpur (Via Seoni-Nainpur_Chiraidongri) - 220 Kms
Sarhi Gate
Bichiya ((on NH 12) – 8 kms
Jabalpur (Via Mandla) – 150 kms
Raipur (Via Chilpi-Sijhora) - 220 Kms
Mukki Gate
Jablpur (Via Mandla-Mocha-Baihar) - 200 kms,
Raipur (Via Chilpi) - 210 kms
Nagpur (Via Seoni-Nainpur- Mocha-Baihar) - 260 kms
Nagpur (Via Balaghat-Baihar) - 260 kms
Ghurri Barrier Gate
Nagpur (Via Seoni) – 278 Kms
Raipur (Via Kawardha) – 213 Kms
Jabalpur (Via Kundam) – 181 Kms
Park Timings
01 Oct to 30th June : Morning 6 AM Entry and 11 AM Exit
Evening 3.30 PM Entry and Exit 6.30 PM
(Times varies somewhat according to months)
Closure
01st July to 30th September Park Remains Closed
1st Day of Holi and Diwali Are Closed.
Popular Resorts
Luxury Properties
- Taj Banjara Tola
- Singinawa Jungle Lodge
Deluxe Properties
- The Bagh Reosrt
- Chitvan Jungle Resort
- Pugmark Reosrt Kanha
- Kanha Earth Lodge
- Saulacia Hotel and Resort
- Celebration Van Villas
- Shergarh Tented Camps
- Tuli Tiger Resort
- Serenity Jungle Resort