Welcome to Kanha National Park, one of the largest wildlife reserves in India. Kanha National Park is located in the Mandla and Balaghat district of Madhya Pradesh. Spread 1,940sq. Kilometers of deciduous forest, savanna grassland, rolling hills and gently meandering rivers, and home to more than 200 tigers and leopards, 350 barasingha (marsh deer) and 22,000 spotted deer and more than 300 species of birds, Kanha is receiving attention every increased by tourists No Indian nature reserve can guarantee tiger viewing like Kanha National Park. In fact, half of the tourists visit the park just for the tigers.
Kanha National Park was born in 1955 and was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1974, under the Tiger Project. The central portions of the Kanha Valley were designated as a wildlife sanctuary in 1933. Kanha generally experiences the tropical climate. Summers here are warm with mercury levels fluctuating between 40.6 degrees Celsius and 23.9 degrees Celsius. Summers here are hot and humid, while winters are cool and pleasant. The temperature during winters ranges from 23.9 to 11.1 degrees Celsius. However, the best time to visit Kanha National Park is between the months of April to June and November to January.
Tourist attractions in Kanha:
Flora of Kanha National Park:
Kanha is perhaps best known for the southern tropical moist mixed deciduous forest and southern tropical dry mixed deciduous forest types. Here you can find wide stretches of rolling grassy meadows or maidans. Kanha is predominantly with the vast grasslands on the huge plateaus. The Sulkum, Banjar and Nila rivers irrigate the topography of this park. The slopes of the plateaus here are thickly covered with Bija, Haldu, Dhaora trees which are found along the long stretches of Ban-rahar, Bamboo and Sindhur trees. If you like photography, the park offers fascinating views that are worth a click.
Fauna of Kanha National Park:
Kanha National Park has several different species of animals including the rare ‘twelve horned’ barasingh (marsh deer), a handful of hiran (black deer), the ubiquitous chital (spotted deer) and a host of tigers and leopards. . Kanha is home to 22 species of mammals. Other top attractions include sloth bear, Indian wild dog, Indian wolf, gaur, sambar, nilgai, golden jackal, Bengal fox, smooth-tailed otter, striped hyena, Indian hare and many more. more.
In addition to animals, there are more than 200 species of birds found in the park. Some of the most important are the little egret, little heron, black ibis, common peacock, crested snake, racket-tailed drongo, hawk-eagle and red-chinned lapwing; various species of flycatcher, woodpecker, pigeon, turtle dove, parakeet, babbler and mynah, Indian roller, white-breasted kingfisher and gray hornbill.
Tourist Activities in Kanha National Park:
Jeep Safari:
Taking a Jeep Safari is more suitable for spotting a tiger as it takes less time and allows you to travel longer distances. Kanha National Park offers one of the best places in the world to see tigers. Going through the dense forest, which includes a number of trees and bushes, will allow you to get into the real life of the jungle of Kanha National Park. Tourists can rent the MPSTDC jeeps at Baghira Log Huts, Kisli and Kanha Safari Lodge, Mukki.
Elephant safari:
Apart from the exciting jeep safari, the park also runs an elephant safari for tourists. If you want to enjoy the real pleasure of elephant ride, please ask the guide to take you to the center or central park of the park. Be sure to get up early in the morning and book in advance, as safaris are often full during peak season. Elephant Safari are generally used for tracking tigers.
Bird watching:
Bird watchers are in for a treat in store at Kanha National Park. Binoculars and bird books are essential accompaniments, if you want to stalk the roller, white-breasted kingfisher, peacock, crested snake, racket-tailed drongo, hawk-eagle and gray hornbill… Be patient. If possible, join the local birding group.
Tiger sighting:
The real joy of being in the Kanha National Park is seeing the wild tigers. You must be silent while watching the tigers. Once you have seen the tiger, you will be charmed with utter awe. The very appearance of the tiger will excite you immensely and goosebumps will run riot on your body. But please don’t be scared or make noise. They won’t hurt you, if you don’t bother them.