KANHA NATIONAL PARK
HOW TO REACH: Khatia (3 km from Kisli) and Mukki are the
two main entry points to the Park. The nearest town is Mandla (65 km).
By air: Nearest airports are located at Jabalpur (170 km), Raipur
and Nagpur (270 km).
By rail: The closest railheads are at Jabalpur and Bilaspur.
By road: A daily bus service is available for Kisli and Mukki from
Jabalpur, and back. It is advisable to reach Kisli before sunset, as
vehicles are not allowed in the park after dark.
DESCRIPTION: By a special statute in 1955, Kanha
National Park came into being as a part of the Project Tiger. Made up of Sal
forests, with dry deciduous vegetation, the Kanha National Park has diverse
flora and fauna. It boasts of 22 species of mammals like this park is the
gaur, sambar, and chausingha. Barasingha is the real jewel of this national
park and blackbucks can also be spotted here. Nilgai antelope, the sloth
bear, the dhole, or Indian wild dog, and an occasional panther are also part
of the wildlife. More than 200 species of birds also inhibit the park. The
diverse flora and fauna of the forest is simply impeccable. But foremost,
the park is known for its Tiger population. It is an excellent dwelling
ground for professional photographers, across the world.
MUST VISIT PLACES: Bamni Dadar, known as Sunset Point,
is the most beautiful section of the park, and the view of the sunset from
this spot is absolutely mesmerizing.
SEASON: The park is closed from July 1 to October 31,
because of the heavy monsoon. The ideal time to visit Kanha would be the
period between February and June.
ACCOMMODATION & FACILITIES: Forest Lodge (ITDC),
Forest Rest Houses, M.P. Tourism Log Huts, Kipling Camp are the available
means of accommodation. Royal tiger resort is also available for best and
comfortable accommodation.
M P S T D C jeeps are available on hire for touring the park. For
tiger-tracking, elephants are used. Forest Department guides accompany
visitors around the park on circuits, they help to explore and view
particular places.
PANNA NATIONAL PARK
A recently created national park with diverse , the Satna
National Park consists of vast stretches of unharmed and unblemished
forests. It lies along the river Ken, 32 km from Khajuraho. The place has a
good tiger population. The road towards Satna also passes through the Satna
National Park.
PLACES TO VISIT: It hosts many waterfalls that have
become popular tourist spots. Day excursions to the place also incorporate
visits to diamond mines at Majhgawan, the Rajgarh Palace and the temples of
Panna town
SEASON: Although the park is open throughout the year,
the winter season is the best time to visit the park. This is because the
sultry heat can have a daunting effect on the visitors and spoil the
enjoyment.
HOW TO REACH : The park can be easily approached from
the village of Madla, 22 km from Khajuraho.
ACCOMMODATION & FACILITIES: Good accommodation is
available in close proximity of the Panna National Park, in the form of tree
houses and tourist lodges. The facilities offered are also fine.
