Kanha National Park is located in the Mandla district of Madhya Pradesh. Occupying an area of over 1,940-sq-km, the park is also one of the Tiger Reserves of India. What will interest you on tours to Kanha is the topography of the region. The valley is shaped like a horseshoe with the River Surpan meandering through the plains of the park.

You will come across the forests of Bamboo and Sal and grasslands. On tours to Kanha, you will come across Antelope, Porcupine, Gray Langurs, Mongoose, Hyena, Indian Bison, Jungle Cat, Leopard, Nilgai, Tiger, Wild Pig and many varieties of Deer including Barking Deer, Chousingha, Spotted Deer and Swamp Deer. There are almost 400 swamp deer in the park. Kanha National Park is home to almost 175 species of birds. Watch out for the colorful chirping birds on tours to Kanha. You can enjoy watching the wild animals on an Elephant Safari.

On tours to Kanha, you must also visit the Kanha Museum located within the park. The museum showcases objects and functions of the park. You will also get a chance to learn about the tribal culture of Madhya Pradesh from the museum.

The park is open from mid-February to June and mid-November to mid-February. It is closed from July to November due to the monsoons.

How to Reach

By Air: The nearest airport is at Nagpur. It is 266 km away from Kanha National Park.

By Rail: The nearest railhead is at Jabalpur. It is 169 km away from the Kanha National Park.

By Road: Kanha National Park is well connected by bus service with Jabalpur, Khajuraho, Nagpur, Mukki and Raipur.