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Location: Mandla & Balaghat Districts, Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Access to Kanha : Mandla * Balaghat
Coverage Area: 1,940-sq-kms.
Climate: Winter : varies between11°C and 24°C, Summer: 23°C – 40°C
Major Wildlife Attractions: Tigers, Leopard, Gaur, Barasingha, Dhole
The dense Sal and bamboo forests, the amazing wildlife and grasslands of Kanha National Park were the source of inspiration to Rudyard Kipling for his famous novel, the Jungle Book. The land of Mowgli, Kanha National Park, is located in Madhya Pradesh, India and is famous for its rich wildlife. It was declared a national park in 1955 and covers an area of 940 km². The surrounding buffer zone of 1,067 km² and the neighboring 110 km² Phen Sanctuary together make-up the Kanha Tiger Reserve.
Kanha Museum :
The Kanha Museum in Kanha National Park provides information about the park’s history, topography and biodiversity. The museum also showcases the tribal culture of Madhya Pradesh.
By Air : Nagpur is the nearest Airport to visit Kanha National Park and is also connected with Mumbai by various domestic airline services. From Nagpur one can hire the taxi / bus up to the Kanha National Park available in plenty and in large frequency.
By Rail : Jabalpur is the nearest railhead to visit the Kanha National Park. From Jabalpur the tourists can hire a bus / taxi up to the national park.
By Road : Kanha National Park is well connected to Jabalpur 175-kms, Khajuraho 445-kms, Nagpur 266-kms, Mukki 25-kms and Raipur 219-kms by road. There are regular and frequent bus services available from Jabalpur to Kanha.
Local Transport : The Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation (MPSTDC) operates a Jeep Service for the tourists to visit in and around the park. The advance booking has to be made regarding the local sightseeing tour.
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