Introduction
Situated in the Indian state of Madhya
Pradesh, the picturesque Kanha National Park was the inspiration
behind Rudyard Kipling's unforgettable classic Jungle Book. The
romance of the Kanha National Park has not reduced over time-it is
still as beautiful. Kanha National Park encompasses nearly 2000
square kilometers of deciduous forest, savanna grassland, hills and
gently meandering rivers - home to literally hundreds of species of
animals and birds, including a stable population of tigers. Central
portions of the Kanha Valley were designated as a wildlife sanctuary
as long ago as 1933. Prior to this, the whole area was one enormous
viceregal hunting ground, its game the exclusive preserve of
high-ranking British army officers and civil servants seeking
trophies for their colonial bungalows. Not until the 1950s though,
after a particularly voracious hunter bagged thirty tigers in a
single shoot, did the government declare Kanha a bona fide national
park. Over the years, the authorities have had a hard time
reconciling the needs of the villagers with the demands of
conservation and tourism; but for the time being at least, an
equitable balance seems to have been struck. The poaching record has been successfully reduced - although not completely
stopped - and Kanha upholds its reputation as a model in wildlife
management and research. Today Kanha is among the few most scenic
and beautiful wildlife reserves in Asia. This 'Tiger' is the
ideal home for both predator and prey
| Area | 62 sq km |
| Altitude | 169 metres above sea level |
| Temperature | Summer-21.0 C-45.0 C Winter--4.2 C-32.0C |
| Languages | Urdu, English, Hindi |
| STD Code | 0562 |
| Rainfall | 66 cm average yearly |
| Best Time to Visit | September to March |
Kanha Map
How to get there
1. Air :- Nagpur (250 kms) and Jabalpur (160 kms) are the nearest airports with regular flights from Delhi and Bombay.
Places to Visit
| kanha National Park | Kanha Museum |
Excursion
| Jabalpur | Nagpur |
Accommodation
| The Wild Chalet Resort | Tuli Tiger Resort | Kanha Jungle Lodge |
| Royal Tiger Resort |