Kanha National Park is one of the most illustrious parks in India, located in Banjar and Halon valleys in the Mandla/Balaghat districts of Madhya Pradesh. Kanha is mainly famous for tigers and considered the greatest wildlife reserve. The park is spread more than 940 sq km in a horse shoe shaped valley and have diverse topography. The landscape is perfect for various type of wildlife. The forest is covered with savannah grassland, hills and gently meandering rivers - home to hundreds of species of animals and birds, including a stable population of tigers.


The flora in the park is diverse and exciting. Bamboo forests intermingle with sal forests and meadows. The wildlife spotting in the dense forests is a thrilling experience. There are beautiful black buck and antelope seen amidst tall grassland. Also there are rare barasingha(swamp deer) dwell in the park. Kanha wildlife park is popular among tourist because of large numbers of animals ranging from prey to predators. The most exciting one is obviously the royal Bengal tiger but there are also much exciting wildlife can be spotted in the park such as porcupine, gray langurs, mongoose, the barasingha, chital or spotted deer, nilgai, as well as majestic gaur (Indian bison) and wild pig. There is also much excitement for ornithologist as the park is blessed with numerous aves speciels including Indian rollers, bee-eaters, golden orioles, paradise flycatchers, egrets, some outlandish hornbills, and colorful array of kingfishers.

Sights And Activities

Bamni Dadar
Famously known as sunset point because of excellent view of setting sun in the backdrop of various of various kind of animals ranging from sambar, barking deer, gaur and four horned antelope.

Kanha Museum
This small museum is built inside the park and an interesting place to visit. The museum exhibits different forest information, different attributes and activities of the park. The museum also houses information on tribal life.

Kawardha Palace
This majestic palace was built by Maharaja Dharamraj Singh in the period 1936-39. The palace is about three hours drine from Kanha National Park. The whole palace is made up of Italina marble and stone and set in eleven acres of private lush gardens. The palace is an excellent example of classic Bundelkhand architecture. There are sweeping marble staircases and elegant sweeping verandhas and high ceilinged lounges. There are other attraction near the places such as Bhoremdeo Temple, Mandawa Mahal & Madan Manjari Mahal dating back from 11th century.

Elephant Safari
The best way to spot wildlife is riding on the back of elephant. The advantage of elephant safari is, it penetrate deep into the forest to have a closer look of wildlife.

Jeep Safari
Another way to spot wildlife is by jeep safari. But you have to book your gypsies in advance either through your hotels or at any one of the gates. Gypises are generally rent for 60km,which is enough for a good look at the park.