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Kanha National Park

Kanha National Park

wildlife park · Madhya Pradesh

Kanha is one of India's largest and most beautiful tiger reserves, a landscape of sal forests and open meadows said to have inspired Kipling's 'The Jungle Book'.

State
Madhya Pradesh
Type
Wildlife Park
Best season
Winter
Things to do
3+

Kanha is one of India's largest and most beautiful tiger reserves, a landscape of sal forests and open meadows said to have inspired Kipling's 'The Jungle Book'. It is also the last home of the rare barasingha (swamp deer).

When to go

Best visited October to March when the weather is pleasant; core safari zones usually close during the monsoon.

Why visit

A vast, scenic tiger reserve that inspired 'The Jungle Book' — tigers, sloth bears and the rare barasingha.

Cultural notes

Kanha's successful revival of the barasingha and its 'Jungle Book' associations have made it a flagship of Indian conservation and wildlife tourism.

How to reach

Nearest airport: Jabalpur (~165 km); nearest rail: Gondia or Jabalpur. Khatia and Mukki are the main gates.

Kanha National Park guide & itineraries

Popular attractions

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Kanha & Kisli Zones

Kanha & Kisli Zones

Experience

Kanha Meadow Vista

Kanha Meadow Vista

Viewpoint

Shravan Tal

Shravan Tal

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