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Kanha is located in Madhya Pradesh, in the Maikal range of the Satpura Hills. It was in the year 1955 that Kanha, which was earlier just a wildlife sanctuary, got the status of a national park and was declared officially as a tiger reserve. This park covers a core area of 940 square kilometres and is surrounded by a buffer zone of 1005 square kilometres, with around 150 villages.
History of Kanha
During the British rule in India, the areas of Banjar and Halon served as a hunting ground and according to records, Kanha housed a large population of Swamp Deer or better known in India by the name of Hard-ground Barasingha. However, hunting here was prohibited in the year 1931 due to heavy decline in the population of deer. It was after this that development of Kanha as a wildlife sanctuary started, and by the year 1935, expansion of the sanctuary started by attaching the neighbouring area of Supkhar with Kanha.
Things to do in KanhaThe Kanha National Park has been very instrumental in saving the endangered species of Swamp Deer, which neared extinction due to excess hunting during the British rule. The Swamp Deer present here are adapted to hard grounds unlike the deer from the northern part that have adapted themselves with the marshy swamps. At Kanha National Park, jungle safari and animal spotting is an exclusive activity, which interests the tourists. Kanha is very popular for its rich flora and fauna and because of this Kanha is considered as one of the finest national parks in Asia. The national park houses some rare species of tigers, leopards, wild dogs, wild cats, fox and jackal. The other varieties of wildlife found here include Indian Bison also known as Bos gaurus that are seen here when the winter ends, which is also the best time to visit Kanha. Other attractions in Kanha include the Kanha Museum, which is an ancient tribal museum displaying the life and culture of the tribal people living here and Bamni Dadar sunset point. Tourists and adventure enthusiasts can also try out various packages for trip to Kanha. Travelling to KanhaNagpur airport is the nearest airport to reach Kanha, which is approximately 265 km away. The airport is connected to some of the major cities such as Mumbai, Pune and Chennai. Major international airport near to Kanha is Mumbai airport, which is connected to all major cities in India and many international cities. Located about 175 km from Kanha, the nearest railway station is in Jabalpur with trains connecting Delhi and other major cities. Taxi service is also available between Kanha and Mandla. Kanha is also well connected by road with daily bus services from Kanha to Jabalpur which is 169 km, Nagpur at 265 km and Bilaspur at 305 km. Also, operating are the private bus agencies with bus services from Kanha to the main cities. Travel Tips for KanhaKanha National Park visits are confined to seasonal variations. The national park is closed from the start of July till October due to monsoon. The visiting hours during this time are only in the early mornings and from late afternoon to sunset, subjected to jeep safaris only. Accommodation options in Kanha Hotels in Kanha range from budget hotels and adventure camps properties to jungle resorts. Most of these hotels also offer transfers for sightseeing and pick-up from railway and bus stations
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Kanha is a national park that has been immortalised in the ‘Jungle Book’ by Rudyard Kipling. Nestled in the Central Indian Highlands, this park is situated in the Maikal range of the Satpura Hills.
In this park, tourists can spot solitary tigers, herds of spotted deer, four horned antelope, barking deer, swamp deer and Barasingha. Some other mammals that can be seen here are sloth bear, gaur, leopard, honey badger, flying squirrel, striped hyena, Indian palm squirrel and others. Around 300 species of birds reside in this national park, making this place a favourite of bird lovers.
This sanctuary, which acquired the status of a national park in the year 1955, has a core area of 940 sq km and a buffer area of 1005 sq km. It is this buffer zone in which above 150 villages inhabit. This vast national park can’t be entirely seen in one day and would require at least 2-3 days.
The park has two entry points at Mukki and Kisli, from where authorised guides and jeeps are available to go on a jungle safari. Safaris are also arranged by most private resorts and tourists can also go for elephant safaris.
Inside the jungle, one can find dense growth of sal and bamboo trees, which are surrounded by brooks that cross each other’s paths. This region has plenty of flora and fauna that helps in balancing the ecosystem.
The Tiger Reserve is also unique in its topography that resembles a horseshoe and offers great views of the surroundings from the rocky edges. Inside this park, there is a natural history museum named Kanha Museum, which is another interesting stop.
To watch the sunrise and sunset, travellers can visit the Bamni Dadar, popularly known as the Sunset Point. To get a glimpse of the local tribal culture, some resorts arrange tours to the neighbouring villages.
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