See all Deals for Panna
|
Top Panna Hotels
|
Hotels(8)|Ratings(12)|Reviews(12) Last rated Feb 11th 2013
|
|
#1 |
Rs. 9000
1
|
|
|
|
#2 |
Rs. 3600
2
|
|
|
|
#3 |
Rs. 3200
3
|
|
|
|
#4 |
Rs. 700
4
|
|
|
|
#5 |
Rs. 2000
5
|
|
|
|
#6 |
Rs. 13750
6
|
|
|
|
#7 |
Rs. 1000
7
|
|
|
|
#8 |
Rs. 80
8
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Panna is a small city, famous for its diamond mines and Tiger Reserve, located in Panna district. Panna is situated on the Vindhyachal Ranges and has an average elevation of 433 metres. The city has many diamond mining industries and monuments, which makes it an important city of Madhya Pradesh. Panna is not only visited for its National wild life reserves but also for the monuments and shrines.
Panna was once the capital of the Bundela kingdom. Chhatar Sal, the leader of Bundela Rajput revolted against the Mughal Empire, and after his death, the region was divided between his two sons. The kingdom of Panna was given to Harde Sah, the eldest son of Chhatar Sal. In the 19th century, Panna became a princely state of British India.
The city has many major tourist attractions that make it an important place from the tourism point of view. There are several places of interest in Panna like Ajaygarh Fort, Kalinjar Fort, Mahamati Prannathji Temple, Pandav caves, diamond mines and Panna National Park. Panna is also recognised as a significant pilgrim for the Pranami sect followers located all over the world.
According to mythology, the Pandavas stayed in the jungles of Panna during their exile. The Pandav waterfall attracts tourists due to its height of 100 metres. The Pandav waterfall and caves are located in the Panna Wildlife Sanctuary and is a popular picnic spot.
Panna is recognised all over for its Wildlife National Park. It is known for its Tiger Reserve, which is spread over an area of 543 sq km. Apart from tigers, it has wild animals like wolf, chinkara, sambar, sloth bear, etc. Gangau Wildlife Sanctuary, which has different types of species of animals and birds, is another popular tourist attraction.
The nearest airport to Panna is Khajuraho Airport, located at a distance of 26 kilometres from Panna and it is well connected to Delhi. Jhansi railway station is 176 km away from Panna and is the closest railhead in that region. The station has regular train services to major cities in India.
Panna is hot in summer and very cold in winter. The best time to be in this city is between October and June, especially because the Panna Tiger Reserve remains open from 1st October to 30th June.
Read More >>
|
| |
|
- Was this review useful?
- YES
- 0 votes, be the first to vote.
0
|
Panna, also known as a city of diamonds is one of the popular heritage towns in Chhatarpur District of Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Possessing natural surroundings and rich archaeological significance, the site is frequently visited by tourists from round the world. Apart from diamonds, the destination is known for its nature reserves, waterfalls and ancient temples, which are reminiscent of Bundelkhandi past.
Panna National Park, being the prime attraction of the destination, attracts many nature lovers. The park provides habitat to tigers, carcals, leopards and other endangered species. The site is also an ideal destination for bird watchers, as around 200 species of birds can be spotted in the reserve.
Apart from this, 427 km long Ken River before merging with river Yamuna passes through the destination and creates waterfalls in its way. The Raneh Falls and the Gatha Falls are the famous picnic spots for travellers visiting the Panna National Park. Situated at the assemblage of Ken and Khuddar rivers, these falls turn into streams during monsoon season.
Ken Gharial Sanctuary is another prominent reserve located in the destination. This sanctuary is popular for housing 200 breeding adults of the endangered species of Indian gharials.
Numerous ancient temples located in the destination represent various archaeological styles and construction plans of the earlier period. Mahamati Prannathji Temple, an important pilgrimage of Pranamis, represents a blend of Muslim and Hindu architectural styles. Devotees as well as travellers throng this site during an annual Mahotsava, which is organised on Sharada Purnima every year.
Tourists can also visit Padmavati Devi Temple, Baldeoji Temple and Jugal Kishoreji Temple, which are located in vicinity of the destination.
|
