Kanha Wildlife Sanctuary

Kanha Wildlife Sanctuary: Facts and Figures

Area	:	1,945 sq. km
Altitude	:	600-900 m above sea level
Languages	:	English, Hindi
Best Time to Visit	:	April to June and November to January

Kanha Wildlife Sanctuary: Introduction

Situated in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, the picturesque Kanha Wildlife Sanctuary was the inspiration behind Rudyard Kipling's unforgettable classic Jungle Book. The romance of the Kanha Wildlife Sanctuary has not reduced over time-it is still as beautiful.

If one were to point to the middle of India, chances are he will pick out the forests of the Banjar and the Halon valley, the two forming the western and eastern halves of the Kanha Wildlife Sanctuary, which have long been famous for their wide diversity of wildlife.

The Kanha Wildlife Sanctuary was created in 1955 by a special law and, since then, it has dedicated itself in preserving a variety of animal species. Many endangered species have indeed been saved here. Today Kanha Wildlife Sanctuary is among the few most scenic and beautiful wildlife reserves in Asia. This 'Tiger Country' is the ideal home for both predator and prey.

By far the most striking features of this region are the open grassy meadows, where sighting blackbuck, swamp deer, sambhar and chital is common. And, if one can transcend into time, a barefooted Mowgli would perhaps come padding along the dusty trail, for this is the land of Kipling's Jungle Book.

Kanha Wildlife Sanctuary: Climate

The climate of the region around Kanha Wildlife Sanctuary is tropical. Summers are hot and humid with a maximum and minimum temperature of 40.6°C and 23.9°C. Winters are pleasant with an average maximum and minimum temperature of 23.9°C and 11.1°C, respectively. The annual average rainfall is 152 cm. The Kanha Wildlife Sanctuary is closed from July to mid-November during monsoon.

Kanha Wildlife Sanctuary: Biosphere

The main wildlife attractions in the Kanha Wildlife Sanctuary are tiger, bison, gaur, sambhar, chital, barasingha, barking deer, black deer, black buck, chousingha, nilgai, mouse deer, sloth bear, jackal fox, porcupine, hyena, jungle cat, python, pea fowl, hare, monkey, mongoose, tiger, and leopard.

The birds species in the Kanha Wildlife Sanctuary include storks, teals, pintails, pond herons, egrets, peacock, pea fowl, jungle fowl, spur fowl, partridges, quails, ring doves, spotted parakeets, green pigeons, rock pigeons, cuckoos, papihas, rollers, bee-eater, hoopoes, drongos, warblers, kingfishers, woodpeckers, finches, orioles, owls, and fly catchers.

The open meadows during the cold winter months are usually teeming with barasinghas and there is plenty of tiger activity around the fringes. A female with two small cubs would circle around at least two or three times during the day and the swamp deer would go berserk, their husky alarm calls ringing through the jungle. Far from being the cunning, smart aleck, portrayed in Disney's adaptation of the Jungle Book, the real "Sher Khan" is true blue-blooded royalty.

There is a museum at Kanha Wildlife Sanctuary depicting attributes and activities of the park and tribal culture. It is closed every Wednesday.

The main wildlife attractions in the Kanha Wildlife Sanctuary are tiger, bison, gaur, sambhar, chital, barasingha, barking deer, black deer, black buck, chousingha, nilgai, mouse deer, sloth bear, jackal fox, porcupine, hyena, jungle cat, python, pea fowl, hare, monkey, mongoose, tiger, and leopard.

Kanha Wildlife Sanctuary: How to Reach

By Air
Nagpur (266 km) is the nearest airport. It is connected by Indian Airlines flights with Mumbai.

By Rail
Jabalpur (175 km) is the convenient railhead to visit Kanha.

By Road
Kanha National Park is connected by road with Jabalpur (175 km), Khajuraho (445 km), Nagpur (266 km), Mukki (25 km), and Raipur (219 km).

Local Transport

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Kanha Wildlife Sanctuary: Where to Stay

There are several good accommodation options available at Kanha Wildlife Sanctuary. Apart from the government tourist lodges, rest houses, and log huts, there are private hotels and rest houses for the tourists. There are canteens and hotels at Kisli where one get both Indian and Western cuisines.

Kanha Wildlife Sanctuary: Links to outside world

STD/ISD as well as postal facilities are available at different places near the Kanha Wildlife Sanctuary. Internet facility is available at Jabalpur.

Kanha Wildlife Sanctuary: Nearby Places

Near Kanha Wildlife Sanctuary is Bamni Dadar visited by every tourist who comes to the national park. This place is also known as the sunset point. The Kanha Wildlife Sanctuary is at it scenic best at this point. The sunset from this spot is mesmerizing. The eminent natural splendor of the park comes to the fore here. The grazing sambhar, barking deer, gaurs, and other animals make the ambience magical.