Kanha National Park

Kanha National Park

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Wild male Tiger - Shutterstock / Trevor Scouten
India|Asia
86
Wildlife
68
Access
74
Stay
74
Safety
86
Photo
74
Crowds
64
Cost
73
Birding

Kanha National Park is one of India's classic tiger and barasingha landscapes, where sal forest, meadows, bamboo, and broad central-Indian safari country create a very strong all-round wildlife destination. It is strongest for travelers who want a balanced India safari with tiger potential, rich deer biomass, excellent natural-history atmosphere, and stronger habitat beauty than some of the busier tiger parks.

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Wildlife Species

Tiger

Uncommon

Mammal · Best time: Dry season

Hard-ground Barasingha

Uncommon

Mammal · Best time: Morning and late afternoon

Gaur and dhole

Uncommon

Mammal · Best time: Dry season

Forest birds and raptors

Uncommon

Bird · Best time: Cool mornings

Geography

Terrain
Sal forest, bamboo, grass meadows, streams, low hills
Elevation
About 450-900m
Climate
Tropical dry forest
Area
About 940 km2 core national park within a larger tiger reserve landscape

Weather

Best Months
FebruaryMarchAprilMay
Avg. Temperature
8-42°C
Rainfall
Dry season is best for sightings and photography
Humidity
25-85%

Getting There

Nearest Airport

Jabalpur, Raipur, or Nagpur with onward road transfer

Fairly standard central India tiger-park logistics with gate-based lodging

Transport
  • Jeep safaris
  • Multi-day tiger and meadow circuit
  • Central India wildlife itinerary

Where to Stay

Safari lodges near Kanha gates

Budget to Premium

Lodge · Main practical base for safaris

Nature camps and mid-range resorts

Mid-range

Camp or Resort · Close to entry gates and safari routes

Location

22.3340, 80.6110View larger map

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