Trip Overview:
- Destination: Kanha National Park, Madhya Pradesh
- Recommended Duration: 2N/3D or 3N/4D
- Best Time to Visit: Remains open for visitors every year from October 15th to June 30th. The best time to visit Kanha National Park is between October and March, in winter, as the weather becomes pleasant this time. March to May is surely the best time to jungle safari in Kanha Tiger Reserve for photographers and visitors who want to click some rare photographs of tigers.
How to Reach Kanha:
Kanha National Park is situated at Mandla & Balaghat Districts of
Madhya Pradesh State in Central India.
There are two key locations of Kanha National park, Khatia & Mukki
Entrance gate. Khatia entrance gate falls on Mandla district & Mukki
on Balaghat district of MP State. From Khatia Entrance gate one can
explore Kisli, Kanha & Sarhi zones of Kanha national park &
Mukki entrance gate covers Mukki range of the national park. Khatia
Entrance gate is well connected from Jabalpur & Nagpur & Mukki
entrance gate is from Jabalpur, Raipur & Nagpur.
By Road:
Kanha National Park is well connected from the major destinations of
Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra & Chhattisgarh. Distance of Kanha
National Park from some nearby destinations & approximate driving
time is:
By Train:
The Nearest Railway Stations for accessing Kanha National Park is Gondia
& Jabalpur. Gondia railway station is 145kms / 03:00 hrs drive from
Kanha (Khatia Entrance Gate). Jabalpur railway station is 160kms / 04:00 hrs
drive from Kanha (Mukki Entrance Gate)
By Air:
The Nearest Airport for Kanha National Park are Jabalpur 160 Kms, Raipur 250
Kms & Nagpur 300 Kms.
Safari Details:
04 X 04 Open Jeeps with groups of tourists, individuals accompanied by an
experienced naturalist are allowed into the park at fixed timings. There
are 04 different zones at Kanha National Park for doing the Jeep Safari
rides. Kisli, Mukki, Kanha & Sarhi. The entrance ticket you can book
online or through travel agents or tour operator or if available you also
can get this from the booking window at the entrance gate of the national
park. Vehicle charges & guide fee are the other expenses which are
separate then entrance ticket. At Kanha National park in a single day jeep
safari can be done 02 times.
Zones and Tiger-Sighting Probability
| Zone | Type | Tiger Density |
|---|---|---|
| Kanha | Core | High |
| Kisli | Core | Highest probability |
| Mukki | Core | High |
| Sarhi | Core | Moderate |
| Khapa | Buffer | Low |
| Khatia | Buffer | Low |
| Phen | Buffer | Low |
| Sijhora | Buffer | Low |
Safari Timings:
Kanha National Park remain open for visitors from 16th October to 30th
June. The safari timings are:
Note:
At Kanha afternoon shift of Jeep Safari remain close for visitors on
Every Wednesday. Morning & Afternoon both the shift remain close on Holi festival (In
the month of March)
There are some necessary details which required for safari reservation:
- Full Name of every visitor
- Age & Gender
- Nationality
- Any Identity proof details like Passport, Driving License, PAN Card or Voter
- ID Card. Visitor is required to carry the same ID proof in original at the time of visiting the national park.
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Trip Plan for 3N/4D (From Jabalpur/Nagpur):
Day 01 : Arrive Jabalpur/Nagpur- Kanha National Park (170 Kms/ 04 Hrs drive
from Jabalpur and 250/5.5 Hrs from Nagpur)
Day 02 : Kanha National Park
Day 03 : Kanha National Park
Day 04 : Kanha National Park- Leave for Jabalpur in the afternoon (170
Kms/ 04 Hrs drive)
Places to Visit In Route:
- Dhuandhar Waterfalls (If time permits)
- Marble Rocks at Bhedaghat
Hotel Check-in:
- Recommended Hotels:
- Official accommodation facility is available in Tala inside forest colony.
- On spot payment facility is only applicable and the right of reservation lies with the Field Director, Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve
- Accommodation can be booked in advance during the office hour (1030-1730 hrs) over Phone No. 07653 – 222214, Email- fdbnp.umr@mp.gov.in or ddbgad@mp.gov.
- Premium: Mahua Kothi, Taj Safari Lodge (20K+ per night, varies with season, 4.6/5 rating)
- Deluxe: Tree House Hideaway (₹6,000 per night, 4.5/5 rating), Kings Lodge
- Standard: Tiger Den Resort (₹3,500 per night, 4.3/5 rating) , Tiger Heaven Resort (₹4,000 - ₹6,000 per night).
3 major core zones to cover in the Safari for next 2 days
Tala: The largest zone, and the most popular choice for
tiger safaris. It's considered the best zone for tiger sightings, with
the highest odds of seeing one.
Magadhi: A nearby zone with good chances of seeing tigers,
but it's on the edge of the park.
Khitauli: A less commonly visited zone by tigers, but it's
more picturesque and great for bird watching.
Day 2: First Safari Experience
- Wake up early morning at 5am
- Transport Type: Open Jeep Safari (Approx. ₹3,500 - ₹4,500 per safari for 6 people, including guide charges)
Link For Safari Booking: https://forest.mponline.gov.in/Search.aspx?park=1
Morning Safari (6:00 AM – 10:00 AM)
- Safari Zones: Tala Zone
- Chance to spot tigers, leopards, deer, and various bird species.
Return to Hotel: Breakfast and relax
Afternoon Safari (2:30 PM – 6:00 PM)
- Safari Zones: Maghdhi Zone / Tala Zone (again)
- Exploring different areas within the park, maximizing chances to see more wildlife.
Evening:
- Enjoy a nature walk, followed by a campfire and dinner.
Day 3: Explore Bandhavgarh Fort and Safari
-
Transport Type: Jeep to Bandhavgarh Fort (Part of
the National Park tour)
- Approx. Cost: Included in the safari charges
Morning: Visit Bandhavgarh Fort
- Explore the ancient fort and enjoy panoramic views of the park.
- Highlights: Statues of Lord Vishnu, Shesh Shaiya (an ancient 65-foot statue of Lord Vishnu lying on a serpent)
Afternoon Safari:(2:30 PM – 6:00 PM)
- Safari Zones: Maghdhi Zone/Khitauli Zone for a different experience.
Note: Khitauli Zone is less commonly visited zone by tigers,
but it's more picturesque and great for bird watching.
Evening:
- Wildlife film screening, nature walk, or just relax at the resort.
Day 4: Departure
- Transport Type: Road Transfer to Jabalpur (170 km, 4 hours drive)
- Flight/Train back home
Estimated Costs:
Safari:
Example Cost Calculation (Single Seat, Weekday Morning Safari):
- Park Entry: ₹3,000 / 6 seats = ₹500
- Jeep Safari: ₹4,000 / 6 seats = ₹667 (approx.)
- Guide Fees: ₹700 / 6 seats = ₹117 (approx.)
Total Estimated Cost per person: ₹1,284 (approx.)
Total Estimated Cost Entire Vehicle : ₹7,700 (approx.)
Please keep in mind that these are estimated costs, and actual prices might vary depending on the season, zone, and any additional services you opt for.
💰 Indicative Budget per Person
| Category | Accommodation | Transfers | Meals & Taxes | Safari Permits* | Total Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | 12,000 | 6,000 | 5,000 | 15,800 | 38,800 |
| Deluxe | 24,000 | 7,000 | 7,500 | 15,800 | 54,300 |
| Executive | 48,000 | 8,000 | 12,500 | 15,800 | 84,300 |
Important Notes:
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