Kanha National Park Details, Timings, Route Info
This Tiger Reserve spreads over 2051 Sq Km. The core reserve area is 917 Sq Km. This forest is majorly occupied with Sal Trees.
This park is inhabited by the Chital Deer, Wild Boar, Jackal, Wild Dog, Tiger, Hard ground Barasingha, Leopard, Dhole, Bear, Gaur, Sambar, Langur, Indian Bison, Barking Deer, Sloth bear .etc
Jeep Safari and Elephant Safari are available. In Kanha, Tiger population is estimated around 100.
Jeep Safari is available in Morning and Evening Hours. Limited Gypsy Vehicles allowed inside Park.
Best Time: Early hours and Evening hours for Tiger Sightings.
Monsoon Timings: June to Sep.
Kanha National Park History
Year | Details |
1879 | Declared as Reserve Forest |
1933 | Declared as the Sanctuary |
1973 | Project Tiger |
1975 | Crocodile Breeding Project |
Kanha National Park Opening Dates and Timings
Timings | Morning Hours | Evening Hours |
16 Oct – 15 Feb | Sunrise to 11:00 am | 3:00 pm- Sunset |
16 Feb – 31Mar | Sunrise to 11:00 am | 3:00 pm – Sunset |
1 Apr – 30 Jun | Sunrise to 11:00 am | 4:00 pm -Sunset |
Current Booking at Kanha National Park
Timings | Vehicle Type | Seating Capacity | No.Of Vehicles |
Morning Hours | Gypsy | 12 | 2 |
Canter | 18 | 2 | |
Evening Hours | Gypsy | 6 | 1 |
Canter | 18 | 1 |
Safari tickets can be purchased from the Counter for the Next day morning and evening.
Counter Timings: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
One can purchase 6 tickets. One ticket per person.
Advance booking is available for Safari tickets.
How to reach Kanha National Park?
By Air
- The nearest airport is at Jabalpur which is 170 Km away. Nagpur airport is 290 Km away. Raipur is 260 Km away.
By Train
- The nearest Railway station is at Gondia which is 127 Km away, Bilaspur is at 175 Km.
By Road
- Taxis are readily available from Jabalpur, Raipur and Nagpur stations.