An Insight :
Kanha, also located in Central India is one of India's finest reserves. It
inspired Rudyard Kipling's epic, the Jungle Book. Home to an amazing variety
of animals in different habitats , the Kanha forest is a unique experience,
as the rich tree cover interspersed with open grasslands allows for a rich
animal population density similar in scope to the animal rich National Parks
of Africa.
Stretching over 363 sq miles, Kanha promises a unique and satisfying
experience. Its forests retain a grandeur of wilderness rarely found
elsewhere and is unparalleled with its variety of mammals and birds. It is
one of the most well maintained National Parks in Asia and a major
attraction for wildlife lovers all over the world. Over the years animals of
Kanha have become bolder and more confident, making the park excellent for
wildlife viewing and photography.
Project Tiger has yielded remarkable results, from around 48 tigers at the
beginning of the Project Tiger, Kanha now boasts around 100 tigers, making
it the best place in the world to see tiger. The Kanha National Park also
happens to be the sole habitat of the rare hardground Barasingha or Swamp
Deer (Cervus durauceli branderi) which has been rescued from the very brink
of extinction.
Lets Explore Kanha :
» Flora & Fauna - Kanha National Park - The
terrain inside the park is varied, nonetheless enjoyable. Bamboo forests
flow into Sal forests and meadows. There are herds of spotted deer to be
seen with smaller herds of beautiful Antelope, the Black Buck. With a little
luck, you could also spot the timorous Barking Deer. It's snapping warns
other denizens of the forest that a predator is around. There is also a very
strong possibility that you will see the Rare Barasingha, the Swamp Deer.
Once there were only 66 of these in Kanha, but careful conservation and
management raised their population to over 400.
» Major Wildlife Attractions of Kanha - Spotting
wild animals is always a matter of luck but Kanha is so rich in wildlife
that the odds are titled in your favor. First time visitors are often so
keen to spot the larger animals that they overlook the smaller ones. There
are 175 varieties of birds in Kanha. So if you happen to be bird watcher,
look forward to a full bird show. Most people are keener to meet Kanha's
major attraction, the Tiger; still one has to be patient to spot one.
But while on a mission to find a tiger, one can easily catch glimpses of
all the grazers, a Porcupine, many Gray Langurs, Mongoose, Hyena, Jungle
Cat, even a Leopard. Other wild attractions in this Tiger country include
varieties of Deer - the Barasingha, Chital or Spotted Deer, Chousingha,
Nilgai, as well as the majestic Gaur or Indian Bison and wild Pig.
» Kanha Museum - There is a museum at Kanha
national park, depicting attributes and activities of the park and the
tribal culture of the state of Madhya Pradesh.
Where is Kanha?
» By Air - Jabalpur, 160 kms is the most convenient
airport, connected by a daily flight from Delhi. Nagpur, 250 kms is the
other airport for visiting Kanha and is connected to Mumbai and Delhi by
daily flights.
» By Rail - The nearest railhead is Jabalpur 160
kms. Jabalpur is connected by several daily overnight trains to Delhi and
Agra.
» By Road - Kanha is 275 kms from Bandhavgarh
National Park and 150 kms from Pench National Park.
