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Kanha National Park also known as Kanha-Kisli National Park is one of the famous tiger reserve of India and the largest national park located in the magical land of Madhya Pradesh falls in the two districts Mandala and Balaghat. The present-day Kanha area is seperated into two protected areas, Hallon and Banjar, of 250 and 300 square kilometre (97 and 116 sq mi), respectively. Kanha National Park was created on 1 June 1955 and was designated as a tiger reserve in the year of 1973. Today, it sprawls over an area of 940 square kilometres. It is one of the most popular wildlife sanctuaries in India which attracts flocks of wildlife enthusiasts every year. Since its inception in 1862, Kanha has rated as top tiger zone and holds significant place for Barasingha.
Kanha is crowned as one of the best administered and managed parks in India. It is one of the ‘Navratanas’ of the India project tiger. A heightened tourists attraction within the Park is Bamni Dadar, popularly known as Sunset Point that offers the most awe-inspiring backdrop of the sunset against grazing Sambhars and Gaurs, magnifying the natural splendor of the area. Aside from its diverse wildlife and bird population, the frequent sightings of Tigers roaming in the wild at Kanha Wildlife Sanctuary remain the most popular tourist attention. Kanha Tiger Reserve is home to over 1000 species of flowering plants. The lowland forest is a mixture of sal and other mixed-forest trees, interspersed with meadows. The highland forests are tropical moist, dry deciduous type and of a completely different nature from bamboo on slopes.
Tiger, leopard, sloth bear, wild dog, barasingha, and 300+ bird species across core and buffer zones.
Kanha's sal forests and meadows are said to have inspired Rudyard Kipling's timeless classic.
Sunset Point is a favourite stop — sweeping views of grazing sambars and gaurs at golden hour.
Jungle safaris, jeep rides, canter tours, and birding — explore Kanha the way you prefer.
Wildlife
Explore dense sal forests and meadows with trained naturalists — track tigers and wildlife in their natural habitat.
Jeep Safari
Open 4x4 gypsy rides through Kisli, Mukki, Sarhi and core zones — the most popular way to spot tigers.
Group Safari
High-capacity safari vehicles for families and groups — a comfortable way to traverse Kanha's forest trails.
Birding
Over 300 bird species inhabit Kanha — a rewarding experience for photographers and nature lovers.
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Kanha National Park, also known as Kanha Tiger Reserve, is one of India's largest wildlife sanctuaries and the biggest national park in Madhya Pradesh. The present sanctuary was once split into Hallon (250 sq. km) and Banjar (300 sq. km). Kanha was created on 1 June 1955 and declared a tiger reserve in 1973 — today it spans 940 sq. km across Mandla and Balaghat districts.
The park shelters Royal Bengal tigers, sloth bears, leopards, barasingha, and wild dogs. Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book drew inspiration from forests including Kanha. For centuries the Gond dynasty governed this land; Baiga and Gond tribes shaped the forest long before modern conservation began in 1862.
One of the finest tiger reserves in India, the Kanha landscape is renowned worldwide for its rich flora and fauna — above all, the iconic Royal Bengal tiger. The reserve is named after the famous Kanha Tiger Reserve at the heart of a much larger ecological landscape.
This landscape of around 3,500 sq. km includes Kanha core and buffer zones, Phen Wildlife Sanctuary, and ecological corridors linking Pench, Achanakmar, and Nagzira. Kanha Tiger Reserve remains the source of genealogy for many tigers spread across this vast central Indian forest belt.
Essential park facts and road distances from major cities across central India.
Quick answers to help you plan permits, pick zones, and time your visit to Kanha Tiger Reserve.
Park is open Oct 15 – Jun 30. March to May offers the best tiger sightings; winter (Nov–Feb) is ideal for birds and pleasant weather.
Kisli and Mukki are popular for tiger sightings. Kanha Core has Bamni Dadar and barasingha meadows. Sarhi offers quieter trails. Buffer zones have more permit availability.
Book 30–45 days in advance for core zones (Kisli, Mukki, Sarhi, Kanha Core). Permits are limited and issued on a first-come basis.
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