The summer vacations are a long-awaited relief for children.They eagerly wait for the vacations to begin so that they can enjoy a holiday, away from the regular routine for a few days. Taking your kid to a nature-based destination is indeed a good idea. Plan a wildlife tour to a place like Kanha National Park and treat your child to one of the most unique experiences this summer vacation. The first hand experience of watching wild animals in their natural habitat, while riding a jeep safari will be a completely new experience for them.

Madhya Pradesh's one of the popular national parks, i.e. Kanha National Park is home to the majestic Bengal tigers. This national park is located in the Maikal hills of Satpura spread over two districts – Mandla and Balaghat. Spread over 940 sq km - this national park is considered one of the managed wildlife national parks of India. It was declared a protected forest in 1879 and notified as a wildlife sanctuary in 1933. In the 1930s, Kanha was divided into two reserves, Hallan and Banjar, of 250 sq km and 300 sq km respectively.

Places to visit in Kanha National Park

→ Kanha Safari Zones - The safari zones of Kanha National Park are divided into core and buffer zones. The core zones include - Kanha, Kisli, Mukki and Sarhi and the buffer zones include - Khatiya, Kharap, sijora and Phen.

→ Kanha Museum - Kanha Museum, located inside the Kanha National Park, is maintained by the state forest department. Located near the Khatia (Kisli) Gate, this museum can be visited throughout the year and is a perfect place for people interested in wildlife botany and zoology.

→ Local Markets - You can explore the local markets around Kanha for unique tribal crafts and handmade items. From beautifully carved wooden pieces to souvenirs like printed t-shirts and handcrafted emblems inspired by Kanha, these shops offer a great way to take a piece of the forest back home.

There are several other fascinating places to visit around Kanha. All you need to do is plan early and strategically. While going for a kanha wildlfie safari, you can also craft an itinerary where you can cover the nearby places to make your vacation more eventful. 

Kanha National Park Circuit

There are three entrance gates in Kanha National Park - 

  • ⠂Khatiya (Kisli)
  • ⠂Mukki 
  • ⠂Sarhi

The Mukki safari entry gate can be easily reached from Nagpur or Raipur while Khatiya and Sarhi can be reached from Jabalpur. To enjoy the convenience of Kanha jungle safari, it would be better to find a hotel in the direction of Mukki Gate. While crossing Kanha National Park you will get a glimpse of the real locations from National Geographic's award winning documentary film "Land of the Tigers".

The guides from the forest department accompany visitors around the national park on a circuit which enables visitors to get a better view of the wildlife of the Kanha. The main attractions of Kanha National Safari include Sunset Point, which is known as the most beautiful area of ​​the park. From here one can see the dense luxuriance of the Kanha forest and some magnificent mammals (herbivores) can also be seen from this place. Apart from this one can also enjoy walking and cycling, go on safari in open jeeps and visit nearby villages to experience life in the jungle.