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Panna
Panna
576 sq km
Park Area
80+
Tigers
200+
Bird Species
1
Comeback Story
About Panna
Tigers back from zero — and the wild Ken river
Panna National Park, declared in 1981 and a tiger reserve since 1994, is one of India's most remarkable conservation success stories. Tigers vanished completely from Panna in 2009 due to poaching — but a translocation programme from Kanha and Bandhavgarh has rebuilt the population to 80+ tigers.
Spread across the Vindhyan plateau alongside the wild Ken river, Panna combines tiger safaris with gorges, waterfalls, and one of central India's best gharial breeding centres. It pairs naturally with Khajuraho — just 45 km away.
At a Glance
Key facts and the best way to experience Panna
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Location
Panna & Chhatarpur Districts, MP
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Famous For
Tiger comeback, Ken gorge, Khajuraho add-on
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Best Season
October–June
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Time Needed
2 days; pair with Khajuraho
Heritage & Legacy
A timeline of devotion, history and natural majesty
1981 — National Park
Panna declared a national park.
1994 — Tiger Reserve
Brought into Project Tiger as the Panna Tiger Reserve.
2009 — Tigers Vanish
After heavy poaching the last tiger in Panna is killed.
2009–11 — Reintroduction
Tigresses translocated from Kanha and Bandhavgarh.
Today
With 80+ tigers, Panna is the textbook conservation comeback.
Top Attractions in Panna
Must-see places on your visit
Tiger Safari
Jeep safaris from Madla and Hinauta gates.
Ken River Boat Safari
Gharial, marsh crocodile, otter and dozens of waterbirds.
Pandav Falls
A perfect natural pool fed by a single thin waterfall.
Madla Zone Safari
Hinauta Zone Safari
Gharial Breeding Centre
Raneh Falls
Pandav Falls
Ken River Gorge
Sone Bhadra Temple
Tribal Village Visit
How to Reach Panna
Well connected by road, rail and air across Madhya Pradesh
By Train
Nearest station is Khajuraho (45 km); Satna (90 km) for express trains.
By Air
Nearest airport is Khajuraho (45 km).
By Bus / Road
Lodges arrange road transfers from Khajuraho.
Places of Interest
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GET IN TOUCH
Certificate of Excellence for Year 2016
Certificate of Excellence for Year 2017
Certificate of Excellence for Year 2018
With Hon'ble Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan
Awarded by M.P Govt from last years
