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Kanha
Kanha
940 sq km
Core Area
125+
Tigers (2024)
800+
Barasingha
300+
Bird Species
About Kanha
The model national park that saved the barasingha
Kanha National Park, spread across 940 sq km in the Mandla and Balaghat districts of Madhya Pradesh, is widely regarded as one of Asia's finest tiger reserves. Rolling sal forests, vast Bamni and Kanha meadows and crystal streams inspired Rudyard Kipling's Jungle Book.
Kanha is the conservation success story of the barasingha (hard-ground swamp deer), which was brought back from the brink in the 1970s. Today, it shares the forest with tigers, leopards, dholes, gaur, sambar, sloth bears and more than 300 bird species.
At a Glance
Key facts and the best way to experience Kanha
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Location
Mandla & Balaghat Districts, MP
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Famous For
Tigers, barasingha, Jungle Book country
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Best Season
October–June (closed mid-June to October)
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Time Needed
3 days minimum (2 nights, 4 safaris)
Heritage & Legacy
A timeline of devotion, history and natural majesty
1955 — National Park Status
Kanha is declared a national park, building on earlier hunting reserves.
1973 — Project Tiger Launch
Kanha is one of the first nine reserves under India's flagship Project Tiger initiative.
Barasingha Revival
From just 66 individuals in 1970, the hard-ground barasingha population is nursed back to 800+ today.
Tiger Reserve Expansion
Buffer zones added; core area protected and tribal villages voluntarily relocated.
Kanha Today
Kanha is now central India's premier tiger destination, with 125+ tigers as per the 2022 All-India Tiger Estimation.
Top Attractions in Kanha
Must-see places on your visit
Tiger Safari
Morning and afternoon jeep safaris across Mukki, Kanha, Sarhi and Kisli zones — open October to June.
Barasingha Meadows
Bamni Dadar and Kanha meadows are the best places to spot the iconic hard-ground swamp deer.
Kanha Museum
An excellent on-site interpretation centre tracing the park's history, ecology and conservation milestones.
Mukki Zone Safari
Kanha Zone Safari
Bamni Dadar Sunset Point
Sal Forest Trails
Bird-watching at Shravan Tal
Wildlife Lodges
Photography Hides
Tribal Village Visit
How to Reach Kanha
Well connected by road, rail and air across Madhya Pradesh
By Train
Nearest stations are Jabalpur (165 km) for Mukki side and Gondia (145 km) for Kisli side.
By Air
Nearest airport is Jabalpur (165 km); Nagpur (260 km) and Raipur (220 km) are also used.
By Bus / Road
Taxis are the norm — most safari lodges arrange airport/station pickup. Self-drive via NH-43 works well.
Places of Interest
Explore curated experiences around Kanha
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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
