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Travel to Kanha... |
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| Facts and Figures : | |||||||||||
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| History : | |||||||||||
| Central portions of the Kanha Valley were designated as a wildlife sanctuary as long ago as 1933. Prior to this, the whole area was one enormous viceregal hunting ground, its game the exclusive preserve of high-ranking British army officers and civil servants seeking trophies for their colonial bungalows. Not until the 1950s though, after a particularly voracious hunter bagged thirty tigers in a single shoot, did the government declare Kanha a bona fide national park. Over the years, the authorities have had a hard time reconciling the needs of the villagers with the demands of conservation and tourism; but for the time being at least, an equitable balance seems to have been struck. The poaching record has been successfully reduced - although not completely stopped - and Kanha upholds its reputation as a model in wildlife management and research. Today Kanha is among the few most scenic and beautiful wildlife reserves in Asia. This 'Tiger' is the ideal home for both predator and prey. | |||||||||||
| How to Reach : | |||||||||||
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Air: Nagpur (250 kms) and Jabalpur (160 kms) are the nearest
airports with regular flights from Delhi and Bombay. Rail: Jabalpur which is the nearest main line railway station is well connected from Delhi as well as Agra. |
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| Best Season to Visit Kanha : | |||||||||||
| Best season to visit Kanha is between April to June and November to January. | |||||||||||
| Sightseeing : | |||||||||||
| ›› Kanha National Park : | |||||||||||
Kanha National Park situated in Indian state Madhya Pradesh. From the main
gates, at Kisli, in the
west, and Mukki, 35km away in the south, a complex network of
motorable dirt tracks fans out across the park, taking in a good
cross-section of its diverse terrain. The park is only habitat of the rare
hard ground barasingha. One of the finest and the best administered
National Parks in Asia, an irresistible attraction for all wildlife lovers
and a true haven for its animal and avian population. |
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| Excursion : | |||||||||||
| ›› Jabalpur : | |||||||||||
| Jabalpur makes another important excursion point from Kanha National Park. Located at a distance of 145 kilometres via Mandla, Jabalpur is also an important base point to visit a number of important places in the region. Inside Jabalpur the Madan Mahal Fort built in AD 1116 and the Rani Durgavati Museum that houses a number of fine archaeological findings and sculptures of a bygone era are the two landmarks to visit. | |||||||||||
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›› Nagpur : |
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The city of Nagpur is located at a distance of 260 kilometres from Kanha
National Park. Famous for its oranges, Nagpur is nicknamed as the orange
city. Nagpur has a good network of transportation and is easily
accessible from its nearby towns and cities. |
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