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Kahna National Park :
Kanha is an outstanding national park and wildlife reserve in the state of Madhya Pradesh and of Central India. Often called Tiger Land. Kanha is located in a horse –shoe shaped valley bound by two distinct spurs, and supports 22 species of mammals in the central parkland and the adjoining plateaus. Over the years, animals at Kanha have become bolder and more confident,
making the park excellent for wildlife viewing and photography of animals, birds, etc.There are 175 varieties of birds in Kanha National Park. If you happen to be a bird watcher, look forward to a full spotting itinerary along with tiger, leopard, barasingha, gaur, sambhar, chausingha, nilgai, barking deer, black buck and red jungle fowl.
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Facts :
Total Coverage Area : 1945 sq. kms./ 94,000 hectares of national park.
Surrounded Area: Surrounded by 100, 500 hectares of additional buffer area.
Established : 1933 as a sanctuary.
Later Developed As: A National Park 1955 & As a Tiger Reserve In 1975.
Best Season : Months from November-June are favorable to visit the park but the best period is February-April.
Reach :
By Air : Nearest airport is Nagpur.
By Rail : Nearest railhead is Jabalpur 160 kms and also Nagpur.
By Road: Mandla 65 kms. Nagpur 266 kms .
Special Note : No vehicles are allowed inside the park after dark so get there before dusk.
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