Kanha Tiger Reserve

The State animal of Madhya Pradesh - Hard Ground Barasingha is found exclusively in Kanha Tiger Reserve.

Kanha Safari Booking Form

Kanha National Park Safari Core Zones & Entry Gates

Zone Round Entry Gate (Full Vehicle) Entry Gate (Sharing Basis)
Kanha Morning Khatiya/Mukki/Sarhi Khatiya
Kanha Evening Khatiya/Sarhi Khatiya
Kisli Morning Khatiya/Mukki/Sarhi Khatiya
Kisli Evening Khatiya/Mukki Khatiya
Mukki Morning Khatiya/Mukki Mukki
Mukki Evening Khatiya/Mukki Mukki
Sarhi Morning Khatiya/Sarhi Sarhi
Sarhi Evening Khatiya/Sarhi Sarhi
Note: Kanha Tiger Reserve Core Zone Gypsy Safari remain closed from 1st July to 30th September every year.

Kanha Tiger Safari Buffer Zones & Entry Gates

Buffer Zone / Sanctuary Round Entry Gate
Khatia Morning Khatia
Khatia Evening Khatia
Khapa Morning Mukki
Khapa Evening Mukki
Sijora Morning Sarhi
Sijora Evening Sarhi
Phen Morning Ghurri Barrier/Mukki
Phen Evening Ghurri Barrier/Mukki
Note: Kanha National Park Buffer Zone Jeep Safari is always open except all Wednesdays evening.

Kanha Kisli Gypsy Safari Charges / Pricing

Safari Zone(s) Particulars Safari Price (Indians) Safari Price (Foreigners)
Core Zones Up To 6 adults & 1 child INR 8000 INR 12500
Buffer Zones Up To 6 adults & 1 child INR 6500 INR 10000
Sharing Basis Per Person INR 700 INR 1500
Price Includes: Jeep, Driver, Permit, Guide, and GST & Service Charges (except sharing gypsy)

Hotels & Resorts near Kanha Safari Park

Budget Hotels Starting INR 1000
3* Hotels Starting INR 2500
5* Hotels Starting INR 7000

About Kanha Tiger Reserve

The State animal of Madhya Pradesh - Hard Ground Barasingha is found exclusively in Kanha Tiger Reserve. Through holistic conservation approach and effective management practices, the Tiger Reserve has seen rise in population of this symbolic deer species which was once on the verge of extinction from the Earth.

The lush green forests of Kanha, composed majorly of Sal (Shorea robusta) and other mixed forest trees, supports the growth of rich and varied flora and fauna.

General information

  • Core: 917.44 Sq Km
  • Buffer: 1134.361 Sq Km
  • Total: 2051.791 Sq Km

Best Time to visit

  • The best time to visit the Reserve is 15 Oct to 30 June.

Flora & Fauna

  • Kanha best known for its evergreen Sal forests, is home to about 300 species of Birds, 43 species of Mammals, 26 species of Reptiles and more than 500 species of Insects.
    The Major species found are hard ground Barasingha, Tiger, Leopard, Dhole, Bear, Gaur and Indian Python etc.

Weather

Kanha being situated in Central India is subjected to tropical monsoonal climate. The month of January may also witness sub-zero temperatures and frost. Monsoon arrives in the second week of June. The average temperature over the months is as below:

Months Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Min (°C) 1 10 22 30 35 25 20 19 19 12 6 3
Max (°C) 15 25 35 40 42 41 34 30 31 29 27 25

Connectivity & Distances

Nearest Airports: Nagpur, Jabalpur, Raipur

Nearest Railway Stations: Jabalpur, Gondia, Raipur, Bilaspur, Balaghat

Road: Jabalpur, Nagpur, Balaghat, Mandla

Kanha Tiger Reserve has three entry points namely Khatia, Mukki and Sarhi.

Khatia Gate

Jabalpur (Via Mandla) - 160 kms

Raipur (Via Chilpi-Mukki-Baihar) - 250 kms

Nagpur (Via Seoni-Nainpur_Chiraidongri) - 220 kms

Sarhi Gate

Bichiya (on NH 12) – 8 kms

Jabalpur (Via Mandla) – 150 kms

Raipur (Via Chilpi-Sijhora) - 220 kms

Mukki Gate

Jabalpur (Via Mandla-Mocha-Baihar) - 200 kms

Raipur (Via Chilpi) - 210 kms

Nagpur (Via Seoni-Nainpur- Mocha-Baihar) - 260 kms

Nagpur (Via Balaghat-Baihar) - 260 kms

Ghurri Barrier Gate

Nagpur (Via Seoni) – 278 kms

Raipur (Via Kawardha) – 213 Kms

Jabalpur (Via Kundam) – 181 Kms

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