a herd of giraffe walking down a dirt road in Kanha

Kanha National Park

About Kanha National Park

Kanha National Park, spread across 940 sq km in Madhya Pradesh, is one of India's largest and most scenic national parks. Its lush sal and bamboo forests, grassy meadows, and ravines inspired Rudyard Kipling's classic tale, The Jungle Book.

The park is a conservation success story - it saved the hard-ground barasingha (swamp deer) from extinction and maintains a healthy tiger population through exemplary management practices.

a large brown and white giraffe standing in a forest in Kanha

Wildlife You Can See

Kanha's diverse landscape supports incredible wildlife:

  • Bengal Tigers
  • Hard-ground Barasingha (found only here)
  • Leopards
  • Wild Dogs (Dhole)
  • Sloth Bears
  • Indian Gaur (Bison)
  • Over 300 bird species
a bench is sitting in the middle of a dirt road in Corbett

Safari Zones

Kanha has four main zones:

  • Kanha Zone: The most popular zone with open meadows
  • Kisli Zone: Dense forests with good tiger density
  • Mukki Zone: Excellent for barasingha sightings
  • Sarhi Zone: Less crowded, good for wild dogs

Best Time to Visit

The park is open from October to June. March to June offers excellent tiger sighting opportunities as animals gather near water sources. The meadows of Kanha are particularly beautiful during October-November when the grass turns golden.

a herd of sheep grazing on a field in Corbett

Plan Your Kanha Safari

Step into the real Jungle Book. Kanha's stunning meadows and sal forests inspired Rudyard Kipling's timeless tale, and the magic remains today.

Our expert guides will take you through Mowgli's land, from the famous meadows where barasingha graze to the dense forests where tigers roam. Let us create your perfect Jungle Book experience.

Quick Facts

Location Madhya Pradesh, India
Area 940 sq km
Established 1955
Best Time Oct - Jun
Famous For Jungle Book, Tigers
Nearest Airport Jabalpur (160 km)
A safari jeep driving along a forest trail surrounded by tall trees

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