Kanha National Park

Kanha National Park, which forms the core of the Kanha Tiger Reserve created in 1974 under Project Tiger, is a beautiful land that is home to large number of varieties of flora and fauna in the beautiful forests. Occupying an area of 940 sq km, Kanha National Park, which inspired Rudyard Kipling’s Jungle Book and its memorable characters Mowgli and Baghheera is a wildlife enthusiast’s delight.
A great holiday destination, away from the hectic pressures of city life, Kanha National Park is a beautiful place to unwind with nature by your side and indeed a wonderful experience in itself. Barasingha, or the swamp deer, is the signature animal of Kanha National Park.

Fact & figures

Temperature:	Summer: 40.6 -23.9 C Winter: 23.9 -1.1C
Best Season :	April to June and November to January. (The park is closed during the monsoons from 1st July to 31st October)
Clothing :	Cotton Winter- Heavy woollens
Languages spoken	Hindi, English
STD Code :	07642.
Tourism Office	The Field Director, Project Tiger, Kanha Tiger Reserve, Mandla – 481661. Tel: (07642) 250760 www.mpforest.org www.mptourism.com