Must know things for Tourists about Panna National Park and Tiger Reserve


Panna National Park is spread across the Panna and Chhatarpur districts in northeastern Madhya Pradesh. Created in 1981, Panna covers approx 666 sq km and was declared a Tiger Reserve under Project Tiger in 1994 and is major tourist highlight of Madhya Pradesh Tour Packages.

Located about 32 kilometers from the World Heritage Site of Khajuraho, it attracts not only Khajuraho-bound visitors, but also droves of wildlife enthusiasts making repeated visits to the Park. Panna received the Award of Excellence in 2007 as the 'best maintained national park of India' by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India.

Panna has an enviable reputation as a Tiger Reserve. With its high density of tigers, it rarely disappoints those coming to see the big cat! It is the twenty-second Tiger Reserve of India and the fifth in Madhya Pradesh.

Ransacked by poachers a few years ago, Panna had lost all of its tigers but after successful translocation and breeding, the Reserve has a success story to write home about.



The river Ken, a perennial river, running through Panna National Park is one of the cleanest waterways in India. Characterized by extensive plateaus and gorges, the beautiful natural forests of this Park have a mix of dry and mixed deciduous forest - full of boswellia, bamboo and dhok.
Apart from the tiger sightings, the Park is also sought after for its spectacular panorama dotted with ancient rock paintings believed to be around 2,000 years old. Old relics from the Gondwana period are scattered all over adding drama and history to the picturesque scenery.

Though the majestic and elusive tiger is the main attraction here, the forests of Panna also house the leopard, wild dog, hyena, sloth bear, herds of nilgai, sambhar, chital and chinkara. Snakes such as the cobra, Russell's viper, saw scaled viper and common krait have been sighted.
The forest is rich in avian life, with a checklist of over 200 species including three globally endangered species of vultures - Indian White-backed vulture, Indian vulture and the red-headed vulture. Other threatened species which can be spotted in the park are the black-headed ibis, black-necked stork, painted stork, ferruginous duck and the grey-headed fish eagle.


The rich avian and faunal life of this picturesque Tiger Reserve and National Park, along with its proximity to the world-renowned Khajuraho temples has helped turn Parma into a popular tourist destination.

Best Time to Visit: November-June

How to Get There

By Air and Rail: Khajuraho (32 kilometers) is the nearest airport and railhead. However Satna, 90 kilometers away, offers better train connectivity.

By Road: The nearest bus-stand is Panna town (20 kilometers away).

For more information on Panna National Park and Tiger Reserve contact Swan Tours, one of the leading travel agents in Delhi.

Location: Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi 110001, India

Comments

  1. Wildlife Lover4 October 2021 at 03:27

    good blog...such a nice posting we provide Panna national park jeep safari online booking with Nature's Sprout.
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  2. MP Forests26 October 2023 at 23:11

    Panna Tiger Safari - Explore the Majestic Tigers of Panna Tiger Reserve

    Embark on a thrilling adventure with our Panna tiger safari at Panna Tiger Reserve! Discover the awe-inspiring world of these magnificent big cats in their natural habitat.

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  3. MP Forests29 February 2024 at 03:03

    Embarking on a Panna national park tour is an experience unlike any other. From the moment you step into this enchanting sanctuary, you're greeted by the symphony of nature – the rustle of leaves, the calls of exotic birds, and perhaps even the roar of the majestic tigers.

    I recently had the privilege of visiting Panna Tiger Reserve through the incredible services provided by MP Forests. The seamless arrangements and knowledgeable guides truly enhanced the adventure. Exploring the diverse landscape of Panna, from its dense forests to meandering rivers, felt like stepping into a living, breathing painting.

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