Kanha Safari Booking Details
Safari Zone (Core)Kanha, Kisli, Mukki, Sarhi
Safari Zone (Buffer)Khapa, Khatiya, Phen, Sijora
Pricing| Indian | Foreigner | |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | INR 7900 (Core) INR 7000 (Buffer) | INR 13000 (Core) INR 8000 (Buffer) |
| Weekends | INR 8900 (Core) INR 8000 (Buffer) | INR 15000 (Core) INR 9000 (Buffer) |
Important Information
Monsoon Season Booking (01 July to 30 September).Bookings are now open for the Buffer Zone. Core and Buffer Zone bookings will be accepted from 01st October onwards. Reserve your safari seats and accommodation today!
Please Note:
Children under 5 years: They will share a seat with a family member. No separate
seating
will be provided for children under 5.
ID Verification: Ensure you bring the original ID proof (Aadhar Card, Driving
License,
Voter ID, Passport, or Student ID) used during booking.
Pickup & Drop: Safari pickup and drop services are unavailable. Visitors must
make their
way to the safari gate on their own or pay additional fees for pickup/drop services.
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Brief overview of
Kanha National Park
A Wonderful Jungle Journey
In Madhya Pradesh's heart, Kanha National Park is one of India’s most famous
wildlife reserves. Across more than 940 square kilometers, this park is the best
combination of green forests, open fields, beautiful rivers, and eye-soothing scenes
making it look like a paradise for nature lovers and wildlife fans.
Kanha National Park is not just a safe sanctuary but a lively ecosystem where nature
blooms in its purest form.
Whether you are an adventure seeker, a nature lover, a photographer, or simply
someone looking for peace, Kanha provides an unforgettable experience that will
remain lies in your heart forever as beautiful memory. This park is home to the
Royal Bengal Tiger, Barasingha (Swamp Deer), Leopard, Sloth Bear and many jungle
creatures.
Kanha National Park was established in 1955 and declared a tiger reserve in 1973 under Project Tiger. It is the largest national park in Central India spread across Mandla and Balaghat districts. Here dense sal forests, bamboo forests, and open grasslands create a unique ecosystem that is a perfect habitat for wildlife. Kanha National Park was established in the year 1955, and has a special place in the forest conservation history of India. It was among one of the first tiger reserves to be declared under Project Tiger in 1973, which shows India's effort towards protecting wildlife. This jungle is famous all over the world as the inspiration place for Rudyard Kipling's famous book The Jungle Book. Today, it is a successful example of wildlife conservation and eco-tourism that attracts thousands of tourists every year.
Wildlife The Natural Beauty of the Jungle
Royal Bengal Tiger, Leopard, Indian Wild Dog, Sloth Bear, Gaur (Indian Bison), Jackal, Fox, and 350+ bird species. Barasingha: Kanha's biggest conservation success story – which was once on the verge of extinction but now their numbers are increasing.
Jeep Safari An exciting jungle trip
The best way to explore the dense forests of Kanha is a jeep safari. This safari takes you to the deepest parts of the park, giving you the best opportunity to see tigers and other wild animals. Experience wildlife through sunrise and sunset safaris.
Best Time to Visit Kanha National Park Visit
Kanha National Park remains open from 15 October to 30 June. November to February are best for cold weather and chances of tiger spotting are higher from March to May. The park remains closed during monsoon season (July-September).
Things to do in Kanha – An Experience of Adventure
A trip to Kanha National Park gives you the experience of adventure and peace together. There are many activities here that take you closer to nature and the jungle. This adventure includes different activities to do.
Discover the Beauty
Jeep Safari in Kanha
Best way to Explore the Dense Forests of Kanha is a Jeep Safari
Jeep Safari in Kanha
Kanha National Park, located in the heart of Madhya Pradesh, is one of the most famous and fantastic wildlife destinations in India. Established in 1955, this park is spread over 940 sq. km. and is a paradise for wildlife and nature lovers. It is the same place that inspired Rudyard Kipling to write his famous story “The Jungle Book.” It is a unique confluence of dense forests, rare wildlife species, and adventure activities. Kanha is not just the home of trees and jungle life, but the adventure-filled activities that take place here also make it more special. One of them is Jeep Safari, which has different zones that offer different wildlife experiences. Each zone has its unique beauty that brings you closer to the natural beauty and wildlife of Kanha. The best way to explore the dense forests of Kanha is a jeep safari. This safari takes you to the deepest parts of the park, giving you the best opportunity to see tigers and other wild animals. Safaris take place in two times- morning and evening, which presents a wonderful opportunity to study nature and animals.
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Zones of Kanha
A virtual journey of the jeep safari zones of Kanha
Kanha Zone Best Zone for Tiger Spotting
Kanha Zone is the most famous and demanded safari zone because its vegetation, dense forests, and open fields give a unique jungle experience. This zone is considered best for spotting the Royal Bengal Tiger. Apart from the Bengal Tiger, you will also get to see Leopards, Sloth Bear, Indian Wild Dog, and many types of deer during the jungle safari. If you are fond of wildlife photography or adventure safari, then this zone is a perfect destination for you. This zone will give you an unforgettable experience of natural beauty and wildlife.
Kisli Zone Paradise of Bird Lovers
Kisli Zone is perfect for those who love birds. This is a birdwatching paradise where 1300+ species of birds can be seen. Many beautiful and rare birds like kingfishers, hornbills, and Indian vultures are found in this zone which is a treat for photographers and nature lovers. But is this a zone only for birds? Not! In this zone, you can also spot tigers, gaurs (Indian Bison), and deer species. This is a balanced zone in which one can enjoy both nature and wildlife.
Mukki Zone A Combination of Peace and
Adventure
If you want to spend time away from the noise of the city and in the peace of nature, then Mukki Zone is perfect for you. It is comparatively less crowded and is surrounded by Sal forests and bamboo groves which create a beautiful and peaceful environment. But peace does not mean that there is less wildlife spotting here! In the Mukki zone, you can see tigers, leopards, wild dogs, hyenas, and Indian foxes. This zone provides an opportunity to form a deep relationship between nature and wildlife.
Sarhi Zone A Paradise for Nature
Lovers
Sarhi Zone is for those people who want to enjoy the beauty of nature. This zone is famous for beautiful landscapes, grasslands, and dense forests. This is one such place which is best for photographers and nature lovers. This zone is not just limited to nature, you can also spot tigers, wild boars, Indian gaurs, and langurs here. This zone is a perfect combination of natural peace and wildlife spotting which gives a dark jungle experience.
Khatia zone
This Kanha Safari zone is located on the southern boundary of Sariska Tiger Reserve. It attracts people to enjoy a safari because it offers sightings of animals like chital, sambar, blue bull, gaur, langur, wild pig, etc. One can enter this zone from the Khatia gate and all morning, evening and night safaris are allowed here. This is the buffer zone of this area and it surrounds the core Kisli zone because of which, one can spot a lot of chital here.
Khapa Zone
This Kanha safari zone is located on the western side of Sariska Tiger Reserve. The Khapa zone of Kanha National Park has dense forests which attract a lot of bird species and because of that this is the best zone for birding. This Kanha Safari zone offers sightings of animals like chital, langur, wild pig, sloth bear, blue bull, gaur, Indian wild dog, sambar, barking deer, and jackal. The entry gate is Mukki for morning, evening, and night safaris here.
Sijhora zone
The entry gate of this Kanha Safari zone is Sarhi and one can enjoy a morning, evening, and night safari here. This zone is also located on the southern edge and it supports spottings of animal species such as chital, sambar, barking deer, langur, wild pig, jackal, etc. Reptiles and birds can also be found here. People come here to experience the calming vibes that cannot be felt in other zones of this wild and famous Sarika National Park.
Phen zone
The entry gate of this Kanha Safari zone is the Ghurri Barrier gate if you’re coming for a morning safari and the Mukki gate if you’re coming for an evening safari. This is not an official zone, rather this area is known as Phen Wildlife Sanctuary. It comes under the area of Kanha Tiger reserve and one can spot here animals like tigers, sloth bears, Indian bison, chital, sambar deer, nilgai, langur, peafowl, wild boar, hyena, etc.
comfortable season for visiting Kanha
Best Time to Visit
Kanha National Park
WINTER
Comfortable & Scenic Safari.
It should be declared one of the favorite seasons in the world. Cold season, soothing air, and the best time for wildlife spotting! If you want to enjoy the real peace and natural beauty of Kanha National Park National Park, then the time from October to February is the best. At this time, it is neither too hot nor too cold.
SUMMER
Best Season for Tiger Spotting.
The summer season can give a perfect wildlife experience for adventure lovers! This is the hottest time, but if you want to see tigers and other wildlife properly, then this can be the best time for Wildlife Spotting. Best time to see Tigers! Due to heat, wild animals are found more near water sources, which makes spotting easy.
MONSOON
Best Experience for Nature lovers.
During monsoon, Kanha National Park National Park becomes completely lush green, which feels like a heavenly experience for nature lovers and nature photographers! A perfect time for wildlife and nature lovers, because during this time nature is in its most beautiful form.
Some More Ways To
Reach Kanha Park
By Flight
Jabalpur Airport (JLR)
– approximately 150 km away.
Raipur Airport (RPR)
– approximately 140 km away.
Nagpur Airport (NAG)
– approximately 260 km away.
By Rail
Gondia Junction
– about 145 km away.
Jabalpur Junction
– about 160 km away.
Balaghat Junction
– about 95 km away.
By Bus
Nagpur to Kanha
– approximately 260 km.
Jabalpur to Kanha
– approximately 150 km.
Raipur to Kanha
– approximately 140 km.
By Taxi Services
Taxis offer a comfortable and quick transfer journey to Kanha National Park. If you are planning to come by private vehicle, it is better to plan for a Jungle Safari Trip.
| Kanha Route Chart | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Location | Route Distance | Starting Location | Route Distance |
| Delhi to Kanha distance | 912Km | Maihar to Kanha distance | 195Km |
| Jabalpur to Kanha distance | 200Km | Katni to Kanha distance | 100Km |
| Khajuraho to Kanha distance | 250Km | Nagpur to Kanha distance | 490Km |
| Lucknow to Kanha distance | 430Km | Varanasi to Kanha distance | 350Km |
| Kanha to Kanha distance | 250Km | Agra to Kanha distance | 224Km |
| Kanpur to Kanha distance | 267Km | Jaipur to Kanha distance | 180Km |
Important information for Jeep Safari
| It is very important to book a gypsy safari in well in advance. |
| There are many benefits of advance booking, good gate will be allotted and the safari is also reserved so that there is no problem in booking the safari after arriving. |
| Gypsy safaris allow visitors to visit the core and buffer zones. Visitors can visit throughout the year and explore the rich flora and fauna of Kanha. |
| There are 2 slots available for Gypsy Safari, one morning and one evening and in both the slots visitors can visit the Buffer and Core zones. |
| Jeep Safari is an easy & fast way to explore and enjoy the beauty of Kanha. |
Booking Procedure for Online Booking
| Select safari date, select vehicle, select timing, select zone. |
| Fill correct personal information like name, gender, age, id number etc. |
| Two Options for Booking are Available: Regular Booking: It shall be done at least 3 days before your trip to enjoy the adventure. Tatkal Booking: At this point, only limited vehicles are available. So, booking a tatkal ticket as soon as possible will be a better option. |
| Limited number of vehicles are available for Tatkal. |
| After successful payment your safari will be confirmed. |
| Show your safari confirmation to the entry gates, safari confirmations will be sent via email to the registered email id. |
| Carry original id cards and hard copy of safari confirmation for entry gates. |