KANHA NATIONAL PARK
The lush sal and bamboo forests, grassy meadows and
ravines of Kanha providedinspiration to Rudyard Kipling for his famous novel
"Jungle Book". The Kanha National Park in Madhya Pradesh came into
being in 1955 and forms the core of the Kanha Tiger Reserve, created in 1974
under Project Tiger. The Park's landmark achievement is the preservation of the
rare hardground Swamp Deer (Barasingha), saving it from near extinction.
Stringent conservation programs for the overall protection of the Park's fauna
and flora, makes Kanha one of the most well maintained National Parks in Asia.
A heightened
attraction within the Park is Bamni Dadar,
popularly known as Sunset Point that offers the most awe-inspiring
backdrop of the sunset against grazing Sambhars and Gaurs, magnifying the
natural splendor of the area. Aside from its diverse wildlife and bird
population, the frequent sightings of Tigers roaming in the wild at Kanha
Wildlife Sanctuary remain the most popular draw.
How many of you have seen a tiger before? Most of the
answers will be ambiguous because everyone wants to see a tiger. Then where can
one spot TIGER? Well, even if there are circuses and zoo's all over India,
there's some kind of a thrill you experiences when all of a sudden you came
across a TIGER roaming freely in the wilderness of its natural habitat: the
fields and forests of India. There are nucious beast,merous Tiger reserves in
India, that are preserving this fero but nowhere can you see them as often, and
as regularly as in Kanha National Park.
About
Kanha National Park
Area : 1,945 sq km
Altitude : 600-900 m above sea level
Situated in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, the
picturesque Kanha National Park was the inspiration behind Rudyard Kipling's
unforgettable classic Jungle Book. The romance of the Kanha National Park has
not reduced over time-it is still as beautiful.
If one were to point to the middle of India, chances are
he will pick out the forestsof the Banjar and the Halon valley, the two forming
the western and eastern halves of the Kanha Tiger Reserve, which have long been
famous for their wide diversity of wildlife.
The park was created in 1955 by a special law and, since
then, it has dedicated itself in preserving a variety of animal species. Many
endangered species have indeed been saved here. Today Kanha is among the few
most scenic and beautiful wildlife reserves in Asia. This 'Tiger Country' is
the ideal home for both predator and prey.
By far the most striking features of this region are the
open grassy meadows, where sighting blackbuck, swamp deer, sambhar and chital
is common. And, if one can transcend into time, a barefooted Mowgli would
perhaps come padding along the dusty trail, for this is the land of Kipling's
Jungle Book.
How many of you have seen a tiger before? Most of the
answers will be ambiguous because everyone wants to see a tiger. Then where can
one spot TIGER? Well, even if there are circuses and zoo's all over India,
there's some kind of a thrill you experiences when all of a sudden you came
across a TIGER roaming freely in the wilderness of its natural habitat: the
fields and forests of India. There are numerous Tiger reserves in India, that
are preserving this ferocious beast, but nowhere can you see them as often, and
as regularly as in Kanha National Park.
Located in the Mandla district of Madhya Pradesh, Kanha
national park cum Tiger reserve extends over an area of over 1,940-sq-kms. The
major feature of this region's interesting topography is the horseshoe shape
valley and the whole park area is surrounded by the spurs of the Mekal. The
Surpan River meanders through Kanha's central Maidans, grasslands that cover
the extensive plateau. Steep rocky escrapments along the edges offer
breathtaking views of the valley.
Major
Wildlife Attractions Of Kanha
The main wildlife attractions in the park are tiger,
bison, gaur, sambhar, chital, more pictures.... barasingha, barking deer, black
deer, black buck, chousingha, nilgai, mouse deer, sloth bear, jackal fox,
porcupine, hyena, jungle cat, python, pea fowl, hare, monkey, mongoose, tiger,
and leopard.
The birds species in the park include storks, teals,
pintails, pond herons, egrets, peacock, pea fowl, jungle fowl, spur fowl,
partridges, quails, ring doves, spotted parakeets, green pigeons, rock pigeons,
cuckoos, papihas, rollers, bee-eater, hoopoes, drongos, warblers, kingfishers,
woodpeckers, finches, orioles, owls, and fly catchers.
However, if one animal species were to represent Kanha,
it would probably be the barasingha, or the swamp deer. The barasinghas at Kanha
are unique, being the hard ground variety, which populate the large open tracts
of grass amidst the forests of teak and bamboo. Twenty years ago, the
barasingha was faced with extinction but some desperate measures including the
fencing-off of some animals helped save them and again the air in Kanha bugle
with their rutting calls.
The open meadows during the cold winter months are
usually teeming with barasinghas and there is plenty of tiger activity around
the fringes. A female with two small cubs would circle around at least two or
three times during the day and the swamp deer would go berserk, their husky
alarm calls ringing through the jungle. Far from being the cunning, smart
aleck, portrayed in Disney's adaptation of the Jungle Book, the real "Sher
Khan" is true blue-blooded royalty.
There is a museum at Kanha depicting attributes and
activities of the park and tribal culture. It is closed every Wednesday.
BEST
TIME TO VISIT
The climate of this region is tropical. Summers are hot
and humid with a maximum and minimum temperature of 40.6°C and 23.9°C. Winters
are pleasant with an average maximum and minimum temperature of 23.9°C and
11.1°C, respectively. The annual average rainfall is 152 cm. The park is closed
from July to mid-October during monsoon.
PLACES
AROUND KANHA
Near Kanha National Park is Bamni Dadar visited by every
tourist who comes to the national park. This place is also known as the sunset
point. The Kanha National Park is at it scenic best at this point. The sunset
from this spot is mesmerizing. The eminent natural splendor of the park comes
to the fore here. The grazing sambhar, barking deer, gaurs, and other animals
make the ambience magical.
Kanha MuseumThere is a museum at Kanha national park,
depicting attributes and activities of
thepark and the tribal culture of the state of Madhya Pradesh.
How
to Get there
Air
Nagpur at 266-kms is the nearest Airport to visit Kanha
National Park and is connected by various domestic airline services with
Mumbai.
Rail
Jabalpur at 169-kms is the convenient rail head to visit
Kanha.
Road
Kanha National Park is connected by road with Jabalpur
175-kms, Khajuraho 445-kms, Nagpur 266-kms, Mukki 25-kms, Raipur 219-kms.
Within the park: Koshi - Kanha (9-kms), Kishi - Katia (4-kms), Kishi - Mukki
(32-kms). There are regular to and fro bus service available from Jabalpur to
Kanha.
PLACES
TO STAY
- ROYAL TIGER RESORT
02 Nights/03 Days Package
Cost on Request
Cost
Includes:
1.Accommodation in Deluxe Rooms.
2. 04 Jungle Gypsy Safaris with the services of the
naturalist.
3. All meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
4. Morning and evening tea with cookies.
5. Park entrances and all applicable taxes.
Facilities:
v It offers
sixteen excellent rooms built to very comfortable standards and takes pride in
being the only Fully air-conditioned
property offering accommodation in form of independent cottages.
v The cottages
are arranged in clusters of two or four to accommodate guests traveling in
larger or smaller groups.
v Large windows
provide ample natural light in each room and an unobstructed view of the forest
around.
v The resort
has a kitchen equipped with all modern gadgets including Tandoor for mouth
watering bar-be-cues and serves multicuisine food including Indian,
contentinental & Chinese.
v The rooftop
“machaan” is an ideal setting for guests to enjoy the spectacular view of the
surrounding forest while having a drink.
- WILD CHALET RESORT
02 Nights/03 Days Package
Cost on Request
Cost
Includes:
1.Accommodation in Deluxe Rooms.
2. 04 Jungle Gypsy Safaris with the services of the
naturalist.
3. All meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
4. Morning and evening tea with cookies.
5. Park entrances and all applicable taxes.
Facilities:
v All rooms self
contained with all modern amenities
v Restaurant
offering Indian , Continental and Chinese cuisine ,Bar
v Wildlife
movies and audiovisuals
v Tiger Shows /
Rides on Elephant Back (subject to availability)
v Sizzling
Barbecues around bonfires, Tribal dances, and Nature trails.
v Bird watching
walks, Boating, Fishing ,Swimming ,Bullock cart rides
v Visits to
Manegaon Tribal Village ,Visit to picturesque spot on the River - Bokardhara
v Perched on
the banks of the Banjar River , Wild Chalet is the ideal gateway to Kanha
National Park
- KRISHNA JUNGLE RESORT
Facilities:
v 18 elegant
cottages with air-conditioning and heating arrangements to cater to vagaries of
extreme climate.
v Large, airy
and well furnished with an independent porch for evening chats.
v All rooms
have attached modern bathrooms with 24-hrs hot and cold water supply.
v ‘Banjar’a
multi-cuisine restaurant named after the famous Kanha river.
v Evening
bonfire till dinner.
- TULI TIGER RESORT
02 Nights/03 Days Package
Cost on Request
Cost
Includes:
1.Accommodation in Deluxe Rooms.
2. 04 Jungle Gypsy Safaris with the services of the
naturalist.
3. All meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
4. Morning and evening tea with cookies.
5. Park entrances and all applicable taxes.
Facilities:
v Traditional
Restaurant serving Continental and Indian Cuisines for the satisfaction of your
taste buds.
v An Open Air
Barbeque adds to the jungle atmosphere "Tribal dance at night".
v Slid Show, Film Show, Movies, Symposium,
lectures & details on wildlife being regularly shown regularly.
v In addition
to the natural lake a swimming pool with modern filtration plant is also in the
resort at your disposal.
v Pool Tables
are provided for those who are inclined to stay indoors and still have
challenges.
v An Open Air
Barbeque adds to the jungle atmosphere of the Resort. For those who want to get
away on their own and enjoy the peace and quiet of the jungle, we have the
complete fishing equipment and cool spots identified for doing just that......
v 24 hours room
service with same day laundry & dry cleaning.
v All major
Credit Cards are accepted.
v STD, Fax and
Conference facility is available.
v All rooms are
equipped with telephones.
- DYNA RESORT
02 Nights/03 Days Package
Cost on Request
Cost
Includes:
1.Accommodation in Deluxe Rooms.
2. 04 Jungle Gypsy Safaris with the services of the
naturalist.
3. All meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
4. Morning and evening tea with cookies.
5. Park entrances and all applicable taxes.
Facilities:
v STD
facilities : Available
v Shop :
Grocery stores, Handicrafts & Photographs.
v Cleaning
Services : How frequent:
v Linen Change
once in two days.
v Room cleaning
is done once in a day.
v Laundry
Services
v Multi cuisine
Restaurant ,Coffee shop
v Doctor On
call
v
Conference Available &
Car/bike rental
- MOGLI RESORT
02 Nights/03 Days Package
Cost on Request
Cost
Includes:
1.Accommodation in Deluxe Rooms.
2. 04 Jungle Gypsy Safaris with the services of the
naturalist.
3. All meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
4. Morning and evening tea with cookies.
5. Park entrances and all applicable taxes.
Facilities:
v The resort
has 20 elegant rooms designed to provide unobstructed view of the jungle
around.
v All rooms
have attached modern bathrooms with 24 hours hot & cold water supply.
v Evening
sittings on independent porches gives opportunity for seeing the beautifully
lit sky with stars.
v The
restaurant with trained chefs ensure high standards of taste & hygiene.
v The resort
encompasses a nice clean swimming pool for use of guest during day-break from
Jungle Safari.
- HAIWATHA RESORT
Facilities:
v Each of 12
Cottages envelops guest with comfort and style, with large airy rooms with wall
to wall carpets.
v Cottages are
decorated in Red Indian and jungle way of life with full modern amenities.
v Attached
toilets running hot cold water.
v 24 houres
room service.
v All rooms are
wel connected with intercom facility.
v The Bell-
Pepper –the restaurant serves Indian signature dishes and authentic Chinese
food.
- TIGER LAND RESORT
Facilities:
v Luxurious
Rooms, fully carpeted and with all modern facilities.
v Multi-Cuisine
restaurant with trained chefs to ensure high standards of taste and hygiene.
v Exciting
wildlife safaris with experienced guides.
v Situated in
Maidan surrounded by lush Kanha forest, it offers break taking views in the day
and magical moonlight nights.
- BAGHIRA LOG HUTS, KISILI
02 Nights/03 Days Package
Cost on Request
Cost
Includes:
1.Accommodation in Deluxe Rooms.
2. 04 Jungle Gypsy Safaris with the services of the
naturalist.
3. All meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
4. Morning and evening tea with cookies
5. Park entrances and all applicable taxes.
Facilities:
v 16 non air- conditioned rooms.
v Attached
Bathrooms.
- TALL TIGER RETREAT
02 Nights/03 Days Package
Cost on Request
Cost
Includes:
1.Accommodation in Deluxe Rooms.
2. 04 Jungle Gypsy Safaris with the services of the
naturalist.
3. All meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
4. Morning and evening tea with cookies.
5. Park entrances and all applicable taxes
Facilities:
v A/C & Non A/C Rooms.
v 24 hours
rooms service.
v Hot and cold
water.
v Laundry
service.
v T.V with
Satellite entertainment.
v Intercom
facility.
Doctor on call.
- SHRI MAHESHWAR RESORT
02 Nights/03 Days Package
Cost on Request
Cost
Includes:
1.Accommodation in Deluxe Rooms.
2. 04 Jungle Gypsy Safaris with the services of the
naturalist.
3. All meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
4. Morning and evening tea with cookies.
5. Park entrances and all applicable taxes.
Facilities:
v Pool Table,
Gymnassium, Badminton Court,Tasteful interiors.
v Attached
modern bathrooms
v 24 hours Hot
& cold water,Laundry service,Intercom facility.
v Sattellite TV
Channels,Free Bunkers accommodation for children below 8years.
v Children Play
field,Choicest Indian & Continenetal dishes,Room Service.
v Solar
heating and solar lightings used
abundantly.
v Eco-friendly
standby power arrangements.
v Internet
E-Mail access,Taxi services.
For Reservations Queries and Further Informations Feel Free To Contact:
KALYANI TOURS
2, bhrampol marg o/s chandpol,
Udaipur (Raj.)
Mail :-
info@packagetoursindia.com
Web :- www.packagetoursindia.com
Ph :- +91-99506-53007;
+91-94687-03876
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