Kanha National Park

城市概覽

Many wildlife species are present in Kanha National Park. These wildlife species create the core of the Kanha national park, Kanha Kisli National Park which was taken under Project Tiger Reserve in 1974. This park is the only habitat for rare hard ground Barasingha in India. This 'Tiger Country' is the ideal home for both predator and prey. The romance of the Kanha National Park has not reduced over time: it is still as beautiful as described by Rudyard Kipling in The Jungle Book. Kanha National Park and Tiger Reserve extends over an area of over 1,940 km² of which 940 km² is designated core area and the rest buffer. The major feature of this region's interesting topography is the horseshoe-shaped 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. Kanha National Park offers home to rare hard ground barasingha. Kanha's sal and bamboo forests and rolling grasslands, are by far the most striking features of this region where sighting Swamp deer, Sambhar, Chital, Gaur and other denizens of jungle is common.

History The park was created in 1955 by a special law and, since then, it has dedicated itself in preserving a variety of animal species. It was declared a tiger reserve in 1974 and since then has been under constant vigilance and conservation activities are being followed diligently.

Landscape

Flora Shorea robusta, Lagerstroemia parviflora, Terminalia tomentosa, Dendrocalamus strictus

Fauna Chital Cervus axis, sambar Cervus unicolor, barasingha Cervus duvauceli branderi, barking deer Muntiacus muntjak, chausingha Tetracerus quadricornis, gaur Bos gaurus, langur Presbytis entellus, wild pig Sus scrofa, jackal Canis aureus, sloth bear Melursus ursinus, wild dog Cuon alpinus, panther Panthera pardus, tiger Panthera tigris. The main wildlife attractions in the reserve are Tiger, Gaur, Sambhar, Chital, Barasingha, Barking deer, Sloth be

如何抵達

Jabalpur has the nearest airport and railway head, about 3 hours away. Mandla is the nearest city. Khatia (3 km from Kisli) and Mukki are the two main entry points to the Kanha National Park. Kisli is 165 km south from Jabalpur via Chiraidongri, and Mukki is 203 km via Motinala and Garhi. For travellers from Bilaspur (182 km), Raipur (190 km) and Balaghat (83 km), Mukki on State Highway No. 26 is more convenient. From Nagpur, Kisli is 259 km via Nainpur and Chiraidongri, and Mukki is 250 km via Balaghat. With flight connectivity from Mumbai and Delhi it has become a very good option for travellers to come via Jabalpur.

當地交通

The best way of taking a safari in the park is in open Gypsy which are available and can be booked on reaching or directly through www.mponline.gov.in a government website. Present booking charges for safaris are ₹1230 per safari. Rates for morning and evening rides are between ₹1500 to ₹2500 and ₹1000 to ₹1700 respectively. If you are reaching in the main tourist season or the weekend/holidays it's better to book your Gypsy and pay your entry fees in advance or else you may just watch people going in yourself sitting at your resort.

Zones Kanha national parks tourism area is divided into 4 zones - Kanha, Kisli, Sarai and Mukki with Kanha zone being the premium zone. Although all the zones are equally good as far as bio diversity is concerned but tigers in Kanha and Kisli zones are more accustomed to Gypsy and human traffic and so much easily sighted. To check the tourism maps of Kanha National Park see: Kanha National Park Tourism Zone maps

必看景點

Bamni Dadar is well known as the sunset point. It is famous among the tourists coming to visit Kanha National Park. Almost every tourist who comes to visit Kanha Sanctuary also visits sunset point. Sunset is the best time to capture the scenic beauty of Kanha National Park in the camera. Animals like Sambar, Barking Deer, Gaur and the Four Horned Antelope can be easily seen here. Kanha Museum: Kanha Museum is located inside the park and is amazing place to visit. This is the best place to get information about the topography and different interesting aspects about the park. Medicinal Plantation: Medicinal Plantation Conservation Area (MPCA) is located at village Boda Chhapri 2 km from village Mocha and worth a visit. But do remember to ask for a naturalist with good knowledge of plants and do not go on your own as this place is well inside dense forest. Best is to contact the local forest officers for permission and guide.

體驗活動

Kanha tourism is divided in 4 zones Kanha, Kisli, Sarhi and Mukki with Kanha zone being the premium zone. It is good if you take morning safari to Kanha zone and evening to Kisli or Sarhi zones. [1]

Elephant Safari: This is one of the best ways to give a closer view to the animals of Kanha national park. Tourists can enjoy the amazing sightseeing as well as enjoy the wild animals in their natural habitat. Jungle walk (Nature trails): One of the best way to explore and understand the local bio diversity is on foot. Forest department has made jungle trails near Khatia entrance gate and Village Chhapri. To go on trail contact your accommodation provider or at the entrance gate. Nature trail at village chhapri is highly recommended for bird watchers.

購物

There are a lot of options for buying stuff as Kanha is a highly commercialized forest.There are a huge number of stores available. You can try buying local handicrafts and t-shirts or key chains and woodworks. You can even buy stuff from the stores. most items are overpriced so use your sense and negotiate.

飲品與夜生活

Popular brands of liquor are available at the wine shop at Mocha.

住宿

1 Kanha Village Eco Resort (Kanha Village), Near Kanha NP, Village Boda Chhapri, Mandla (2 km from Mocha Bus Stand), ☏ +91 99778 53263 (mobile), [email protected]. Check-in: 1PM, check-out: noon. An eco-friendly wildlife resort with construction from locally available biodegradable material like clay, straw, etc. Bath area areas cement and RCC construction. Cottages have family pool, Air conditioners, mini-refrigerator, writing table, and sitting area. Adjacent to a pond and dense forest so if lucky possibilities of viewing wildlife from resort is always there. Resort got "Best Eco Tourism Initiative Award 2010". They assert that they are the only place in Kanha which is following responsible and sustainable tiger tourism rules. US$120. Kipling Camp, Village Mocha (District Mandla), [email protected]. Check-in: noon, check-out: noon. Kipling Camp was one of the first private wildlife resorts in India and is set in acres of unspoilt jungle and a lake. Kipling is also the home of Tara, the much-loved elephant who starred in Mark Shand’s best-selling book “Travels on my Elephant”. Tara loves to be bathed and scrubbed in the Banjar River, a great experience for many guests. The Krishna Jungle Resort, Village Mocha (District Mandla), ☏ +91 76140 04023 (mobile). Check-in: noon, check-out: noon. US$150 per person on Jungle