Kanha National Park
How to reach the Kanha National ParkThe nearest airport is at Jabalpur some 175 Kms away. Cheap flights india connecting Delhi and Nagpur, land at Jabalpur. From here you can hire a tourist cab to take you to the park. The nearest big city is Mandla about 50 kms away and good roads connect Mandla with Kanha. You can also come to Kanha from Nagpur which is some 275 Kms away, and an overnight journey would be ideal with a halt at either Seoni or Nainpur.
How to travel within the Kanha National Park
You can travel within the park either by coach on the many package tours offered or if you want to go off the beaten track you can even hire a cab. Most of these cabs are the Tata Indica cars and some old sturdy ambassadors. You will need to take a guide with you to show you around and give you the background of each spot. The park is basically made up of flat grasslands called maidans and lush forests. The major attraction is the wildlife in addition to the topography.
What to see in Kanha National Park
The park has lush forests made of bamboo, sal. The major attraction is the Royal Bengal Tiger, but in addition there are a plethora or wildlife species that include the sloth bear, the barasingha ( a species of swamp deer) , the wild dog leopards, the gray langur, the wild boar, the sambhar, the chital (spotted deer), the Indian wolf among many other species of fauna are to be found here.
The Best Season to visit the Kanha National Park
Kanha can get quite hot and dry during the long Indian summer, so schedule your visit between November and March. Sometimes during December-January the weather can get quite chilly, so woolen clothes are recommended in December-January.
Where to stay in the Kanha National Park
There are many options to stay near Kanha. These include the the Kanha Jungle Lodge for the adventurous these are the best options. These are a few places where you can put up while at Kanha. In addition there are three star hotels at Jabalpur and a few decent ones at Mandla too. But staying near Kanha would give you a feel of the jungle ethos.
What to eat in the Kanha National Park
Most of the india hotels near Kanha have decent boarding facilities. Many provide continental breakfast and meals. They also arrange for decent packed picnic lunches that you can carry with you during the safaris.