Panna National Park - Madhya Pradesh - पन्ना राष्ट्रीय उद्यान
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About Panna National Park
Panna National Park situated in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh at a distance of around 57 km from Khajuraho. The region, which is famous for its diamonds, is also home to some of the best wildlife species in India and is one of the better Tiger Reserves in the country. Panna National Park is known worldwide for its wild cats, including tigers as well as deer and antelope.Due to its closeness to one of the best-known Indian tourist attraction in India, Khajuraho, the park has the potential of becoming a major tourist attraction. Situated in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh at a distance of around 57 km from Khajuraho is the Panna National Park. The region, which is famous for its diamonds, is also home to some of the best wildlife species in India and is one of the better Tiger Reserves in the country. The park is known worldwide for its wild cats, including tigers as well as deer and antelope. Due to its closeness to one of the best-known Indian tourist attraction in India, Khajuraho, the park has the potential of becoming a major tourist attraction.
Spread over an area of 543sq.km in the districts of Panna and Chhatarpur, this park was established in 1981. The nearest town from the park is Panna 20 km away and the rail head is at Satna which is at a distance of 95 km. The nearest airport is Khajuraho 20 km away.
The forests of the park are tropical dry deciduous. The fauna found are leopard, panther, tiger, chinkara, sloth bear, wolf, wild pig, nilgai, gharial ,mugger, crocodile, and peafowl.The best month for visiting the park are November to April.
How to Reach
Access
Access to the park is from the village of Madla, 22 km from Khajuraho.Accommodation
Wildlife Resorts or Hotels in Panna National Park Tree houses and tourist lodges are available in the vicinity of the Panna National Park to accommodate the visitors.Ken River Lodge
Ken River Lodge is 2 km from the Panna National Park. Swiss cottage tents with attached toilets and showers give you all the modern amenities along with the thrill of staying in a tent. There are 10 tents. Jungle visits are organized in the morning and evening by boats and jeeps. Pugdundee treks can also be organized for the keen birders.Since Panna National park is located in close proximity to the world famous heritage site - Khajuraho, it is best to stay at a hotel here. There are many hotels/ chains, including 5 star properties operating in Khajuraho, we suggest the hotel Jass Trident :
Jass Trident Hotel / Khajuraho
A Government approved five-star hotel, Jass Oberoi is located 2 km from the airport, 170 km from Jhansi railway station and 110 km from Satna railway station.Wildlife Resorts in Panna National Park: Ken River Lodge, Panna Lawania Jungle Resort
General Information
Location : 32 km from KhajurahoBest Season for Panna National Park Tour: The Panna National Park is open year-round, but the best time to visit is in the cooler months; in summer the heat can take on furnace-like proportions.
 Photo by : Mozzee in flickr |
 Photo by : Mozzee in flickr |
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 Photo by : HAKANU in flickr |
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 Photo by : drssengupta in webshots |
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 Photo by : drssengupta in webshots |
 Photo by : drssengupta in webshots |
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