Panna National Park is home to five species of wild cat, including the King of the Jungle, the Bengal tiger. Winters are the best time to visit this sanctuary. However, if you want to see wildlife in action, visit this park in early summer when animals roam out in search of water. The wooded areas are a wildlife photographer’s paradise and are often dotted with mammals such as the Sambar and Chital. Flowing from the south to the north through the reserve is the River Ken. These forests, along with Ken Gharial Sanctuary, form a significant part of the catchment area of this river. The path of the meandering Ken offers some spectacular scenery.
Panna National Park
Apart from the tiger, it is home to other animals like the leopard, nilgai, chinkara, chousingha, chital, rusty– spotted cat, porcupine, and sambhar. Furthermore, gharials (long–snouted crocodiles) and muggars (marsh crocodiles) can be found in River Ken.
Facts & Figures
| Getting There | |
|---|---|
| Nearest Airport | Jabalpur | 215 Kms – 5 Hours |
| Major Cities | Jabalpur (215 Kms) | Khajuraho (30 Kms) | Kanpur (240 Kms) |
| Railway Station | Khajuraho (30 Kms – 45 Minutes) |
| Weather | ||
|---|---|---|
| Months | Season | Temperature |
| October – November | Winter | Minimum : 18-20 Degrees | Maximum : 30-35 Degrees |
| December – January | Winter | Minimum : 5-10 Degrees | Maximum : 18-25 Degrees |
| February – March | Winter | Minimum : 18-20 Degrees | Maximum : 30-35 Degrees |
| April – June | Summer | Minimum : 25-30 Degrees | Maximum : 40-45 Degrees |
| July – September | Monsoon | Minimum : 20-25 Degrees | Maximum 30-35 Degrees |
Activities & Excursions
Jeep Safari
Pandav Falls & Caves
Ken Gharial Sanctuary
PREFERRED HOTELS
Taj Pashan Garh
Located adjacent to the Panna National Park, it has been conceived as an eclectic jungle lodge, showing off the raw sandstone architecture of the area while retaining the “camp` like the feeling of a tiger safari.
Pashan Garh is a cluster of 12 stone cottages huddled atop a small hill, with a sweeping view of dense foliage. The large and airy guest areas boast open courtyards and a stone deck overlooking the expanse of the forest down a gentle slope. A lookout tower offers a perfect perch for bird watching by day and stargazing after sundown. A swimming pool under shady trees invites guests for a refreshing dip.
Ken River Lodge
Spread over the mixed jungle on an undulating terrain with the river gently lapping at its sides, Ken River Lodge offers an unparalleled rendezvous with nature.
The lodge houses eight village-style air-conditioned huts with attached modern bathrooms, a dressing room and sit-out.
The huts are spread out in a mixed jungle in undulating terrain, giving a jungle experience which few in the country can parallel. The lodge also boasts a Machaan, where the meals are served. The machan, popularly known as the Tree House, overlooks the Ken River and offers fresh home–cooked meals.
