Kanha National Park, Madhya Pradesh

Kanha National Park is situated 165km from Jabalpur, in the Mandla and Balaghat districts of Madhya Pradesh, India. This park is awarded with the distinction of Asia's Best National Park. This park is spread across 940 sq.km. The Kanha National Park came into being in 1955 and forms the core of the Kanha Tiger Reserve, created in 1974 under Project Tiger.

Kanha park is famous for tiger, leopard, hyena, wild buffalo, Indian wild dog. and more than 200 of the avian species. The only habitat for the rare hardground barasingah, Kanha has a thick vegetation of Sal and Bamboo forests. With its numerous streams and magnificent forest cover, every inch of Kanha has thrilling surprises in store for the nature and wildlife lover's.

To visit the Kanha National Park, the best season is February to June Month.

Pench National Park, Madhya Pradesh

Pench National Park in Madhya Pradesh, spread over a massive 292.85 sq.kms, nestling in the lower southern reaches of the Satpura Hills, has acquired the name owing to he river Pench, criss-crossing the land scape of hte national park from norhth to south. It is located on the southern boundary of Madhya Pradesh, touching Maharashtra, in the districts of Seoni and Chhindwara. It was declared a sanctuary in 1977 but raised to the status of National park in 1983. Later it was established as Tiger Reserve area in 1992.

One of the verdant parks of the country, is rich in Flora & Fauna some the rare avian species can be located. The pure stands of Teak and that of Sal are abundantly available, making the whole a verdant look. some of the big cats can be seen taking siesta near the water bodies, make the spectators spellbound. Commonly seen wildlife is chital, sambhar, nilgai, wild boar, and jackal. Other wild animals found are leopard, sloth bear, wild dog, porcupine, jungle cat, fox, striped hyena, gaur, chowsingha and barking deer.

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Bandhavgarh National Park, Madhya Pradesh

Bandhavgarh National Park : If you have somehow missed the Tiger at Kanha, you will definitely spot one at Bandhavgarh. Once known for its White Tigers, Bandhavgarh has the highest density of tiger population in India. With rocky cliffs and densely forested valley bottoms, Bandhavgarh is surrounded by the Vindhyachal mountain range. Spread over 448 sq. kms, one of the most amazing sights of the National Park is the Bandhavgarh Fort which sits sedately overlooking the entire forest. One can spot tigers, leopards, deer and some of the most rare species of birds here.

Panna National Park, Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh

Panna National Park spreads along the river Ken an area of about 543 square miles located in the Chhatarpur area of Madhya Pradesh in India. Its jungle harbours more than 200 species of wildlife. It’s a very near of distance of around 57 km from Khajuraho. The tiger can be glimpsed here along with other rare species such as the leopard, wolf and Gharial. Herds of Nilgai, Chinkara and Sambhar are a common sight too.

Alternating valleys and plateaus, grassy fields, steep gorges and escarpments, forms enchanting cascade, presenting a breathtaking view. A Gharial sanctuary along the river Ken near the spectacular Raneh Falls is an added attraction for tourists. The river attracts a number of avian species, some pretty and others good songsters.

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Konkan coast is dotted with such undiscovered treasures

The entire Konkan coast is dotted with such undiscovered treasures. Like the Jaigad fort, a stone’s throw away from Ganpatipule. The highlight of this fort is its lighthouse which does not have any electric supply.