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Panna Tiger Reserve
About:
Panna National Park is a national park located in Panna and Chhatarpur districts of Madhya Pradesh in India. It has an area of about 543 square miles (1,406 km). The terrain in Panna National Park is undulating and heavily forested with many streams and waterfalls. Among the animals found here are the chital, the chinkara, the sambhar and the sloth bear. It is also a tiger reserve. The park is home to more than 200 species of birds including the Bar-headed Goose, the Honey Buzzard, the King Vulture and the Blossom-headed Parakeet. Panna was given the Award of Excellence in 2007 â the best maintained tourist friendly National Park of the country by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India.
Sanctuary :
Tiger Reserve
Area :
543 square km
Year Of Establishment :
1994-95
Address of the Official Incharge :
Panna Tiger Reserve, Panna Town, ,District Panna-488001, Madhya Pradesh
Phone No :
07732-252135(O) 252134(R)
Fax No :
07732-252895 252120
Email :
pannatr@sancharnet.in
Temperatures :
Min 5°C -Max 45°C
Nearest Town :
Panna, Khajuraho
Time to Visit :
January to May
Animal in Panna Tiger Reserve
Blackbuck, Sloth Bear, Leopard and the ubiquitous common Langur, Tiger, Leopard, striped Hyaena, Jackal, Jungle Cat, Chital, Sambar, Nilgai.
Resorts in Panna Tiger Reserve
Panna Tiger Resort
The Panna Tiger Resort has eight cottages & four tented accommodations. Each cottage has an attached western style toilet and a hot shower. The resort is located right next to river Ken. All rooms overlook the river and provide a breathtaking view of the river and the visiting birds. Sports fishing (Angling) is also permitted in the river. A 'Gol Ghar' dining hall that serves Indian, Continental and Chinese cuisine in buffet style. There is a stand-by generator for full power backup in case of electricity failure. Folk music and local performance can be arranged upon request for groups
Lawania Jungle Resort
Panna with many of its sightseeing places is one of the most sought after tourist destinations in central India. Catering to the diverse accommodation needs of tourists, Lawania Jungle Resort is one of the favourite abode to travelers coming to explore Panna. The comfortable accommodation and wider possibilities of enjoying several Eco adventure are the best feature that the resort has to boast of.
Ken River Wildlife Resort
Ken River Lodge is an interesting blend of nature, adventure and relaxation. Surrounded by forests, this lodge is situated 2 km from Panna National Park and 27 km away from Khajuraho in the state of Madhya Pradesh. It provides its customers best of the both worlds, i.e. traditional hospitality along with all modern facilities. The forest surrounding Ken River Lodge is dry and deciduous, and is populated by Teak, Flame of the forest, Tendu, Indian Ebony and Mahua. This scenic countryside is home to numerous species of birds such as the spur fowl, treepie, Paradise fly catcher, babblers and parakeet.
Travel Information for Panna Tiger Reserve
General Information :
Most safaris into the park start from the Madla village. The entrance on the eastern side is from Hindouta, located at an approachable distance from the Panna diamond mines. Park charges Entry Fee : Rs. 40 (Indians) & Rs. 500 (foreigners, including morning and afternoon safaris), Jeep rental : Rs. 1500/half day, Camera : Rs. 40 (still) & Rs. 200 (video), Guide : Rs. 100/vehicle, Private vehicle entry : Rs. 150, Boat Ride : Rs. 150 (Indians, 1-5 pax) & Rs. 150/person (foreigners), Elephant safari : Rs. 100 (Indians) & Rs. 600 (foreigners), Night Safari : Rs. 1800/jeep (including entry fees). Park timings are 6:30 to 10:30 AM & 2:30 to 5:30 PM.
Location :
Chhatarpur.
Best Time To Visit :
November and April.
How to Reach Panna Tiger Reserve
By Air :
The nearest airport is Khajuraho. Jet Airways flies from Delhi (10:40) to Khajuraho via Varanasi. To reach Khajuraho from other major cities, fly to Varanasi and catch a connecting flight from there. Indian Airlines flies Delhi-Varanasi daily at 11:40 and Mumbai-Varanasi daily at 8:00.
By Rail :
Satna, at a distance of around 90 km, is the nearest railway station. It is a major railway hub and is connected to many places in central and western India. Daily trains connecting Delhi to Satna include the Mahakoshal Exp. & NDLS Rewa Exp. while daily trains from Mumbai are Kamayani Exp, Mahanagari Exp. (00:10), Rajendra Ngr. Exp, Kolkata Mail, LTT RJPB Exp. & Gorakhpur Exp. Other important trains include Sanghamitra Exp. & Varanasi Exp.
By Road :
The nearest bus stand is Panna connected to Khajuraho and many other places in Madhya Pradesh by a good road network. Madla, at a distance of around 24 km south west of Khajuraho, is a good transport centre. One can get buses and other road transport modes from here to the Panna National Park. To reach by road from Delhi, take the NH2 to Agra, NH3 to Gwalior, NH75 to Panna via Jhansi, Bamitha and Madla.
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