Kanha National Park Travel Guide

Forests and Wildlife of Central India

About

Kanha is one of India’s most famous national parks, known for broad meadows, sal forests and rich wildlife. The reserve supports tigers, leopards, deer, gaur and the hard-ground barasingha.

Highlights

Tiger Habitat

Explore extensive forest landscapes supporting Bengal tigers.

Barasingha

Learn about conservation of the rare hard-ground swamp deer.

Grassland Meadows

Experience open habitats surrounded by sal forest.

Wildlife Safaris

Travel through authorised tourism zones with trained guides.

Birdlife

Observe a wide range of forest and grassland birds.

Central Indian Forest

Experience one of the country’s classic wildlife landscapes.

Things to Do

Take a Jeep Safari

Explore the reserve in the early morning or afternoon.

Look for Tigers and Barasingha

Observe wildlife while learning about habitat conservation.

Go Birdwatching

Discover species across forest and meadow habitats.

Photograph Wildlife

Capture animals and changing forest landscapes.

Learn About Park Ecology

Understand the relationship between forests, grasslands and wildlife.

Enjoy the Forest Atmosphere

Experience the quieter natural setting around the reserve.