Kanha National Park, which forms the core of the Kanha Tiger Reserve created in 1974 under Project Tiger, is a beautiful land that is home to large number of varieties of flora and fauna in the beautiful forests. Occupying an area of 940 sq km, Kanha National Park, which inspired Rudyard Kipling’s Jungle Book and its memorable characters Mowgli and Baghheera is a wildlife enthusiast’s delight.

A great holiday destination, away from the hectic pressures of city life, Kanha National Park is a beautiful place to unwind with nature by your side and indeed a wonderful experience in itself. Barasingha, or the swamp deer, is the signature animal of Kanha National Park.

Places to See

Wildlife in the Park
In Kanha National Park there is a rich diversity of vertebrates. The confines of the park support several species of tiger, gaur, bison, sambhar, chital, barking deer, black buck, black deer, chousingha, nilgai, sloth bear, mouse deer, jackal fox, hyena, porcupine, jungle cat, pea fowl, hare, python, monkey, tiger, mongoose and leopard. There are several rare, endemic and endangered species of mammals.

Birds species in the Park
Kanha National Park is haven for birds. Some of the birds found in the Kanha National Park are storks, pintails, teals, pond herons, peacock, egrets, pea fowl, spur fowl, partridges, jungle fowl, quails, spotted parakeets, green pigeons, ring doves, rock pigeons, papihas, rollers, cuckoos, bee-eater, drongos, warblers, hoopoes, kingfishers, woodpeckers, orioles, finches, owls and fly catchers.