Kanha National Park
The park that inspired the famous novelist Rudyard Kipling is located just 207 km near to Pench. It is spread over 2051.791 sq.km of area and is the largest national park in central India. It is beautifully adorned with more than 200 flowering trees.
Kanha is ruled by the Bengal tiger Munna (T-17) who has a 'CAT' mark on his forehead.
There are 22 mammal species, 1300 plus bird species, 26 reptile species, and 115 varieties of butterflies in Kanha tiger reserve. They can be spotted in any of 8 safari zones.
Kanha national park offers the tour on an open Jeep, canter, and elephant. Elephant safari is the famous one.
There are 22 mammal species, 1300 plus bird species, 26 reptile species, and 115 varieties of butterflies in Kanha tiger reserve. They can be spotted in any of 8 safari zones.
Kanha national park offers the tour on an open Jeep, canter, and elephant. Elephant safari is the famous one.
Pench National Park
Pench National Park is a picturesque and verdant place nestled in the lower southern section of the Satpura Hills, showing nature's splendor at its best. It is named after the Pench River, which runs through the park from north to south.
Pench National Park is located in two states which are Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. It is spread over the districts of Chhindwara and Seoni and covers an area of 741.22 square kilometers. It has a core area of 257.26 square kilometers and a buffer area of 483.96 square kilometers.
The park's forest belt also stretches to Balaghat in the east and Nagpur in the south. The park's beautiful splendor has piqued the interest of naturalists such as Rudyard Kipling and Captain J. Forsyth.
The park is home to 39 different mammal species, 13 different reptile species, 3 different amphibians, and over 210 different bird species, including some migratory bird species.
Pench was the home of legendary Tigress Collerwali. Other major wildlife that leaves here is Leopard, Indian Wild Dog, Bison, Sambhar, Rock Python, Banded Kukri, Peafowl, and Rufous Treepie.
The park's forest belt also stretches to Balaghat in the east and Nagpur in the south. The park's beautiful splendor has piqued the interest of naturalists such as Rudyard Kipling and Captain J. Forsyth.
The park is home to 39 different mammal species, 13 different reptile species, 3 different amphibians, and over 210 different bird species, including some migratory bird species.
Pench was the home of legendary Tigress Collerwali. Other major wildlife that leaves here is Leopard, Indian Wild Dog, Bison, Sambhar, Rock Python, Banded Kukri, Peafowl, and Rufous Treepie.
Bandhavgarh National Park
Nestled amidst the Vindhya Hills of Madhya Pradesh, Bandhavgarh National Park boasts a rich tapestry of nature and history. Declared a national park in 1968, Bandhavgarh is renowned for its staggering density of Bengal tigers, making it a haven for wildlife enthusiasts.
This park, spanning 105 square kilometers in its core area, is a treasure trove of biodiversity. Beyond majestic tigers, Bandhavgarh shelters a significant population of leopards, various deer species, and a plethora of birds.
Interestingly, the park is believed to be the origin of the legendary white tiger, with Maharaja Martand Singh of Rewa capturing the first recorded specimen here in 1951. Adding to its charm, Bandhavgarh boasts historical significance, with ancient forts like the Bandhavgarh Fort standing as testaments to a bygone era.