Panna Wildlife Park

Just 57 km from the erotic temples of Khajuraho, Panna National Park is one of the leading wildlife sanctuary located in the Vindhyan Range in the north-central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Spreading over an area of 540 km, Panna wildlife park also tiger reserve is world-wide known for harboring tiger cats. Panna national park in fact make a bridge between the wildlife population of north East and South East running along the Vindhyan ranges.

Wildlife Species in Panna Wildlife Park
The major vegetation in Panna national park is dominated by dry deciduous forest inter spread with grassland areas. Other floral species in the park include tectona grandis, diospyros melanoxylon, madhuca indica, buchnania latifolia, anogeissus latifolia, anogeissus pendula, lannea coromandelica, bosswelia serrata etc. Dry hot climate and shallow Vindhyan soils has causes the rise to dry Teak and dry mixed forest.

Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) are the main attraction of Panna wildlife park which are presents in large number. Other animals found in the park are jungle cat, leopard, hyena, wild dog, wolf, sloth bear, sambhar, chital, Caracal, nilgai, chinkara, chausinga, porcupine, jungle cat, rusty spotted cat, hare, ratel, tree shrew, Indian deers, Nilgai etc.

Dense forest and the ken river passing through the park have attracted 200 known bird species reside in the park. They include both migratory birds and native ones. Some important birds in the park include honey buzzard, white necked stork, bar-headed goose, King vulture, blossom-headed Parakeet, slaty-headed Scimitar babbler, Paradise flycatcher etc. Long snouted crocodile (gharial), Marsh Crocodile (maggar) and a large variety of snakes including pythons are popular reptiles in the park.
What else to see and do?

• Night safari is one of great adventure activity the park. It is a kind of exploring the fauna wealth of the park in the moonless nights and recognizing them by their twinkles of eyes.
• Elephant safari, Boat safari and Jeep safari are the more impressive way to enjoy great flora and fauna in the park. Ask your tour operator to manage these safari for you.
• Raigarh Palace on the valley is a wonderful place to visit. It offers a panoramic views of around and bright architecture work.
• Panna is internationally known for diamond mining industry. Make a trip to these industries watching the manufacturing of this precious stone.

Travel (Air/Rail/Road) Information
If you want to reach Panna National Park by air, Khajuraho is the nearest airport and offers domestic air services from/ to New Delhi and Varanasi. Satna 90 km is the nearest railway station and offers regular trains to all major cities of India and cities within the state. Panna is connected to Khajuraho and many other places in the state by an extensive road net work.
Wildlife Lodges/Resorts in Panna Wildlife Park
There are numerous wildlife resorts and hotels located in and around the park. All of them offer all modern comforts but in eco-friendly setting. Tent and cottages of deluxe category are provided in the forest with find dining and contemporary comforts and facilities.

• Ken River lodge (Tent)
• Inspection Hut (Cottages)
• Jungle Lodge
• Lawania Jungle Resort