Fact File Area - 1,945 sq. km  Altitude - 600 to 900 m above sea level  Best Time to Visit -  April to June and November to January  STD Code - 07642 (Mandla)  Hotels in Kanha

Introduction The Kanha National park is one of the many fascinating natural destinations of Madhya Pradesh. It was registered as a national park in the year 1955 and dedicated to the preservation of endangered and rare species. The picturesque Park area, its innumerable wildlife and wonderful flora make it a favourite destination of the nature lovers. According to the records, the Kanha National Park is also the sole inspiration behind Rudyard Kipling/’s unforgettable classic The Jungle Book. The romance, as depicted in the book, can still be seen in the park here. The grassy meadows, thick greens, chirping of endless number of birds and grazing of the swamp deer, sambhar and chital will definitely make you forget the world outside.  Sightseeing Thinking of a national park naturally gives you the idea of what you can expect to see there. Your expectations will be overwhelmingly fulfilled by the exotic flora and fauna of the Kanha National Park. Housing an approximate of 22 species of mammals, 200 species of birds and a large number of reptiles along with the variety of grasses and orchids, Kanha National Park gives you the feeling of being on the lap of mother nature.  Excursions There are several excursion points that you can visit from Kanha. Most of the places are of historical importance. Some of them also make ideal base points to visit some of the popular tourist destinations of Madhya Pradesh. The city of Nagpur which is famous for its orange orchards makes an ideal day or weekend destination from Kanha. Moreover, you can also visit Jabalpur, a small city housing some of the important historical monuments and archaeological findings. Jabalpur is also famous for its highly revered Tilwara ghat where Mahatma.