Panna National Park

Panna National Park is a wild place that is located in the Panna and Chhatarpur districts of Madhya Pradesh, India. This park covers a huge area of approximately 542.67 square km. It was established back in 1981 and at the same time, it was given the status of a National Park. This park has a lot of flora and fauna species with tigers, leopards, sloth bears, Indian wolves, wild dogs, hyenas, and several species of deer. Not only animals, this park is home to 200 species of bird species which makes it a prime destination for bird watchers.

Like other parks, you can enjoy thrilling gypsy safari rides here. Furthermore, you can go on nature trails with guides and see amazing viewpoints that offer stunning views of beautiful natural surroundings. During your walk through the deciduous forest, you might spot Sloth Bears, Pangolins, Indian Wolf, Four-Horned Antelope, Leopard, Rusty Spotted Cats, Gharial, Chousingha, Indian Fox, Porcupines, and many more.

Panna National Park Madhya Pradesh is also a part of the Panna Biosphere Reserve, which is famous for its unique and fragile ecosystems. It has also been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Panna National Park’s Journey

Panna National Park is a famous tourist place that is located near the Vindhyan Ranges in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. This place is famous for its wild species with various plants. The history of Panna National Park is an interesting one, this area was declared a national park back in the year 1981 and it covers a large wild area of 542.67 square km. This park has a diverse ecosystem with dense forest areas and big grasslands and also the Ken River that flows through it.

In the year 1994, this park was declared a Project Tiger Reserve by the Government of India and it was the twenty-second Tiger Reserve in India and the fifth in Madhya Pradesh. Then in 2009, there was a decline in the tiger population because of poaching but after that, because of a subsequent recovery programme, there was a growth of 80 tigers in the park. In 2011, it was declared as a biosphere reserve.

Other than tigers, this Panna National Park is also home to other wildlife species such as leopards, sloth bears, sambar deer, chital, and various bird species. Tourists can enjoy various activities at this park, including gypsy safaris, nature walks, etc, which will give a chance to spot wild animals and other flora and fauna species of this huge area. These activities can be booked online through the Panna National Park Booking website.

Panna National Park Madhya Pradesh is a cool place with lots of plants and animals. The flora, which means plants, includes big trees like teak and bamboo. The area is dominated by Dry Deciduous forest with huge grassland areas. Panna National Park is covered with beautiful climbers and nice-looking shrubs. It has various tree species like Tectona grandis, Diospyros melanoxylon, Madhuca indica, Buchanania latifolia, Anogeissus latifolia, Anogeissus pendula, Lannea coromandelica, Bosswelia serrata, etc. This park is also home to various pretty flowering plants like the flame of the forest, Lantana camera, Grewia sp, Nyctanthes arbor tristis, Ixora sp., Ziziphus mauritiana, and also shrubs like Zyziphus oenoplea, etc.

Because of this wide variety of flora, this park is home to many types of animals and 200 species of birds. The fauna of Panna includes animals like tigers, leopards, wild dogs, sloth bears, wolves, hyenas, and others roaming freely in their natural habitat. The wooden areas of the park are filled with prey animals such as sambar, chital, chowsingha, nilgai, and chinkara in the grassland area. 200 species of birds include white necked stork, bar-headed goose, honey Buzzard, King Vulture, Blossom-headed Parakeet, Paradise flycatcher, Scimitar-babblers, and many more. There are also reptiles in this park like snakes, and crocodiles chilling near the water.

• Panna National Park Madhya Pradesh is just at a distance of 25 km from Khajuraho so you just have to drive for half an hour.

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• Here the sightings of ferocious tigers are based on luck.

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• Spotting animals like Cheetal, Sambar, Nilgai, Chinkara, Chowsingha, Langoor, Wild boar, and Jackals quite often in this wild area and you can see them by making a Panna National Park booking.

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• The Ken River that flows through the scenic landscape of Panna National Park has some really beautiful gorges and falls.

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• The forest area of Panna is a dry deciduous type and it remains lush green during the monsoon time. But, during the summer, it turns dry - this shows the dramatic change of nature.

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• During the safari, people can also spot the Gondwana period relics. They have been scattered all over the forest since the rule of the tribal people of Central India.

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• This area attracts a lot of tourists, to be correct, around 20,000 wildlife lovers visit Panna every year. They mostly book a safari for the core zones of the park.

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• Around 35,000 people visit this area just to spend their time at the famous Pandav Falls.

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• Along with tigers, this park is home to around 8 species of vultures. Furthermore, you might also spot crocodiles in the Ken River during the safari.

• Early mornings and late afternoons are the best times for visiting this wild area as you can enjoy better sightings.

• Do not try to disturb or tease animals. You should respect animals and their habitats.

• Small groups are ideal for going on thrilling rides. It is necessary to go inside the park with guides.

• Carry drinking water

• Do not carry any firearms.

• Drive slowly inside this wild area. You can drive at the speed of (20 km/hr).

• Smoking or lighting of fire here is not allowed as it can cause forest fire.

• Do not get out of the safari at any area inside the park. You can only get off when a guide tells you to do so.

• Just avoid using perfumes and scented oils as these might attract honey bees or insects in this area. They can harm you or make your skin itchy.

• Tourists can ask their guides about the flora, fauna, conservation of this park, etc. Doing this can help you to make your safari experience better.

• Park Management has the right to close the Reserve at any time for management objectives.

• Usage of radio and tape recorders is not allowed in this area. It should be better left behind at your homes.

• Use the designated dustbins for throwing waste. Tourists are not allowed to carry plastics and other non-degradable materials.

• You can enjoy listening to the chirping sounds of birds at this park.