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PANNA
NATIONAL
PARK
Situated
in a large dense forest belt forming the northern fringe of the natural Teak
forest, with an area of 553 sq. kms spreading along the banks of the River Ken
for a length of about 50 kms. The Panna National Park is only an hour's driver
from the famous temple city "KHAJURAHO".
The
river attracts a number of avian species, storks, pintails, pond
herons, egrets are among the water birds, whereas the peafowl,
jungle fowl, spurfowl, partridges and quails are the
common ground laying bird. Green pigeons and rock pigeons are also numerous.
Rollers, bee-eaters, drongos, warblers, kingfishers,
woodpeckers, finches, orioles and flycatchers are
represented by several species. Eagles and kites are the birds of prey, whereas
the vultures are scavengers. Several species of owls, owlets and night jars,
represent the birds of the night.
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General
Information |
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Altitude
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200
- 538
metres.
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Climate
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Winter
minimum 4, Summer maximum 42 degrees. Monsoon July to September. |
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Access |
The
tiger reserve office is at the nearest town, Panna, 25 km from
Madla and Hinauta. Nearest railway station is Satna, 91 km, a
1-hour drive to Panna; Jhansi is 200 km (4-5 hours by road to
Khajuraho or Panna). Nearest airport is Khajuraho, 57 km away. |
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Best Time
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December
to April.
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For
further information and reservation please contact
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