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Madhya Pradesh-
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Introduction :
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Situated in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, the picturesque Kanha
National Park was the inspiration behind Rudyard Kipling's unforgettable
classic Jungle Book. The romance of the Kanha National Park has not
reduced over time-it is still as beautiful. Kanha National Park
encompasses nearly 2000 square kilometers of deciduous forest, savanna
grassland, hills and gently meandering rivers - home to literally
hundreds of species of animals and birds, including a stable population
of tigers. Central portions of the Kanha Valley were designated as a
wildlife sanctuary as long ago as 1933. Prior to this, the whole area
was one enormous viceregal hunting ground, its game the exclusive
preserve of high-ranking British army officers and civil servants
seeking trophies for their colonial bungalows. Not until the 1950s
though, after a particularly voracious hunter bagged thirty tigers in a
single shoot, did the government declare Kanha a bona fide national
park. Over the years, the authorities have had a hard time reconciling
the needs of the villagers with the demands of conservation and tourism;
but for the time being at least, an equitable balance seems to have been
struck. The poaching record has been successfully reduced -
although not completely stopped - and Kanha upholds its reputation as a
model in wildlife management and research. Today Kanha is among the few
most scenic and beautiful wildlife reserves in Asia. This 'Tiger' is
the ideal home for both predator and prey |
| Area |
1,945 sq km |
| Temperature |
Summer : Max 40.6 °C, Min 23.9
°C.
Winter : Max 23.9°C, Min 11.1°C. |
| Language |
English, Hindi |
| STD Code |
07653 |
| Rainfall |
152 cm |
| Best Time to Visit |
April to June and November to January. |
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How to get there :
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Air: Nagpur (250 kms) and Jabalpur (160 kms) are the nearest airports
with regular flights from Delhi and Bombay
Rail: Jabalpur which is the nearest main line railway station is
well connected from Delhi as well as Agra. |
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