The State animal of Madhya Pradesh - Tiger is found exclusively in Panna Tiger Reserve.
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Panna Tiger Reserve is a critical tiger habitat located in Vindhya Hill in northern Madhya Pradesh and fragile through dynamic dry deciduous forest. This land is characterized by extensive plateaus and gorges. It is a land of mesmerizing waterfalls, naturals, archaeological splendors, legends & cultural richness. It is also the land of the Ken River, which lends it unparalleled beauty. This land is sounded by natural boundaries like in north, it is surrounded by teak forest & in easte, it is surrounded by Teak-Kardhai mixed forest. The NE-SW running Vindhya Hill ranges links the eastern and western population of wild animals.
Tiger the king of the jungle, roams freely in this secure, though a bit small habitat along with his fellow beings leopard , wild dog , wolf , hyaena and smaller cats. Sloth bear has his most favourite home in the rock escarpments and undisturbed vales. The wooded areas are dotted with sambar the largest of Indian deers, chital and chowsingha . One can easily see Blue Bull and chinkara in most open areas in the grasslands, specially on the periphery. The avifauna comprises more than 200 species including a host of migratory birds. One can see White necked stork, Barheaded goose, Honey Buuzzard, Blossom headed Parakeet, Paradise flycatcher, Slaty headed Scimitar babbler including 5 species of Vultures. Dry and hot climate, in union with shallow Vindhyan soils has given rise to dry Teak and dry mixed forest. The dominating vegetation type is Miscellaneous Dry Deciduous forest interspread with grassland areas. Other major forest types are riverines, open grasslands, open woodlands with tall grasses and thorny woodlands. The characteristic floral species of this area include tree species such as Tectona grandis, Diospyros melanoxylon, Madhuca indica, Buchnania latifolia, Anogeissus latifolia, Anogeissus pendula, Lanneacoro mandelica, Bosswelia serrata etc. Major shrub species includes Lantana camera, Grewia sp., Nyctanthusarbortristis, Ixora sp., Zyziphusmauritiana, Zyziphusoenoplea, etc. The dominant grass species are Apludamutica, Themedaquadrivalvis, Meteropogoncontortus, Arishtida sp. etc.
Panna being situated in Central India is subjected to extreme and tropical weather. Month of January may also witness sub-zero temperatures and frost. Monsoon arrives in the second week of June. The average temperature over the months is as below:
| Months | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min (°C) | 4 | 12 | 18 | 30 | 35 | 25 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| Max (°C) | 15 | 25 | 35 | 40 | 42 | 41 | 34 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 25 |
Panna National Park is home to majestic Bengal tigers and diverse wildlife. Our expert guides have been leading safari tours for over a decade, ensuring you have the best chance of spotting tigers in their natural habitat.
Tigers in Park
Total Area
Bird Species
| Zone | Round | Entry Gate (Full Vehicle) | Entry Gate (Sharing Basis) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madla | Morning/Evening | Madla | Madla |
| Hinauta | Morning/Evening | Hinauta | Hinauta |
| Akola | Morning/Evening | Akola | Akola |
Note: Panna Tiger Reserve Core Zone Gypsy Safari remain closed from 1st July to 30th September and on all Wednesday Evening every year.
| Buffer Zone / Sanctuary | Round | Entry Gate |
|---|---|---|
| Akola | Morning/Evening | |
| Jinna | Morning/Evening | Jinna |
Note: Panna National Park Buffer Zone Jeep Safari is always open except all Wednesdays evening.
| Safari Zone(s) | Particulars | Safari Price (Indians) | Safari Price (Foreigners) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Zones | Up To 6 adults & 1 child | INR 8000 | INR 13000 |
| Buffer Zones | Up To 6 adults & 1 child | INR 6500 | INR 10000 |
| Sharing Basis | Per Person | INR 800 | INR 2000 |
Price Includes: Jeep, Driver, Permit, Guide, and GST & Service Charges (Only Full Gypsy)
| Budget Hotels | Starting INR 2000 |
|---|---|
| 3* Hotels | Starting INR 3500 |
| 5* Hotels | Starting INR 10000 |
Real experiences from wildlife enthusiasts
✈️ Nearest Airport To Panna Tiger Reserve:
Khajuraho Airport (IATA: HJR, ICAO: VEKO) is a domestic airport that serves the cities of Khajuraho and Chhatarpur in Madhya Pradesh, India.
🚉 Nearest Railway To Panna Tiger Reserve:
Panna does not have a railway station of its own. The nearest railway station is Khajuraho Railway Station which is 40 kms away. The nearest major railway junction is Satna (75 kms) under Jabalpur Division. It is well connected to major cities of the country including Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Patna, Bhopal, and Allahabad.
🚪 Entry Gates:
Panna Tiger Reserve has three entry points namely Madla, Hinauta, and Akola.
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