About
Situated
in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh at a distance of
around 57 km from Khajuraho is the Panna National Park. The
region, which is famous for its diamonds, is also home to some of
the best wildlife species in India and is one of the better Tiger
Reserves in the country. The park is known worldwide for its wild
cats, including tigers as well as deer and antelope. Due to its
closeness to one of the best-known Indian tourist attraction in
India, Khajuraho, the park has the potential of becoming a major
tourist attraction.
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Location
The Panna National Park is located in the Indian state of Madhya
Pradesh and is a part of the Chattarpur district. The park is well
connected with the other parts of the region by a good network of
roads. Distances of some important places in India from the Panna
National Park are Bhopal 727 km, Delhi 889 km, Chennai 1761, and
Calcutta 1040 km.
Climate
The climate of this region is tropical. Summers are too hot and
very uncomfortable, though this is the time when one has the
maximum chances of encountering the exclusive wildlife of this
park. Winters are cold and comfortable and the temperature
generally remains under 25°C. Monsoon touches this region in July
and continues till mid-September.
Unique Attractions
Mammals
Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris), the king of the jungle, roams
freely in this secure, though a bit small habitat alongwith his
fellow beings – leopard (Panthera pardus), wild dog (Cuon alpinus),
wolf (Canis lupus), hyaena (Hyaena hyaena) and caracal (Felus
caracal) 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 nilgai and chinkara in most open
areas in the grasslands, specially on the periphery.
Avifauna
The avifauna comprises more than 200 species, including a host of
migratory birds. One can see white necked stork, barheaded goose,
honey Buuzzard, King vulture, Blossom headed Parakeet, Paradise
flycatcher, Slaty headed Scimitar babbler to name a few.
Reptiles
Varieties of snakes, including the python and other reptiles are
found here.
Flora Attractions
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 inter spread
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, Lannea coromandelica, Bosswelia serrata etc.
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Other Attractions
Panna is famous for its diamond mining industry and this make it
an interesting place to visit. Pandav falls is also a major
attraction with its lake fed by a waterfall. One more attraction
in this region is the Rajgarh Palace, a magnificent piece of
architecture overlooking the valley.
Best
Time to Visit
January to May
How to get there?
By Air: The nearest airport is at Khajuraho at a distance
of around 57 km from the Panna National Park. There are daily
Alliance Air flights to Delhi, Mumbai and Varanasi from Khajuraho.
By Rail: Satna, at a distance of around 90 km, is the
nearest railway station. It is a major railway hub and is
connected to many places in central and western India, the most
important of them being Mumbai at a distance of 1,540 km.
By Bus: The nearest bus stand is Panna connected to
Khajuraho and many other places in Madhya Pradesh by a good road
network. Madla, at a distance of around 24 km southwest of
Khajuraho, is a good transport centre. One can get buses and other
road transport modes from here to the Panna National Park.