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The Kanha National park is one of the many fascinating natural destinations of Madhya Pradesh. It was registered as a national park in the year 1955 and dedicated to the preservation of endangered and rare species. The picturesque Park area, its innumerable wildlife and wonderful flora make it a favourite destination of the nature lovers. According to the records, the Kanha National Park is also the sole inspiration behind Rudyard Kipling/’s unforgettable classic The Jungle Book. The romance, as depicted in the book, can still be seen in the park here. The grassy meadows, thick greens, chirping of endless number of birds and grazing of the swamp deer, sambhar and chital will definitely make you forget the world outside.

Sightseeing Thinking of a national park naturally gives you the idea of what you can expect to see there. Your expectations will be overwhelmingly fulfilled by the exotic flora and fauna of the Kanha National Park. Housing an approximate of 22 species of mammals, 200 species of birds and a large number of reptiles along with the variety of grasses and orchids, Kanha National Park gives you the feeling of being on the lap of mother nature. Excursions There are several excursion points that you can visit from Kanha. Most of the places are of historical importance. Some of them also make ideal base points to visit some of the popular tourist destinations of Madhya Pradesh. The city of Nagpur which is famous for its orange orchards makes an ideal day or weekend destination from Kanha. Moreover, you can also visit Jabalpur, a small city housing some of the important historical monuments and archaeological findings. Jabalpur is also famous for its highly revered Tilwara ghat where Mahatma Gandhi’s ashes were immersed in the river here. BAMNI DADAR Besides the flora and fauna of the Kanha National Park, Bamni Dadar also makes an excellent spot to visit. It is popularly known as the sunset point of the park and gives a breathtaking view of the park as well. You can also spot some of the mixed forest zone animals grazing here namely the sambar, barking deer, gaur and four-horned antelope. Excursions for Kanha Jabalpur Jabalpur makes another important excursion point from Kanha National Park. Located at a distance of 145 kilometres via Mandla, Jabalpur is also an important base point to visit a number of important places in the region. Inside Jabalpur the Madan Mahal Fort built in AD 1116 and the Rani Durgavati Museum that houses a number of fine archaeological findings and sculptures of a bygone era are the two landmarks to visit. The Tilwara Ghat where the ashes of Mahatma Gandhi are believed to have been immersed also makes an important place to visit in Jabalpur. You can also access the Marble Rocks, Dhuandhar Falls and the Chausath Yogini Mandir from this place. Nagpur The city of Nagpur is located at a distance of 260 kilometres from Kanha National Park. Famous for its oranges, Nagpur is nicknamed as the orange city. The present day Nagpur city was founded by the Gond King of Deogad, Bakht Buland Shah in the year 1702. The city will complete its 300 years in the year 2002. Nagpur has a good network of transportation and is easily accessible from its nearby towns and cities.