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Kanha National Park: A safari guide’s tips on the best time to visit, permits, hotels

By Sharanya Kumar

The warning call of a sambar deer rents the air. Something’s approaching, and there’s a palpable shift in the energy of the forest around you. A low growl rumbles somewhere between the trees and moments later, you see her—a tiger emerging from the mist before you—her movements slow and measured, her coat bright orange against the green of the jungle. Paralysed with fear and awe, you watch. Welcome to Kanha.

A misty sunset in Kanha National Park

A spectacular sal and bamboo forest with rolling grasslands and meandering streams, this is the original Kipling country so fondly written about in  The   Jungle Book . It was in this forest in the Ramayana that King Dasharata shot his arrow at Shravan Kumar, mistaking him for a deer. With its sprawling meadows and varied forests, home to a number of endangered species, this tiger reserve is known for its scenic beauty and historical significance.

However, planning a trip to Kanha requires some amount of research on hotels, permits, zones, jeeps and guides . To save you the trouble, we talked to  Harpreet Singh,  the head naturalist and lodge manager at Kanha Earth Lodge, who has worked at several national parks in India before becoming a naturalist in Kanha in 2014. Here, he shares insider tips to plan your safari right before your trip to Kanha.

What makes Kanha National Park special?

“It’s difficult to explain the beauty of Kanha; you need to see it to believe it. You could spot a male swamp deer putting grass on his antlers in an effort to look more handsome for his lady love. You could catch rare migratory birds that make a stop at Kanha just for a few days before continuing their journey onwards. A stunning coat of frost envelopes the forest in winters, and as spring approaches, the sal trees grow a fresh, verdant cover of leaves. Every month, every season in the park is an entirely different experience.”

A male swamp deer with grass on his antlers

Singh has had some incredible sightings in the park which inspired him to become a wildlife photographer. “I was inspired to pick up a camera after I saw a tiger hunting and dragging her kill across the road in front of me—and I’ve kept at it ever since. My best photograph is of a tiger sitting high on a tree. It was a young female named Mohini who had climbed up six or seven feet. Her paws gripping the tree and her tail swinging below, she looked right into my camera.”

“Perhaps the most special part of the park was the legendary tiger, Munna,” says Singh. He was the longest-living tiger in Kanha until he passed away at the age of 19 last year. Munna was known for the unique black markings on his forehead that spelt out C-A-T, with the letters P and M underneath. “We used to call him the Prime Minister of Kanha. He ruled every corner of the park, and was loved and respected by everyone who knew him.” Singh once caught a glimpse of Munna just outside his lodge, a moment he will never forget. “We spent many years with him, but never once felt afraid of him. He was like a member of our family. Ask anyone at Kanha about Munna, and they will spend all day regaling you with his stories. He was that kind of a tiger.” Munna’s bloodline remains in Kanha today.

What to spot at Kanha National Park?

Kanha is famous mainly for two species, both of which are endangered. The first is the Royal Bengal tiger; there are 120 tigers in Kanha at the moment. The other is the barasingha, also known as the hard-ground swamp deer. This swamp deer is the state animal of Madhya Pradesh, and is endemic to Kanha. The species has since been shifted to other parks, like Satpura and Van Vihar in Bhopal, but it's best spotted in Kanha National Park. Apart from these two, the wildlife at the park includes the chital, sambhar, sloth bear, barking deer, wild dog, wild boar and leopard. You can also spot the gaur, or the Indian bison, four-horned antelope, blue bulls (nilgai) and blackbucks.

Jahnavi Bhatt

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Jemima Sissons

Arundhati Ail

There is also an abundance of birds at Kanha, such as shama, barbet, minivet and the Indian paradise flycatcher—the state bird of Madhya Pradesh. A variety of eagles can be spotted—the crested-hawk eagle, the crested-serpent eagle and the grey-headed fish eagle. There are many different types of vultures, including the king vulture and the long-billed or Indian vulture. If you’re lucky, you may spot a passage migratory vulture called the cinereous vulture. There are water birds and grassland birds alike, as well as the lovely scaly-breasted and tri-colour munias.

Crested-hawk eagle

What are the guide’s telltale spotting rituals?

“There are many little clues that indicate that a tiger sighting is on the horizon. First is the warning call. When herbivores sense predators nearby, they make frenzied warning calls. But here’s the fascinating part: each animal has a different warning call for different predators. Langurs make one warning call to warn against leopards and another call for tigers. This is because leopards can climb trees, while tigers cannot, so the langurs need to alert each other to escape accordingly. It is on the basis of these warning calls that guides get an understanding of which predator lurks in the shadows of the forest.”

Pug marks are another great indication. “When pug marks are freshly made, they have sharp edges, which become fuzzier over time. Male tiger pug marks are square with oval-shaped front toes, while female pug marks are more rectangular with egg-shaped front toes.” Depending on the territory in which the pug marks are discovered, the guides can also identify which tiger made them. “Every tiger has its own pattern of walking in the forest. That’s how we track them.”

However, Singh gently reminds us that it is open wildlife and not a zoo. After all, you can never fully predict the movements of a wild animal like a tiger. “But have faith—your guides are extremely knowledgeable about the forest and the animals, and will do their best to ensure you have excellent sightings. If tigers are the only thing on your mind, you may miss the other sights the forest has to offer.”

What’s the best time to go to Kanha National Park?

The park is open from October to June, but if you really want to enjoy the forest, then winters—from November to March—are the best. “When you’re driving through the grasslands of the park in the winter, seeing an animal moving in the mist is simply mesmerising. It also makes for excellent photos. Seeing the forest in the winter is a totally different experience.”

However, the chances of spotting a tiger are higher in the summer. The visibility is slightly better in summer because the jungle is dry. Due to water scarcity in the forest, the animals are likely to come out to the watering holes. “Having said that, I love seeing tigers in winters because their coat is bright orange, and it looks amazing against the green background of the forest. Their coats fade in the summer and turn yellow-ish, which helps them camouflage in the jungle,” says Singh.

Bird-watching enthusiasts, remember that sightings depend on which month you visit the forest. There are migratory birds, which fly down to central India due to snowfall in the Himalayas during the winter months (around November to February). On the other hand, some birds, like the white-browed bulbul, fly up from the south of India. Some are passage migratory birds, which you can only spot in Kanha for a few days in the year before they move on.

How many safaris should you do during a 3-night stay?

At least three to four, but you can do up to five or six safaris if you truly wish to enjoy the park. “Sometimes one safari is enough, and sometimes even three or four safaris are not enough.” Singh believes that it’s all about the right time, right place and good tracking on the part of your guide.

What are the safari slots at Kanha?

There are two safaris a day, one in the morning and one in the evening. The timings for these change from month to month. Kanha National Park is typically open from sunrise to sunset. The chances of sightings are about the same in morning and afternoon slots. However, you get to spend more time in the forest in the mornings. Evening safaris are shorter than morning safaris.

October: Morning - 6am to 11.30am; evening - 3pm to 6pm November: Morning - 6.15am to 11.30am; evening - 3pm to 5.45pm December: Morning - 6.30am to 11.30am; evening - 3pm to 5.30pm January: Morning - 6.45am to 11.30am; evening - 3pm to 5.45pm February: Morning - 6.30am to 11.30am; evening - 3pm to 6.15pm March: Morning - 5.45am to 11.30am; evening - 4pm to 6.45pm April: Morning - 5.45am to 11.30am; evening - 4pm to 6.45pm May: Morning - 5.30am to 11.30am; evening - 4pm to 6.50pm June: Morning - 5.30am to 11.30am; evening - 4pm to 7pm

Besides the morning and evening safaris, there is also a full-day safari, which costs around 9-10 times the normal safaris. Tourists on the full-day safari can enter the park 15 minutes before it opens, and come out 15 minutes after it closes. They can go to any of the zones at will, and are not restricted to any one zone. This is the preferred safari option for photographers.

Barasingha and mynas

How to book a safari permit at Kanha and how much does it cost?

You can book permits and safaris on the official  website . You can make up to six safari bookings in one month. For Indians, on weekdays, the permit fee is Rs2,450 for one ticket, and on weekends, it is Rs3,050. For foreigners, it is nearly double that amount. The fees go up during holidays such as New Year, Christmas and Diwali.

How to book a jeep and guide at Kanha?

Each zone has a particular number of jeep safaris available. You can choose a zone when booking online, depending on availability. There are also a limited number of tatkal safaris available a day before.

Jeeps need to be booked on arrival at the Gypsy Union counter outside the park, which costs Rs3,000. While verifying your ticket at the forest ticket counter, you will be assigned a guide. Alternatively, you can be accompanied by naturalists from your hotel at an additional charge.

Which zones are the best at Kanha National Park?

There are four tourism zones in the park—Kanha, Kisli, Mukki and Sarhi. Kanha and Mukki are all meadows and flatlands. Sarhi has mixed forests and is rather rocky. Kisli’s terrain is a combination of the other zones, with sal forest patches and grasslands. Birds can be easily spotted in all the zones.

While herbivore sightings generally stay static across zones, Singh notes that tiger sightings tend to change annually. “The last two years were very good for tiger sightings in the Kanha zone. A female with four cubs had settled in that zone, and she was sighted almost every single day. This year, though, the Mukki zone is doing better for tigers. But this could change, and your guide will be aware of the best zones.”

Naina and her cubs

What are the best hotels in Kanha?

Kanha Earth Lodge ( doubles from Rs24,000* ) is run by Singh and sits right at the border of the park’s buffer zone. Besides safaris, visit the local markets close by, and hike up to the sunset point for an excellent view of the national park. At walking distance from the park is the Banjaar Tola by Taj ( doubles from Rs30,000* ), where you can go glamping in tented suites, soak in stunning views of the Banjaar river, and relish the local cuisine. Shergarh ( doubles from Rs15,000* ) is only a five-minute drive from the park, offering rustic comforts and an authentic forest experience. Boutique lodge Flame of the Forest ( doubles from Rs24,000* ) promises to be the wildlife fairytale of your dreams, with its charming cottages and perfect proximity (a 20-minute drive) to Kanha National Park. Situated in Khatia village, a two-minute drive from the park, is Soulacia ( Doubles from Rs10,000* ), which offers a great mix of deluxe rooms, independent cottages and luxury tents.

Besides jeep drives, what else can you do in Kanha?

Besides jeep safaris, one can do guided nature walks, cycling tours and village visits. The forest department also conducts walks into the buffer area. (The buffer area is in the periphery of the core forest area, and typically has villages and other human activity.) You can book tickets for this at the forest entry point, where they will assign a guide.

There is also a night safari from 7.30pm to 10.30pm, which takes place only in the buffer area, not in the core area. No flashlight is allowed because it can disturb the animals. “It’s less a night safari, more night patrolling,” says Singh. Highly nocturnal animals can be sighted, especially porcupines and sloth bears. While these are also seen during the day, the chances are higher in the evening and nighttime. Singh adds that the sloth bear is the only species that never hibernates. They can be seen any time of the year. They may be slow, but they are able to survive the winter. As for birds, you may spot some species of owls and nightjars.

About 35km from the Mukki zone is the Shravan Chita, where it is believed that Shravan Kumar’s pyre was lit. Visitors claim that to this day, no grass grows over that particular spot. There is also the Kanha Museum maintained by the forest department, which is a great way to engage with the history of the park. Those who have an entry permit for the morning safari in the Kanha zone can visit the museum. However, it is closed for the evening safari.

Indian peafowl

How to get to Kanha National Park?

The nearest airport is Jabalpur, which is a four-hour drive from the park. The closest railway station is Gondia (a four-hour drive) and Jabalpur (a four-hour drive).  The other options are Nagpur and Raipur (a five to six-hour drive), both of which are well-connected to major cities by flight and rail.

How to reach the guide?

You can get in touch with Harpreet Singh by writing to him at  [email protected] .

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Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Mumbai (Timings, Entry Fee & Safari)

Sanjay Gandhi National Park Mumbai Entry Fee

• 58 per person Adult Entry fee
• 31 per person Child Entry fee
• 50 per person Adult Mini Train
• 19 per person Child Mini Train
• 70 per person for Tiger safari for Adults
• 28 per person for Tiger safari for Children
• 81 per person for Combined Tiger & Lion safari for Adults
• 32 per person for Combined Tiger & Lion safari for Children
• 97 for 4-seater boat
• 48 for 2-seater boat
• 60 for Cycle rent
• 60 per person for shuttle bus that runs from the park entrance to the caves
• 50 for Still Camera

Sanjay Gandhi National Park Mumbai Phone

022 2886 6449, 022 2886 0362, sanjay gandhi national park mumbai timings.

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Sanjay Gandhi National Park Mumbai Address : Borivali East , Mumbai , Maharashtra , 400066 , India

When in Mumbai, a visit to the Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) becomes imperative. The national park is also called the lungs of the city and is the only national park in the world known to be present within a city’s premises. Far from the bustle of the city, the environment inside the national park is completely peaceful and offers serenity.

Spread across a total area of 103 square kilometres, the governing body of the national park is the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the footfall of visitors each year rounds up to a little over 2 million. The entire area of the national park forms approximately 20% of Mumbai’s geographical area.

The park is home to over 40 species of mammals, 254 species of birds, 150 species of butterflies, 78 species of reptiles and amphibians and last but not the least and most important, over a surprisingly high population of 1300 species of plants.

At the exit gate of the park, there is a souvenir shop that offers artefacts, coffee table books on SGNP Biodiversity, trekking gears and apparel, books on tribes of Maharashtra, organic consumables and forest produce.

History of Sanjay Gandhi National Park Mumbai

The history of Sanjay Gandhi National Park dates back to 4th Century BCE when ancient civilizations of Sopara and Kalyan had a 45-kilometre trade route between each other and kingdoms of these trade capitals exchanged trades with Greece and Mesopotamia.

The trade route between Sopara and Kalyan passed through Kanheri Caves which was a site of learning as well as pilgrimage for Buddhists. The caves were sculpted out of one single basalt rock by Buddhist monks between 9th and 1st Century BCE.

What was earlier known as Krishnagiri National Park during the pre- independence era (1942), was later known as Borivali National Park in 1974 and was spread across an area of 20.26 square kilometres only. This was done in 1942 under the Bombay National Park Act.

However, later on the park area was expanded twice. Once in 1976 and later again in 1981. During the expansion of 1981, the area that came under the National Park measured 82.25 Square kilometre.

The park was named as Sanjay Gandhi National Park, after the elder son of ex- Prime Minister of India, Ms. Indira Gandhi in 1996 and the park area was further expanded to 103 square kilometres simultaneously.

Location and Geography of Sanjay Gandhi National Park Mumbai

Sanjay Gandhi National Park is sandwiched between the northern suburbs of Mumbai and the city of Thane. Except for its northern part, that lies in Thane, the rest of the park area is located in Mumbai. There are two man made lakes inside the park premises, Tulsi Lake and Vihar Lake that meet the water needs of the city’s population.

Due to its green cover, the temperature inside the national park is always on the lower side as compared to that of the city and also receives sufficient rainfall during monsoon. The elevation of the area is between 30 metres and 480 metres.

Timings and Entry Fees of Sanjay Gandhi National Park Mumbai

Timings: Sanjay Gandhi National Park is closed on Mondays. On the rest of the days, it is open from 5:30 AM to 7:30 AM for morning walkers with monthly or annual passes. For day visitors, it is open from 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM.

Entry Fees or Tickets: The entry fee to visit Sanjay Gandhi National Park is Rs. 58 for adults and Rs. 31 for children. There is a shuttle service that operates between Sanjay Gandhi National Park and Kanheri Caves that costs Rs. 60 per person. The Camera fee is Rs. 50.

Online Booking at Sanjay Gandhi National Park Mumbai

The tickets for activities inside the national park like Toy Train Ride, Boating and Safari can be booked only through the official website of the park.

All online tickets booked should be verified at the ticket counter.

P. S – There is a minimum requirement of participants for the toy train and the safari rides.

Image Gallery of Sanjay Gandhi National Park Mumbai

Biodiversity of sanjay gandhi national park mumbai.

The biodiversity of Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Mumbai is mostly an influence of the Sahyadris. The flora and fauna belong mostly to the ones indigenous of the hill ranges of Western Ghats. The dense forest has an estimated 800 types of mauves widespread across the length and breadth of the park from Karnala to Yeoor hills to Tungareshwar to few parts of Film City.

The forest habitat being the most dominating habitat of the national park, there is an estimated 1300 species of flowering plants alone in SGNP. Karvi (flowers that bloom once every 8 years) shrub dominates most of the space and are denser in the inner parts of the forest that mostly remains out of reach from visitors and hence, is the most beautiful part during full blossom.

Bamboo is another flora that is quite widespread in the entire lower area of the national park.

The dense forest habitat includes trees belonging to mixed-deciduous type, which specifically include the Tectona, Albizzia, Terminalia, Holarrhena, Firmiana, Dalbergia, Garuga, Grewia, Adina, Ficus, Madhuca, Caraya, Butea.

WildLife at Sanjay Gandhi National Park Mumbai

Spotted deer are a common sight at the national park while one is strolling around. The major fauna of SGNP is the big cat, i.e the large leopard and are in large numbers here. Striped Hyenas can be spotted around Yeoor hills side of the national park.

Black-naped hares, porcupines, palm civet are also among the inhabitants of the national park but are seen very rarely. The four-horned Antelope is also a rare sight given their shy nature. Hanuman langur, Bonnet Macaque and Rhesus Macaque are among the monkey species.

There are 17 species of bats that inhabit the national park, out of which, the Indian flying fox is the biggest of all.

Sanjay Gandhi National Park is a treasure trove for any birder. The Gaumukh Trail gives one a great experience with regards to bird watching. There are a significant number of species of woodpeckers and kingfishers along with the Paradise flycatcher and the much elusive Trogon. The brown-headed Barbet and Parakeets can’t just keep mum and one would be delighted to hear the calls of Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher or the Malabar Whistling Thrush singing melodiously and low voices of the Spotted babbler.

Reptiles, Amphibians and Butterflies

There are a total of 170 species of butterflies out of 1500 species in all of India. Out of these the most common is the Blue Mormon, which is also the state butterfly of Maharashtra. Others include the Blue Oak Leaf, Jezebels, Yellow and White Orange Tips, Sailors, Monarchs and many more.

When it comes to reptiles, crocodiles dominate the scenes of Tulsi Lake of Sanjay Gandhi National Park. Apart from the crocodiles, snakes are second highest in numbers spread across the length and breadth of the national park. The varieties include, Pythons, Cobras, Bamboo-pit Vipers, Russell Viper and the Ceylonese Cat Snake, a very rare species recently discovered by Bombay National History Society.

Giant Wood Spiders are a common sight during monsoon with large designer webs. Silk Cotton bugs and beetles are also found in abundance here.

Tiger and Lion Safari at Sanjay Gandhi National Park Mumbai

The safari rides inside Sanjay Gandhi National Park Mumbai are 30 minutes long and done between 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM with a one-hour lunch break between 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM. There is a minimum requirement of 15 people for the safari rides to commence.

The cost of tiger safari alone is INR 70 for adults and INR 28 for kids between the age group of 5 to 12. The cost of combined tiger and lion safari is INR 81 for adults and INR 32 for children aged 5 to 12 years.

The safari tickets are non- refundable and non- transferable.

The safari can also be booked only through the official website of Sanjay Gandhi National Park and can be verified at the ticket counter.

Kanheri Caves in Sanjay Gandhi National Park Mumbai

The Kanheri Caves located inside the Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Mumbai are listed among the heritage sites and are protected by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). The caves date back to around 1st Century BCE making them over 2400 years old. The name of the Kanheri Caves is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Krishnagiri’, meaning ‘black mountain’ due to the volcanic basalt rocks that form the base of the mountains.

The caves are a cluster of 109 caves in total. Not all caves are accessible. The caves contain Buddhist relics, carvings, paintings and inscriptions. Most of the caves represent ‘Buddhist Viharas’ that were used for living, studying and meditating. The larger caves are called Chaityas’ that were used as prayer halls that have rock cut pillars and stupas. There are caves that depict a dining hall too.

There are rock cut stairs on the mountains to make way for traveling from one cave to another.

Treks and Nature Trails at Sanjay Gandhi National Park Mumbai

Being situated at a higher altitude, the national park offers quite a few options for treks as well as nature trails. Some of the most common trails are listed here.

Kanheri Upper Trail

The most sought-after trail is the Upper Kanheri trail, especially a favorite of Sunday walkers. The trail starts from the park gate to the top of Kanheri Caves. The trail requires quite a bit of legwork however, offers beautiful views of the rich diversity of the jungle. Most of the hike is well shaded and passes through rocky edges of the mountain and also involves a short climb just before one reaches the top. The view of the entire national park is totally worth the huffing.

Gaumukh Trail or Bamboo Hut Trail

This trail is a long one however, is famous for its birding trail and ends at the highest point of the park at 1000 feet ASL. The end point of the trail is called the Gaumukh point located at the top of Kanheri Caves.

Highest Point Trail via Ashok Van

This common trail passes through the ‘Ashok Van trail’ which is a part of the thick part of the forest lined with huge Ashoka trees. While negotiating through this trail one comes across rocky hill slopes and streams. As the name of the trail suggests, the end point of the trail takes one to the highest point of Mumbai from where one gets a 360-degree view of the entire city including its 3 lakes, Vihar Lake, Tulsi Lake and Powai Lake .

Shilonda Trail

The base of the trail is located just before one reaches the foothills of Kanheri Caves and leads towards the north. The trail is around 4 kilometres long.

Malad Trail

The Malad Trail is towards the western edge of the national park where one can find a varied vegetation starting from dry-deciduous to much greener patch as one progress on the trail. The dry-deciduous vegetation mostly comprises Teak, Red Silk Cotton, Palash, Bamboo, etc. The end of the trail opens at the Malad.

Other jungle trails have also been introduced by the park officials, namely- Kashimira Trail and Nagla Block Trail, and Yeoor Trail. The Nagla Block Trail starts at Sasupada village along the Mumbai- Ahmedabad highway and ends at the Vasai Creek.

The Nature Trials through Nature Information Centre (NIC) of the park can be booked a day or two in advance. There is a fee involved that ranges between INR 75 to 300 and an additional charge for a naturalist who would accompany the visitors on the trail. The charge for hiring a naturalist ranges anywhere between INR 400 to 1000. NIC also arranges butterfly walks, birding excursions and overnight camping.

Additionally, the local conservation bodies and NGOs like the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) and World Wide Fund for Nature - India (WWF-India) also arrange guided walks. One of the most famous nature walks organized by BNHS and WWF India is the Karvi Trail which happens once every eight years since that’s how often the Karvi flowers are in full bloom.

Activities at Sanjay Gandhi National Park Mumbai

Butterfly garden.

There are a total of 170 species of butterflies at the butterfly garden of Sanjay Gandhi National Park. The Nature Information Centre (NIC) arranges guided butterfly excursions at the national park.

One can explore the greatest number of butterflies between the months of September to January when they happen to be more vibrant. NIC provides a pocket guide to identify the butterflies.

The huge area of the park allows cycling enthusiasts to fulfil their desire to cycle through a relatively empty patch, which is otherwise impossible given Mumbai’s traffic snarls.

One can either get their own bicycles or even rent them inside the park at a mere fee of INR 60 for 2 hours. One needs to pay a deposit of INR 300 along with their ID proofs. There are a limited number of bicycles available in the park hence, it is recommended to either go early or one would need to wait till one is available.

Weekends are usually demanding days.

Boating timings are between 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM with lunch break between 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM. The tickets for boating can be booked online and verified at the ticket counter.

Charges for 2-seater boats are INR 48 and charges for 4-seater boats INR 97. Each boat ride lasts for 15 minutes.

Toy Train Ride

The Toy Train inside Sanjay Gandhi National Park Mumbai is called Vanrani. The narrow-gauge train ride tickets can also be booked online and need to be verified at the ticket counter. The timings of the train ride are between 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM with lunch break between 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM.

Each ride lasts for 20- 25 minutes. The charges are- INR 50 per journey for adults (12 yrs and above) and INR 19 per journey for children aged between 5 to 12.

The one condition for the train ride to commence is that the minimum number of 20 people should be available for the ride.

There are over-night campings arranged by Nature Information Centre (NIC), SGNP. They offer all types of accommodation ranging from tents to pine houses to guest houses to dormitories.

Places to visit near Sanjay Gandhi National Park Mumbai

Kanheri Caves, Vihar Lake, Tulsi Lake, Film City , Chota Kashmir , Crocodile Park, Tikuji- ni-Wadi and Essel World and Water Kingdom are located nearby.

How to Reach Sanjay Gandhi National Park Mumbai

Nearest Railway Station to Sanjay Gandhi National Park Mumbai- Borivali (Western line)

The national park is at a walking distance from Borivali Railway Station (East). If anyone isn’t willing to walk, one can also hire an auto rickshaw or a taxi to reach the park.

All intercity buses going towards Borivali East stop at the gate of the park.

One can also rent a cab from top car rental companies in Mumbai to reach the national park.

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The Jungle Safari, located at sector-39, Naya Raipur. Naya Raipur is about 35km from Raipur Railway Station and 15km from the Swami Vivekanand Airport, Raipur. The entire 800 Acre area of the Nandanvan Jungle Safari is lush green, with beautiful landscapes. Several indigenous plant species also add up to the vegetation, creating a natural habitat for the animals. It has 130 Acre of water body named ‘Khandwa Reservoir’ which attracts many migratory bird species. Four safaris namely, herbivore, Bear, tiger & Lion Safari has been established. Another 32 species of animal will be exhibited in the upcoming zoo.

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12 Things You Must Know Before Visiting Kanha National Park

Feb 1, 2021 | Madhyapradesh , Tiger trips , Travel | 6 |

If you are keen to do wildlife tours, then you must keep your doors open for tiger trips. when you target tiger trips, you must count  Kanha national park  of India at the top of your travel wish list. No matter what type of traveler you are, but seeing a majestic animal like India’s national animal in his habitat is surely a great experience itself. Believe me, when I have seen them roaming around my gypsy in Kanha, I decided on the spot that I will never visit a zoo to see tigers. The zoo is good for children to learn about animals but a zoo can never give you that kind of awesome Feeling, which a forest can give.

Where is Kanha National Park?

Kanha Tiger Reserve , also known as  Kanha–Kisli National Park , is one of the tiger reserves of India and the largest national park of the state of Madhya Pradesh. 

The state of Madhya Pradesh (MP) is large and is bigger than many of the countries in the world. This region has a tropical savanna climate with open grassy meadows. Kanha has two entrances, one is in Mandla district and the other is in Balaghat district. For detailed information about how to reach Kanha National Park, please check out the end of this article.

The park hosts Bengal tiger, Indian leopard, sloth bear, barasingha, and dhole. It is also the first tiger reserve in India to officially introduce a mascot, Bhoorsingh the Barasingha. I got a beautiful bird brochure as a gift from the forest souvenir shop from my brother.

The ideal time to visit

February to May is good for a visit.

Some misconception

1) Oh this so costly! Why you did a costly trip? We too did a tiger trip, but it wasn’t so costly.   The full cost depends upon the number of safaris and the days you spent in the resort. Quality of resort is also a factor. 

2) You are so lucky that you got tigers on your first day! No, it was all about planning and taking guidance from good field guides. 

3) How did you get so many birds? We visited there but didn’t find any. Spotting birds is all about practice. If you want to spot, you definitely can practice watching birds. 

4) Tiger trips are dangerous . No, it is not. Sometimes I find tigers act helplessly in front of so many gypsies. It is safe to enter into the Madhyapradesh forests in an open gypsy. Tigers are careless about the tourists.

Kanha national park is an important name in the tourism map of India. If you are interested in wildlife tourism then you have already visited it, if not then you are planning to go. In this article, I will tell you what are the most important things that you must know if you want to visit Kanha national park and my personal experience visiting the park.

1) Safari gates and the choice of hotels in Kanha national park

Kanha has four zones Kanha,  Kisli ,  Mukki , and Sarhi. 

Kahna is the oldest zone, and it was the park’s premium zone until the concept was abolished in 2016.  Mukki , at the opposite end of the park, was the second zone to be opened. Sarhi and  Kisli  zones were added later. In our tour, we have included Kanha twice, Mukki and Kisli once. One can enter into a zone through two gates khatia and Mukki. Staying in the hotels that are closer to Safari gates can increase the chance of a sighting. Let me explain to you how.

If visitors are staying somewhere else that is not so closer to the safari gates then they have to travel in the morning to safari gates. They may not get the chance to be the first gypsy of the morning safari, and it is a well-known fact that the first gypsy always has a high chance to get a good tiger sighting. Though it is also clear that no prediction can work with 100% surety in wildlife tourism. 

We stayed in Motel Chandan which is situated in the neighborhood of Khatia gate. Even at night and early morning we sometimes could hear the roaring from the park inside. It was a thrilling experience to stay closer to the park.

2) Safari facts Kanha national park

In the morning and the evening, we could do safaris. You can book the safari through this Govt. website .

One can book a single seat or the full gypsy. All the information is there on the Government website. In wildlife tours, safaris are an inseparable part. When we are heading towards Kanha we must know what are the possibilities there.

3) Tales of tigers

Sprinkle some sugar cube in a vacant place and after some time you will find a little ant around it. It will go and inform other ants. After a couple of minutes, a long queue of ants will be present around it. One ant will inform every ant returning from the sugar center. 

Ant 1: Kuch mila? (Get something?)

Ant 2: ha 8 number ke pass (Yes, near no 8)

Ant 1: kitne?(How many?)

Ant 2:Do the(They were two)

Believe me, I can’t give you any best example about the incident of tiger sighting of Kanha.

Tiger is the main objective animal which is supposed to be the most important for tiger trips. Well, that is the main reason for the name itself. All wildlife trips are different by it’s targeted species . When we are on a tiger trip, we may not be able to stop for the butterflies. So my first point is pretty clear. Keep calm and do sit in your gypsy. The rest will be done by the guides, gypsy driver, and your luck.

4) Kanha has some birds too

Birdwatching could be an important thing to do inside the park. Interested bird lovers can go through the birding trails with the forest guides and guards.

Other than this, you can get birds like this while doing your safari. Make a checklist with the help of the guide and publish it in ebird.

5) Learning about nature in Kanha national park

Kanha national park has a nature interpretation camp. It has many different units. If anyone wants to know about the jungle in-depth then make some room for the nature interpretation camp from your busy safari schedule.

6) Alarm calls

An alarm call is something that is produced by barking deer or langurs, birds, etc. If they spot tigers around them. These animals are trying to warn others about the presence of a tiger. 

7) Night safari

Only three gypsies are allowed for the night safari. The timing is 6.30 pm.- 9 pm. Night safaris can be done for getting a thrilling experience. 

8) Baiga Tribes

The Baigas are semi-nomadic tribes that reside in the jungles and its fringes around the Madhya Pradesh (MP) and Chhattisgarh border in central India. Baigas were lived in some parts of Kanha national park. Now they were relocated.

If the visitors have time, they can learn more about the tribals by visiting their villages and collect jewelry or other things. It will show your support for sustainable tourism .

9) Dress code

In every wildlife trip, camouflage or earth-colored dress is necessary. Not only the dress code we must listen to the guides. We should not make unnecessary noise while we are doing a safari.

10) Tiger is not the only thing to enjoy

Kanha’s natural beauty was immense. The massive evergreen forest is so enchanting. When the first sunrise kisses the forest trails through the leaves, it catches all our attention and we can’t stop clicking the beauty.

Not only natural beauty we may learn about trees and tiger behavioral studies from the guides. 

11) Binoculars are important if not a camera

Tigers are not something that you may get very easily just beside your gypsy. You may need to search and look through the bushes. A pair of binoculars may help you a lot to spot. On any wildlife trip binoculars are necessary. So consider carrying one for your convenience. 

12) Planning a wildlife trip

If you want to spot lots of birds and other species including tigers, then plan your trip wisely. Most of the time, families want to see tigers outside of the zoo and plan their trips without proper calculation. They have a misconception in mind regarding the safaris. Wildlife safaris are unpredictable.

Knowledgeable guides only can predict something depending upon the recent sighting. Still, we can say if you spend a long time in the forest, then your chances may increase. Try to do at least 3/4 safaris and not just a single casual safari with a Jabbalpur marble rock trip along with. Respect forest as she deserves and forest will back you the love and respect.

Our experience in Kanha national park

I would like to tell you about our experience throughout our 3 days trip.

Day 1: We reached our resort the night before via Gondia station. Half of our trip team members reached through Jabalpur. Jabalpur is the nearest airport and Gondia is the nearest railway station. Our tour organizer was a wildlife trip expert who has experience in this field for the past 15 years.

Day 1 safari – Mukki zone – Morning

We spotted tiger Umarpani and tigress DJ4 together after a while. It was not easy. We followed the pug mark. A pug mark is a marking of tiger paws on the ground. 

On an evening safari, we couldn’t spot the tiger but got a very strong alarm call by languors. 

Day 2 Safari – Zilaline female with her two cubs were spotted.

Evening safari – We got Sangam tiger which was looking a bit hungry and agitated.

On the 2nd day evening, we went to enjoy the tribal dance in the nearest camp. Though unfortunately, we were late and we couldn’t have a glimpse.

Day 3 – The morning safari was good with a tiger sighting behind the bush.

We did 5 safaris and got 8 different tigers.

Recent Sighting of 2021 in Kanha national park

Tigress Naina and Dawajhandi are giving regular sighting. Though I am not predicting. 🙂

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Excellent trip report and guidance. It is really helpful to everyone who never went there before.

Awesome write up

I visited Kanha forest in March, 1985. I was so lucky that during my first safari itself upon arrival at the forest I could see the tiger. What a majestic sight it was. We started the safari in gypsy. But the tiger was spotted on a hill. So we were transferred to an elephant which took us to the tiger who had killed a deer and was enjoying his meal. We stayed inside the forest in MPTDC’s cottage. This is a memory which I will carry as long as I live. And rightly said, Kanha forest is so beautiful that even without tiger siting, one can enjoy the beauty of the forest.

Hi Mr. Basu,

I feel so amazed to hear your story. You have visited Kanha much before I was even born. I am lucky that you shared your forest experience with us. Kanha is a beautiful forest to explore, truly said. Thank you very much for getting in touch.

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SAN DIEGO (July 14, 2022) — The San Diego Zoo Safari Park has welcomed three new residents: 8 -year-old female African lions Malika, Zuri and Amira from the Caldwell Zoo in Texas. The three lions, who are sisters, curiously explored their new home at Lion Camp earlier today—shyly at first, but soon showing great confidence as they became comfortable with their new surroundings.

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