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Tigers of the Emerald Forest

Panna is an absolute wonder, located on the banks of India’s cleanest river : the Carnavati River or the River Ken.

Large rocky plateaus with deep ravines characterise this landscape. Post-monsoon Waterfalls gush from the plateau and into the rivulets below. The Teak forests are full of wildlife, providing sights of lesser seen mammals such as the Indian Gazelle, Four Horned Antelope and the Striped Hyena in and around the park.

Panna has seen a tragic recent history, as all the Tigers there were declared extinct in 2008. However, subsequent relocation programmes with the help of Tigers from Pench, Kanha and Bandhavgarh National park – has seen these numbers rise from 0 to 54 in a matter of only a few years. A massive achievement.

This is perhaps why, Panna is only yet  seen as a rising star in the Indian Wildlife Tourism circuit, however, today, a Safari excursion to Panna National Park is truly worth a visit.

Khajuraho City is only an hour’s drive away to see the ancient Kamasutra temples that make for a wholesome tour of India’s Natural as well as Cultural Heritage.

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Panna National Park, India.

Panna National Park Travel Guide

How to Reach
Panna National Park

How to Reach
Panna National Park

  • Fly to Jabalpur Airport - well connected to major Indian Cities such as Delhi and Mumbai.

  • 5  hour drive from Jabalpur City.

How Many Nights to Spend
at Panna National Park?

How Many Nights to Spend at Panna National Park

  • At least 03 nights, upto 07 nights.

What are the Types of Safaris at Panna National Park?

What are the Types of Safaris
at Panna National Park

  • Jeep Safari

  • Canoe Safari

  • Walking Safari in the Buffer Area

Mammals at Panna 

Mammal Highlights

  • Royal Bengal Tiger

  • Indian Leopard

  • Striped Hyaena

  • Sloth Bear

  • Indian Golden Jackal

  • Gaur

  • Chinkara/Indian Gazelle

  • Nilgai/Blue Bull

  • Chousingha/Four-horned Antelope

  • Indian Flying Squirrel

  • Indian Palm Civet​

Reptiles at Panna

Reptile Highlights

  • Rock Python

  • Russel's Viper

  • Saw-scaled Viper

  • Indian Spectacled Cobra

  • Common Krait

  • Bengal Monitor Lizard

Birds at Panna

Birding Highlights

  • Painted Sandgrouse

  • Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse

  • Crested Bunting

  • Indian Paradise Flycatcher

  • Sirkeer Malkoha

  • Peregrine Falcon

  • Cinerous Vulture

  • Himalayan Griffon

  • Bonelli’s Eagle

04 Night Tour of Panna National Park

Things to do at Panna:

There's plenty of interesting places to travel to, in and around Panna National Park.

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