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About Panna National Park
Situ ated
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.
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.
U nique
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.
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
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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. |
