Panna Wildlife

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.
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.
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.