About Kanha

Madhya Pradesh

KanhaKanha
Kanha MeadowsKanha Meadows
Kanha Tiger ReserveKanha Tiger Reserve
Kanha ZoneKanha Zone
Kisli GateKisli Gate
Mukki GateMukki Gate
Sarhi ZoneSarhi Zone

Overview

Kanha is home to Kanha Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh, one of India’s best-known safari parks for tiger, barasingha, and sal forest drives. Popular gates and buffer stays support jeep safaris through meadows and woodland. Plan it as a multi-drive wildlife trip rather than a single day stop.

Best Time to Visit Kanha

Plan your trip around the right season

Oct-JunBest Window

Why visit

Core zones are open from 1 October to 30 June. March to June brings the best tiger sightings as animals gather at waterholes; November to February is cool and green.

Keep in mind

Winter holidays and long weekends sell out core permits early, and April to June afternoons are very hot.

How to Reach Kanha

Intercity connectivity and travel options

Jabalpur is the usual railhead and airport, about 160 to 175 km away. Gondia and Raipur are options for the Mukki side.

Getting Around Kanha

Local transport and practical tips

Local transport

Safari gypsies with forest guides run from the Khatia, Mukki and Sarhi gates. Lodges arrange transfers.

Best Areas to Stay in Kanha

Pick the right neighbourhood for your trip

Khatia and Kisli

First visits and the Kanha zone

Lodges cluster around the Khatia gate on the north side, the most common entry for the Kanha and Kisli zones.

Mukki

Mukki zone safaris

Resorts near the Mukki gate on the south side, closer to the Mukki zone and the Raipur road.