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Situated only 32 kms from
the World Heritage Site of
Khajuraho, Panna National Park
on the banks of river Ken is much
visited due to its proximity to the
world-renowned temples.
The 666 sq km park with its deep
gorges, valleys, waterfalls and
lush teak forests was declared
a Tiger Reserve under Project
Tiger in 1994. The river Ken, a
perennial river, runs through
Panna National Park.
The depleting tiger population
in Panna has been successfully
regulated with relocation of the
big cat from the nearby parks,
Kanha, Bandhavgarh and Pench.
At a glance
District: Panna
Nearest Airport and Railhead:
Khajuraho (32 kms)
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Best time to visit: January-April
Closed from: July-September
Timings: 6.30 am-10.30 am;
2.30 pm-4 pm (Oct-Feb)
6 am-10 am; 3 pm-6 pm (Feb-June)
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Entry fee: Rs 40 (Indians); Rs 500
(Foreigners)
Safari charges: Rs 1,000 (Indians);
Rs 2,000 (foreigners)
Camera fee: Rs 40
40
Apart from the tiger sightings,
the park is also sought after for
its spectacular panorama dotted
with ancient rock paintings
believed to be around 2,000
years old.
Visit the charming Pandav Falls
inside the park, where the five
Pandava brothers are believed to
have stayed during their exile. A
visit to the nearby Ken Gharial
Sanctuary is highly recommended
for sightings of long-snouted
gharials and marsh crocodiles,
locally called muggers.
ABOVE: The Ken river flowing through
Panna National Park is known for its
clear waters
Video fee: Rs 200
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Major fauna: Tiger, gharial,
mugger, wolf, sloth bear,
spotted deer, chinkara, many
species of birds
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Where to stay: Private
accommodation available.
Khajuraho has a range of hotels
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Contact: Field Director, Panna
National Park, Ph: (07732)
252135, or log on to www.
pannatigerreserve.in