Located in the Mandla district of Madhya Pradesh in Central India, the Kanha National Park is a Tiger Reserve that extends over 1945 sq.km of high and low lying arreas. Made immortal by the world famous author, Rudyard Kipling in his famous book, The Jungle Book. A river meander's through Kanha's central grassland that cover the extensive plateaus. Steep rocky highpoints along its edges gives a breathtaking views of the valleys below.

The grasslands at Kanha covered with forests of sal, are teeming with varieties of wild life like deer, chital (spotted deer), chousingha, nilgai, the majestic gaur (Indian bison) and wild boar. This is 'tiger country ideal for viewing both the hunter and the hunted.

Tiger is a protected species ever since scientists started conducting studies on this rare and elusive Big Cat. Another landmark at Kanha is the preservation of the 'hard ground' barasingha the only surviving population of this Central Indian subspecies of deer. This was achieved by extending the grasslands, relocating villages and by increasing the habitat.

The best way to explore Kanha is on elephant back. The open country makes the sighting of wild life very good. Deer are seen along the grasslands and gaur at Bamhnidadar or in the Bishanpura Sondhar-Ghorella area of the Mukki range. This area is also ideal for spotting the dhole or the Indian wild dog. Langurs, wild boar, water fowl and birds are also commonly seen.

Tiger is a protected animal. Trading in tiger skin, toger bones is a punishable offence. Protect the Tiger, preserve our heritage