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Panna is
situated in the Vindhyan Range and spreads over Panna and Chhatarpur
districts in the northern part of the Madhya Pradesh (M.P.) State of
India.
One of the most significant ecological aspects of the Reserve is
that the district Panna makes the northern most boundary of natural
distribution of teak and the eastern limits of teak-kardhai mixed
forests.
The Ken river, which flows through the Reserve from south to north,
is the home for long snouted crocodile (gharial) and Marsh Crocodile
(maggar) and other aquatic fauna. It is one of the sixteen perennial
rivers of M.P. and is truly the life-line of the Reserve. It offers
some of the most spectacular scenery while it meanders for about 55
km. through the Reserve.
The terrain of the Reserve is characterised by extensive plateaus
and gorges. The topography in the Panna district part of the Reserve
can broadly be divided into three distinct tablelands - the upper
Talgaon Plateau, the middle Hinouta Plateau and the Ken valley while
there are series of undulating hills and plateaus on the other side
of Ken river in the Chhatarpur district.
The Reserve's most undisturbed habitat of about 70-80 sq. km. lies
on the Hinouta plateau. This is due to relocation of three villages
from this area in 1980s. Dry and short grass habitat with open
woodland is quite extensive. It supports Blue Bull (nilgai) and
chinkara. The areas with tall grasses associated with woodland,
support good densities of sambar and chital. Mesic areas are
distributed along the major seasonal streams and in the Ken river
valley. Steep slopes of plateaus are drier and are dominated by
Acacia catachu. Distribution of these habitats creates a
heterogeneous landscape, where ecological conditions vary
seasonally.
Panna Tiger Reserve is most important PA in the north-central
highlands of India, as it links the eastern and western populations
of wild animals through the NE-SW running Vindhyan ranges.
Panna National Reserve was created in 1981. It was declared a
Project Tiger Reserve in 1994, 22nd in the country and fifth in the
state. The National Reserve consists of areas from the former Gangau
Wildlife Sanctuary created in 1975. This sanctuary comprised of
territorial forests of the present North Panna Forest Division to
which a portion of the adjoining Chhatarpur Forest Division was
added later. The reserved forests of the Reserve in Panna district
and some protected forests on Chhatarpur district were the hunting
preserves of the erstwhile rulers of Panna, Chhatarpur and Bijawar
princely states.
The Reserve is dotted with ancient rock paintings, which are
believed to be around two thousand years old. Old relics of Gondwana
period (rule of the tribal people of Central India) are scattered
all over the Reserve.
Forest Type : Southern tropical dry deciduous dry teak, Northern
tropical dry deciduous mixed forest, Dry deciduous scrub forest,
Boswellia forest, Dry bamboo brakes, Anogeissus pendula forest.
October to June
6:30 to 10:30 AM & 2:30
to 5:30 PM.
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Park Charges
(in Indian Rupees) |
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Indian |
Foreigners |
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Entry Fees |
40.00 |
* 500.00 |
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Vehicle |
100.00 |
100.00 |
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Still Camera |
40.00 |
40.00 |
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Video Camera |
200.00 |
200.00 |
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Jeep Rental
(Half Day) |
1500.00 |
1500.00 |
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Guide (per
vehicle) |
100.00 |
100.00 |
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Private
Vehicle |
150.00 |
150.00 |
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Boat Ride |
** 150.00 |
*** 150.00 |
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Elephant
Safari |
100.00 |
600.00 |
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Night Safari
(per jeep) |
1800.00 |
1800.00 |
(Rates are subject to
change)
* including morning,
evening & afternoon safari.
** up to 5 persons.
*** per person
By Air :
The nearest airport is Khajuraho, well connected from Delhi,
Varanasi, Mumbai etc.
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.
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 south west of Khajuraho, is a good
transport centre. One can get buses and other road transport modes
from here to the Panna National Park. To reach by road from Delhi,
take the NH2 to Agra, NH3 to Gwalior, NH75 to Panna via Jhansi,
Bamitha and Madla.
Distances from Major Cities
Khajuraho : 37 km
Delhi : 580 km
Jhansi : 176 km
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Tips & Important Information |
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Most safaris into the
park start from the Madla village. The entrance on the eastern side
is from Hindouta, located at an approachable distance from the Panna
diamond mines.
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If you can stand the
heat, it is recommended to visit the park during summer months as it
is the best time to spot animals.
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Check on the timings and
reach half an hour early before park gates open to complete the
required formalities.
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Follow the rules of the
park and do not venture into restricted areas.
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Do not try and feed the
animals and avoid wearing flashy colors that could attract the wild
animals.
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Do not litter, carry all
the garbage outside the park and dispose off in a suitable area.
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