Panna National Park

The Panna National Park, located in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh is a part of the Chattarpur district. About 57 km from the renowned Khajuraho, the Panna National Park is easily accessible from any part of the country. Panna National Park was created in year 1981 and was declared a Project Tiger Reserve by Government of India in year 1994. 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 proximity to one of the best-known Indian tourist attraction in India, Khajuraho, the park has the potential of captivating large numbers of tourists from all over the world.

Sightseeing at Panna -
The Flora : The dominating vegetation type is varied dry deciduous forest intermixed with grassland areas. Dry and hot climate, in union with shallow Vindhyan soils has given rise to dry Teak and dry mixed forest. Other major forest types are riverines, open grasslands, open woodlands with tall grasses and thorny woodlands. The major plant species of this area include tree species such as Tectona grandis, Diospyros melanoxylon, Madhuca indica, Buchnania latifolia, Anogeissus latifolia, Anogeissus pendula, Lannea coromandelica, Bosswelia serrata etc.

The Fauna : Tiger, roams freely in this secure, though a bit small habitat alongwith his fellow beings – leopard, wild dog, wolf, hyaena and caracal and smaller cats. Sloth bear are mostly found in the rock escarpments and undisturbed vales. The wooded areas are occupied by sambar the largest of Indian deers, chital and chowsingha. One can easily see nilgai and chinkara in most open areas in the grasslands, specially on the periphery.

The Avifauna : The avifauna comprises more than 200 species, including a large number of migratory birds. One can find white necked stork, barheaded goose, honey Buuzzard, King vulture, Blossom headed Parakeet, Paradise flycatcher, Slaty headed Scimitar babbler to name a few.

The Reptiles : Varieties of snakes, including the python and other reptiles are found here.

Reaching Panna -
Air : The nearest airport is at Khajuraho at a distance of around 57 km from the Panna National Park.
Rail : Satna, at a distance of around 90 km, is the nearest railway station.
Road : 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.