Panna Wildlife Sanctuary

TOURIST INFORMATION

• Highlights
• Park Timings
• Best Time to Visit
• Entry Gates
• Distances
• How to reach Panna Tiger Reserve?
• General Information
• Things to remember

HIGHLIGHTS :

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• Panna Tiger Reserve is just 25 km from Khajuraho-a mere half an hour drive.
• Tiger sighting is always a matter of chance but regular sightings are reported.
• Cheetal, Sambar, Nilgai, Chinkara, Chowsingha, Langoor, Wildboar, Jackal, are frequently sighted.
• Gorges and falls along the course of the Ken river in the Reserve are bewholding.
• Dynamic dry deciduous forest undergoes dramatic change from lush green in monsoon to desolate dry grey in summer.
• Relics of Gondwana period (rule of the tribal people of Central India) are scattered all ove the Reserve.

Besides the wildlife watchers (around 9000 annually), Panna gets visitors (around 35000 annually) who exclusively visit the famous  Pandav Fall.

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PARK TIMINGS : Daily as follows:

December to March

ENTRY GATES :

• Madla
• Hinauta

DISTANCES :

Nearest Airport :  Khajuraho(25 km)

Nearest Main Railway Stations:

• Jhansi (190 km) for those traveling from Mumbai, Delhi and Chennai.
• Satna (70 km) for those traveling from Delhi, Kolkata and Varanasi
• Katni (130 km) for those traveling from Mumbai, Chennai and Nagpur.

Other Transport :

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• Reserve does not have any transport facility for the visitors.
• Four wheel drive petrol vehicle is best for wildlife watching and going around the Reserve. Rough terrain, un-metalled roads, steep inclines are difficult for other vehicles.
• Private vehicles can be hired at Khajuraho/Panna.
• Diesel jeep/station wagon/mini-bus up to 5 year old is allowed.

GENERAL INFORMATION :

Area	:	542.67 sq. km
Core	:	542.67 sq. km
Buffer	:	Nil
Longitude	:	79°45' E to 80°09' E
Latitude	:	24°27' N to 24°46' N
Altitude	:	212 m to 538 m above M.S.L
Rainfall	:	1100 mm average
Temperature	:	Min 5°C -Max 45°C
Seasons
Summer	:	March- mid June
Monsoon	:	mid June-mid September
Winter	:	mid-November - February

THINGS TO REMEMBER :

• Early mornings and late afternoons are best suited for visiting the forests and sighting of animals.
• Small groups are ideal. While going inside the forest, taking a guide is compulsory.
• Carry drinking water
• Do not disturb or tease animals. Respect animals and their habitats.
• Drive slowly (20 km/hr) and do not blow horn. In the forest , animals have the right of way.
• Refrain from smoking or lighting of fire.
• Do not carry any firearms.
• Radio and tape recorders are better left behind. Enjoy the music of the forest.
• Use the designated dustbins for throwing waste Carrying plastics and other non-degradable material is prohibited.
• Do not get out of vehicle at places other than the designated area.
• Visitors are advised to avoid using perfumes and scented oils as these might attract honey bees.
• Please consult your guide for what to see when and where.
• Park Management has the right to close the Reserve any time for management objectives.
• Offences in the Park are dealt in accordance with Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972.