pugmarks.jpg

Tiger Safari Camp - Kanha

Home
Profile
Customised Tours
Forth Coming Trips
Corporate Programs
Kenya Trip Details
Special Instructions & Rules and Regulations
Some Salient Features of our Trips / Camps / Safaris / Tours
Payment Options
Rajasthan RanthambhoreTrip
Things to Take Rajasthan Trip
Tentative Itinerary - Rajasthan Trip
Ranthambhore
Ranthambhore trip cost & facilities
Gir Trip Details
Tentative Itinerary Gir Trip
Lions of Sasan Gir
Gir - The Lion's Home
Interesting Places Near Gir
Items to Take / not take on the Gir Trip
Corbett Trip Details
Kanha Trip Details
Tiger Safari Camp Kanha
Bandhavgarh Trip Details
Everything you need to know about the Kanha Trip is on this page.
Kanha National Park
 
Kanha is in Madhya Pradesh (five hours drive from Jabalpur and six hours from Nagpur) has some times been called the N'Gorongoro of India. The simile is apt, albeit Kanha is far greener and its cordon of hills far more densely wooded. Unlike Tanzania's N'Gorongoro, the Kanha Valley is not a volcanic crater, though the enclosing hills are a consequence of geologically ancient volcanic activity. Herds of the Kanha miscellany, the axis deer (Chital), the Swamp deer (Barasingha), the Blackbuck (Hiran), the wild pig and occasionally the Gaur, throng the central park land of the valley, providing the basis for the comparison with N'Gorongoro. With its confiding herds and relatively tolerant predators, Kanha offers an almost unrivaled scope to a keen tourist of Indian wildlife. The forests of the Banjar Valley and the Halon valley, respectively forming Kanha's Western and Eastern halves, had, even at the turn of the Century, been long famous for their deer and tiger.
 

Situated in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, the picturesque Kanha National Park was the inspiration behind Rudyard Kipling's unforgettable classic Jungle Book. The romance of the Kanha National Park has not reduced over time-it is still as beautiful. 

If one were to point to the middle of India, chances are he will pick out the forests of the Banjar and the Halon valley, the two forming the western and eastern halves of the Kanha Tiger Reserve, which have long been famous for their wide diversity of wildlife. 

The park was created in 1955 by a special law and, since then, it has dedicated itself in preserving a variety of animal species. Many endangered species have indeed been saved here. Today Kanha is among the few most scenic and beautiful wildlife reserves in Asia. This 'Tiger Country' is the ideal home for both predator and prey.

By far the most striking features of this region are the open grassy meadows, where sighting blackbuck, swamp deer, sambhar and chital is common. And, if one can transcend into time, a barefooted Mowgli would perhaps come padding along the dusty trail, for this is the land of Kipling's Jungle Book. 

How many of you have seen a tiger before? Most of the answers will be ambiguous because everyone wants to see a tiger. Then where can one spot TIGER? Well, even if there are circuses and zoo's all over India, there's some kind of a thrill you experiences when all of a sudden you came across a TIGER roaming freely in the wilderness of its natural habitat: the fields and forests of India. There are numerous Tiger reserves in India, that are preserving this ferocious beast, but nowhere can you see them as often, and as regularly as in Kanha National Park.

Located in the Mandla district of Madhya Pradesh, Kanha national park cum Tiger reserve extends over an area of over 1,940-sq-kms. The major feature of this region's interesting topography is the horseshoe shape valley and the whole park area is surrounded by the spurs of the Mekal. The Surpan River meanders through Kanha's central Maidans, grasslands that cover the extensive plateau. Steep rocky escrapments along the edges offer breathtaking views of the valley.

Major Wildlife Attractions Of Kanha

The main wildlife attractions in the park are tiger, bison, gaur, sambhar, chital, more pictures.... barasingha, barking deer, black deer, black buck, chousingha, nilgai, mouse deer, sloth bear, jackal fox, porcupine, hyena, jungle cat, python, pea fowl, hare, monkey, mongoose, tiger, and leopard.

The birds species in the park include storks, teals, pintails, pond herons, egrets, peacock, pea fowl, jungle fowl, spur fowl, partridges, quails, ring doves, spotted parakeets, green pigeons, rock pigeons, cuckoos, papihas, rollers, bee-eater, hoopoes, drongos, warblers, kingfishers, woodpeckers, finches, orioles, owls, and fly catchers. 

However, if one animal species were to represent Kanha, it would probably be the barasingha, or the swamp deer. The barasinghas at Kanha are unique, being the hard ground variety, which populate the large open tracts of grass amidst the forests of teak and bamboo. Twenty years ago, the barasingha was faced with extinction but some desperate measures including the fencing-off of some animals helped save them and again the air in Kanha bugle with their rutting calls. 

The open meadows during the cold winter months are usually teeming with barasinghas and there is plenty of tiger activity around the fringes. A female with two small cubs would circle around at least two or three times during the day and the swamp deer would go berserk, their husky alarm calls ringing through the jungle. Far from being the cunning, smart aleck, portrayed in Disney's adaptation of the Jungle Book, the real "Sher Khan" is true blue-blooded royalty. 

There is a museum at Kanha depicting attributes and activities of the park and tribal culture. It is closed every Wednesday. 

BEST TIME TO VISIT 

The climate of this region is tropical. Summers are hot and humid with a maximum and minimum temperature of 40.6°C and 23.9°C. Winters are pleasant with an average maximum and minimum temperature of 23.9°C and 11.1°C, respectively. The annual average rainfall is 152 cm. The park is closed from July to mid-October during monsoon. 

vanvilasfinal.jpg

Click this text to see Van Vilas Video

Celebrations Van Vilas is a Luxury Resort located at Khatia Side of Kanha (M.P., India). The Resort is managed by owners of Hotel Celebrations of Raipur. 
 
The Resort is spread over 5 acres and borders Banjar River.
 
It has 25 AC rooms with Fresco Bathing Facilities and a small private Garden.
 

OUTDOOR FACILITIES

  • A large and beautifully designed swimming pool.

  • An adjacent Children’s play pool, containing only 1 foot of water.

  • The main pool has a deck area within the pool for relaxation in the sun.

  • Diving in the pool is strictly prohibited, and the pool closes at 7pm .

  • Indoor & outdoor children’s play areas with Air Hockey.

  • Basket Ball/Volley Ball court, situation at a distance from the resort.

  • A well equipped Gymnasium and Jaquzzi etc.

  • Two private massage rooms.

  • Meditation and Yoga room.

  • An open-air Yoga & meditation center.

  • Fully qualified ayurvedic/homeopathic doctors for consultancy & remedies.

  • Bicycle hire for short rides within and outside the resort.

ACCOMMODATION

  • 25 AC rooms, with al fresco bathing facilities and a small private garden.

  • All the cottages have small seating areas in a private garden.

SPECIALISED FACILITIES & ACTIVITIES

  • The Resort has a franchise from the world-famous Kairali Ayurveda center of Kerala.

  • A Garden Spa for traditional Kerala massage and herbal remedies.

  • The Garden Spa is divided into two zones for ladies and gentlemen.

  • A Helipad for perfect landings of private helicopters.

  • Naturalist accompanied Jungle Safaris in Kanha’s core areas.

  • Wildlife Slide and film shows

  • Tiger viewing from elephant back (subject to successful tracking by Mahavats(mahouts)

GUEST ROOM FACILITIES

  • The décor of the rooms & suites maintain an aesthetic tradition, while offering modern conveniences. 

  • Individually controlled air-conditioning.

  • Hot & cold running water supplies.

  • Laundry services

  • Room and bathroom electrical plugs supporting 240 Volts.

IN-HOUSE FACILITIES

  • Packed park breakfasts are served during morning safaris in the core of Kanha. 

  • A buffet lunch is served between 12:30 to 1:30pm at the Kipling restaurant.

  • Buffet dinners are served at both the Kipling & Bamboo Jungle Restaurants from 8:00 to 9:00pm .

  • “By the Banjar” or “Beside the Bird Nest” private dining areas are available for special order meals. 

  • Guests can request Tribal Dance evenings at the open garden restaurant.

  • The cyber café offers Internet; fax machine & telephone facilities etc

  • A wildlife reference and general library. 

  • A small daily needs shop is situated near reception.

  • Safe deposit facilities are available at the front desk.

  • Separate Conference facilities in a traditional setting.

  • Travel desk and vehicle hire facilities.

  • In house Naturalists.

Back to Home

** NOTE: DO NOTE THAT ALL CARE WILL BE TAKEN DURING THE TRIP FOR ALL GUESTS BUT WE WILL NOT HOLD ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY MISHAPS / ACCIDENTS WHICH IF HAPPEN DURING THE DURATION OF THE TRIP.
 
No refund will be possible once payment is done.
 
Pugmarks - The Nature Club
Contact: Dr. Sameer: +91-93244-94247,
Mr. Chintan: +91-93222-17949
Email: pugmarksthenatureclub@gmail.com

  

Some Important Links