KANHA NATIONAL PARK – UNWRAP THE MAGIC OF THE JUNGLE BOOK IN REAL
Kanha National Park is the royal stronghold of Bengal Tiger, the undisputed king of the jungle which dominates Kanha wildlife. No wonders how the grandiose wildlife reserve inspired Rudyard Kipling and served as the backdrop of the Jungle Book. As you explore Kanha Wildlife Park, you will cherish the opportunity to come across the real Shere Khan roaming fearlessly in the natural habitat. Go back to the golden childhood days and be a part of the invigorating tale of Kanha National Park.
KANHA – USEFUL VISITOR INFORMATION
SOME INTERESTING FACTS
- Kanha National Park is the largest National Park of Central India.
- It is believed to have staged the legend of Shravan Kumar from Ramayana and has evidences like Shravan Tal, Shravan Chita and Dasharatha Machan.
- Munna, the international famed tiger from Kanha Wildlife Park, is known for carrying the symbol ‘CAT’.
- Swamp deer (barasingha) is another proud member of Kanha wildlife.
THE TIMELINE
- The area was marked a reserve forest in 1879.
- It became a Wildlife Sanctuary in 1933.
- The status Kanha National Park was designated in 1955.
- In 1973, it became one of the Tiger Reserves under newly commissioned Project Tiger.
