Why book your Kanha trip with us?
Best Time to Visit Kanha
Core zones are open from 1 October to 30 June. Best overall: February to April.
How to Reach Kanha
Check your gate first: Khatia and Mukki are on opposite sides of the park.
Kanha Tour FAQ
Short answers to the questions we get most.
Where is Kanha National Park?
Kanha is in the Mandla and Balaghat districts of Madhya Pradesh, in central India. It lies in the Maikal hills of the Satpura range.
How many tigers are there in Kanha?
Kanha Tiger Reserve has an estimated 135 to 145 tigers. It is one of the best parks in India to see a tiger in the wild.
What is the best time to visit Kanha?
The core zones are open from 1 October to 30 June. October to February is cool and green. March to June is hot, but it is the best time to see tigers, because animals come to the water holes.
When is Kanha National Park closed?
The core zones are closed from July to September. There is no evening safari on Wednesday. The park is also closed on Holi and Diwali. The buffer zones stay open all year.
What are the Kanha safari timings?
The morning safari runs from sunrise (about 5:30 to 6:45 AM) till about 11:30 AM. The evening safari runs from about 3:00 or 4:00 PM till sunset. The exact time is printed on your permit.
Which gate is best for a Kanha safari?
Khatia gate is best for first-time visitors. It has the most hotels, and you can reach all 4 core zones from it. Mukki gate is calm and good for tigers. Sarhi gate has fewer jeeps.
How do I reach Kanha National Park?
Jabalpur is the nearest big airport and railway station. Khatia gate is about 160 km from Jabalpur, around 4 hours by road. Most of our Kanha packages start and end in Jabalpur.
How many days do I need for Kanha?
Plan at least 2 nights in Kanha. This gives you 3 to 4 safaris, which gives you a good chance to see a tiger.
How can I book a Kanha safari?
Safari permits are sold online on the MP Forest portal, forest.mponline.gov.in. Seats sell out fast, so book early. If you book a package with us, we book the safari for you.
Ready for your Kanha tiger safari?
Tell us your dates. We book the safari, the resort and the cab from Jabalpur for you.