TOURIST INFORMATION

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

HIGHLIGHTS :

• 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.

PARK TIMINGS : Daily as follows:

December to March

ENTRY GATES :

• Madla
• Hinauta

DISTANCES :

HOW TO REACH :

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 :

• 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 :

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.