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Introduction |
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Panna National Park is located in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is one of the best in the region. The river Ken passes through the park, adding to its scenic beauty. You can view wildlife in jeeps, boats or on foot. It is close to Khajuraho and forms an ideal halt for people going to Bandhavgarh and Kanha national parks.
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Fauna |
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The predominant species that inhabits the park is the deer, of which the most easily sighted are the graceful little Chinkara, the Indian gazelle and the Chital. Other species that have their habitat in the park are Nilgai, Sambar, Chausingha Or Four-Horned Antelope, Blackbuck, Sloth Bear, Leopard and the ubiquitous Common Langur. Tiger, Leopard, Striped Hyaena, Jackal, Jungle Cat, Chital, Sambar, Nilgai, Four-Horned Antelope (Chowsingha), Wild Boar, Chinkara (Mountain Gazelle) Gazella, Crocodile and others. Bird life of lake includes Bareheaded Geese, Duck and Spoonbills and on the shores flocks of Demoiselle Cranes. The National Park is equally rich in avifauna. The artificial lake, Chandpata, is the winter home of migratory Geese, Pochard, Pintail, Teal, Mallard Gadwall, Red Wattled Lapwing, Large Pied Wagtail, Pond Heron, White - Breasted Kingfisher, Cormorant, Painted Stork, White Ibis, Laggar Falcon, Purple Sunbird, Paradise Flycatcher and Golden Oriole.
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Flora |
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This region has mixed deciduous forests. The landscape of this rocky and uneven terrain is covered by scrubby vegetation and grass. The major flora are Tectona grandis, Diospyros melanoxylon, Madhuca indica, Buchanania tanzan, Anogeissus latifolia, Anogeissus pendula,Lannea coromandalica, Boswellia serrata, Acacia catechu, Zizyphus spp, Aegle marmelos, Butea monosperma, Gardenia spp.
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Introduction |
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Panna National Park is located in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is one of the best in the region. The river Ken passes through the park, adding to its scenic beauty. You can view wildlife in jeeps, boats or on foot. It is close to Khajuraho and forms an ideal halt for people going to Bandhavgarh and Kanha national parks.
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How To Reach |
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Air
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The nearest airport is at Khajuraho at a distance of around 57 km connected by Delhi, Mumbai and Varanasi.
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Road
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The nearest bus stand is Panna connected to Khajuraho and many other places in Madhya Pradesh by a good road network. Madla, at a distance of around 24 km southwest of Khajuraho, is a good transport centre. One can get buses and other road transport modes from here to the Panna National Park.
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Rail
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Satna, at a distance of around 90 km, is the nearest railway station. It is a major railway hub and is connected to many places in central and western India.
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